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Fatima Sana Shaikh Conquers Fear with Cliff Jumping: "Just Take the Leap"

Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh recently tried cliff jumping for the first time, documenting the experience on Instagram. She described standing on the ledge for 20 minutes, grappling with fear before finally taking the plunge. Shaikh reflected on the intense, stretched-out moment in the air where fear transformed into a rush of adrenaline. After overcoming the initial hurdle, she jumped four more times, realizing the fear was purely a mental construct.

Key Points: Fatima Sana Shaikh on Cliff Jumping Fear & Adrenaline

  • First-time cliff jumping experience
  • 20-minute mental battle before leap
  • Fear transforming into adrenaline
  • Jumped four times after initial fear
  • Lesson on overcoming mental barriers
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Fatima Sana Shaikh shares her enlightening experience with cliff jumping: 'Just take the leap'

Fatima Sana Shaikh shares her first cliff jumping experience, describing the shift from fear to adrenaline and the mental stories we create.

"It was never the jump that was scary. It was the stories i built in my head before the leap. - Fatima Sana Shaikh"

Mumbai, Jan 6

Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh tried her hand at cliff jumping for the first time.

Sharing her experience, the 'Dangal' actress revealed that it took her around 20 minutes to gather the courage to take the leap.

Posting a video of the adrenaline-filled moment on her Instagram handle, Fatima wrote, "It took me 20 minutes standing on that ledge, trying to find the strength to take the leap. And then i went for it..(sic)."

She reflected on how the moment just before jumping feels stretched, with a sinking feeling in your stomach.

"That moment when you're in the air, just before hitting the water.. feels horribly long. That sinking feeling in your stomach is haunting... and confusing. Because in those split seconds, I could feel fear turning into adrenaline. It was fascinating to watch myself go through that shift.", added Fatima.

Once she was over her initial fear, Fatima ended up jumping 4 times, making her realize that the jump itself was never scary; it was the stories she had made up in her head that were holding her back.

"Uske baad toh fear ka switch off ho gaya. And i jumped 4 time after that.

It was never the jump that was scary. It was the stories i built in my head before the leap.. utna sochne ka nahi.. You just have to take the leap.", she concluded.

Fatima also added the "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" by Pink Floyd as the background score.

On the professional front, Fatima recently essayed the role of Minni in Vibhu Puri's romantic entertainer, "Gustaakh Ishq".

Backed by designer Manish Malhotra's Stage5 Productions banner, the project also features Vijay Varma, Naseeruddin Shah, and Sharib Hashmi in significant roles, along with others.

"Gustaakh Ishq" got a theatrical release on 28 November 2025.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Respect for trying something new and sharing the vulnerability. But honestly, as a fan, I'd rather see her focus more on powerful roles like in Dangal. These Instagram reels are fun, but her talent deserves great scripts.
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Sarah B
The Pink Floyd background score is a perfect choice! It really adds to that feeling of a personal, almost spiritual, triumph. Sounds like an incredible experience.
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Rohit P
"Utna sochne ka nahi.. You just have to take the leap." Wah! This is life advice packaged in a reel. More power to her. Also, Gustaakh Ishq was a decent watch, she did well.
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Kavya N
My heart was racing just reading about the sinking feeling in the stomach! 😅 Major props to her. It's inspiring to see our actors step out of the film set bubble and try real adventures.
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Michael C
The psychology of fear turning into adrenaline is fascinating. She described it perfectly. Makes me want to try something that scares me this weekend.

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