Fatima Sana Shaikh shared that she had seizures during Dangal, relying on Aamir Khan, Sanya Malhotra, and her trainers for support. She said the medication made her feel “under the influence" and depressive, forcing her to hide episodes for four years. “Whenever I felt a seizure coming, I would go to the bathroom and lock myself in,” she revealed.

Actress Fatima Sana Shaikh, who gained fame for playing Geeta Phogat in Dangal alongside Aamir Khan and Sanya Malhotra, opened up about experiencing a seizure on the film’s set, recalling how Aamir, Sanya, and the team supported her during the incident.

Fatima Sana Shaikh Opens Up About Seizures During Dangal Shoot

Sharing her memories from the Dangal set, Fatima said on Soha Ali Khan's podcast, "It came, and I was like 'Nahi, nahi, kuchh nahi, ho jaayega'. And then badhta gaya, badhta gaya. Jo bhi mer aas paas tha maine bola mujher seizure aane waala hai. Kisi ko pata hi nahi kya hai. Mujhe bhi nahi pata kya hai. And luckily Aamir (Khan) tha aur Sanya (Malhotra) thi, Kripa Shankar Bishnoi jo humein train kar rahe the, woh the... and fatafat Google kiya, unko answers mile, unn logo ne side pe rakha, jo bhi hua. And then eventually I think as a production house, they took it upon themselves to figure out what this is because a lot was riding on me, the whole film."

Fatima revealed that after being taken to a doctor, she underwent MRIs and an EEG, and was then referred to a neurologist in Mumbai, who put her on medication. She said the dosage was too strong, making her feel as if she were under the influence.