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Fatima Sana Shaikh opened up about a challenging scene in 'Ludo' where she kept forgetting her lines. Rajkummar Rao and director Anurag Basu reassured her instead of getting frustrated. She now applies the same patience when others struggle on set. The actress is gearing up for her next film, 'Metro... In Dino'.

Key Points: Fatima Sana Shaikh Recalls Rajkummar Rao's Patience During Ludo Scene

  • Fatima struggled with cues in a pivotal 'Ludo' scene
  • Rajkummar Rao and Anurag Basu calmed her nerves
  • She learned patience from their support
  • Reflects on handling co-stars' mistakes with empathy
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Fatima Sana Shaikh shares what Rajkummar Rao did when she kept forgetting her lines in 'Ludo'

Fatima Sana Shaikh reveals how Rajkummar Rao and Anurag Basu supported her when she struggled with lines in 'Ludo'.

"Dada and Raj could have gotten irritated. They said, ‘Fatty, it’s okay’ – Fatima Sana Shaikh"

Mumbai, June 26

Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh has shared an anecdote from the filming of ‘Ludo’. She spoke about a scene where she had to give cues to her co-actor Rajkummar Rao so that he could start off with his monologue but she kept forgetting her lines.

Fatima spoke with IANS ahead of the release of her upcoming film ‘Metro... In Dino’. When she was asked about her process of detachment as an actor, she told IANS, “You have only limited control on a film as an actor. You can only contribute this much as an actor. After that, the director will decide whether to use an outtake or not. We don't have a say in all that”.

She then recollected the scene in question where her co-actor Rajkummar Rao exhibited tremendous patience. Even director Anurag Basu comforted her so that she doesn’t get nervous.

She said, “That scene was Raj's and my monologue. I was so bad. I felt so bad for him. I had 3-4 lines. Only then his monologue could move forward. I just had to give him cues. I couldn't do that. It was so sad because after that I started getting nervous. I started forgetting even more. Dada and Raj could have gotten irritated. They said, ‘Fatty, it's okay’”.

“That's when you realise how much other people support you. Now, whenever someone fumbles in front of me, I don't get angry. I handle it. Only the person who is going through it knows”, she added.

Meanwhile, ‘Metro... In Dino’ marks Fatima’s second collaboration with Anurag. Presented by Gulshan Kumar & T-Series presents, in association with Anurag Basu Productions Pvt. Ltd., ‘Metro In Dino’ is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Anurag Basu, and Taani Basu.

The film is set to arrive in cinemas on July 4, 2025.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Rajkummar Rao is such a gem of an actor! His patience and professionalism is what makes him stand out. Fatima's honesty about her struggle is refreshing too. Can't wait to see their chemistry in Metro In Dino! ❤️
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Amit S.
This shows how important a supportive environment is on sets. Many actors would have lost their cool, but Rajkummar and Anurag Basu handled it with grace. More power to such teams!
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Rahul M.
Honestly, Ludo was such an underrated film! Every actor brought their A-game. Fatima's performance was great despite these struggles. Shows how talented she is to overcome nervousness and deliver.
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Neha T.
It's nice to see actors being human and admitting their struggles. We always see the final perfect product, but forget how many takes it might have taken. More such honesty please! 🙌
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Sanjay P.
While I appreciate the honesty, I do wonder if actors should come more prepared for their scenes. It's professional work after all. But kudos to the team for handling it well.
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Meera D.
This makes me respect Anurag Basu even more! Directors who create a safe space for actors bring out the best performances. Excited for their new collaboration - Basu's metro series is always special.

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