“After so many years of rejection, I felt acting would have to become a...” — Fatima Sana Shaikh Quote

“After so many years of rejection, I felt acting would have to become a hobby rather than a full-time profession.”

“I faced many ups and downs, like any other actor: not getting through auditions or even worse - getting shortlisted and not being selected. Most actors go through the process.”

“I tried my hand at photography and worked with a studio for six months.”

“I worked as a housecleaner through college, but I never considered going through the motions of doing it full-time.”

“I am a full-time political worker.”

“When I first thought about leaving the traditional route of a 9-to-5 career to pursue full-time YouTube, it was terrifying - not many people were doing it. The thought was I have to have money saved up, because this very likely might fail. From the start, I had to give it my all for it to work.”