Fatima Sana Shaikh Recalls Seizure on ‘Dangal’ Set; Says Aamir Khan and Team Helped During Medical Emergency
Actor Fatima Sana Shaikh recently opened up about a frightening moment during the shoot of the blockbuster film Dangal, when she experienced seizures on set. The actor revealed that Aamir Khan, Sanya Malhotra, and other members of the team quickly stepped in to help as they tried to understand what was happening.
Fatima, who has previously spoken about living with Epilepsy, shared the experience during a recent conversation with Soha Ali Khan.
Fatima Sana Shaikh on Experiencing Seizures During ‘Dangal’
Recalling the incident, Fatima said she initially did not fully understand what was happening to her. As the situation worsened, she informed the people around her that she might be about to have a seizure.
“It came, and I was like, ‘Nahi, nahi, kuchh nahi, ho jaayega’. But it kept increasing. I told the people around me that I was about to have a seizure. Nobody really knew what it was, even I didn’t understand it properly.”
She added that the team immediately tried to figure out how to respond.
“Luckily Aamir was there, Sanya Malhotra was there, and Kripa Shankar Bishnoi, who was training us, was also present. They quickly searched online and tried to understand what was happening. Eventually, the production house took responsibility and decided to get me properly checked.”
Diagnosis and Treatment
Fatima revealed that the production team later arranged medical consultations for her. She underwent several tests including MRI scans and EEG before meeting a neurologist in Mumbai.
The actor said she was prescribed medication, but the initial treatment had strong side effects.
“The medication felt too strong for me. I felt like I was under the influence. I couldn’t walk straight and everything felt wonky. I was feeling very depressive and angry all the time. I felt very alienated.”
Vijay Varma Recalls Another Incident
Fatima’s Gustaakh Ishq co-star Vijay Varma also spoke about witnessing one of her seizures on set during a conversation with Mashable India.
He recalled feeling helpless during the situation.
“I felt very vulnerable. We cleared a bed, made her lie down, and gave her space.”
Fatima Sana Shaikh’s Upcoming Projects
On the work front, Fatima was last seen in Gustaakh Ishq, directed by Vibhu Puri, which also featured Naseeruddin Shah and Sharib Hashmi in key roles.
She will next appear in the courtroom drama web series Nyaya, alongside Aneet Padda and Arjun Mathur, directed by Nitya Mehra.
Fatima’s candid conversation once again highlighted the challenges she has faced while managing epilepsy, as well as the support she received from her colleagues during one of the most crucial films of her career.
