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Fatima Sana Shaikh Pays Tribute to Zaira Wasim at Kashmir Film Festival
✍️ ETV Bharat
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 04:38 AM
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Bollywood actress Fatima Sana Shaikh remembered her Dangal co‑star Zaira Wasim during a ceremony at the Kashmir Film Festival, expressing how long it has been since they last met.
Srinagar – At the opening night of the Kashmir Film Festival, Bollywood actor Fatima Sana Shaikh took a moment to honor former child star Zaira Wasim, her co‑actor in the 2016 hit "Dangal." Shaikh said it had been a long time since they last saw each other and recalled the camaraderie they shared on set, noting Wasim's graceful exit from films at a young age.
The tribute was part of a broader program celebrating regional cinema, with Shaikh speaking from the festival's main stage in front of an audience of filmmakers, journalists and local dignitaries. She highlighted Wasim's contribution to Indian cinema and expressed hope that the young actress would return to the screen someday.
Organisers of the festival, which aims to showcase talent from the Kashmir valley and beyond, welcomed Shaikh's remarks as a reminder of the industry's evolving landscape. The event continues with screenings of new regional films and panel discussions on the future of Indian cinema.
No official response from Zaira Wasim was recorded at the time of reporting. The festival will run for the next three days, featuring a mix of premieres, retrospectives and cultural performances.
The tribute was part of a broader program celebrating regional cinema, with Shaikh speaking from the festival's main stage in front of an audience of filmmakers, journalists and local dignitaries. She highlighted Wasim's contribution to Indian cinema and expressed hope that the young actress would return to the screen someday.
Organisers of the festival, which aims to showcase talent from the Kashmir valley and beyond, welcomed Shaikh's remarks as a reminder of the industry's evolving landscape. The event continues with screenings of new regional films and panel discussions on the future of Indian cinema.
No official response from Zaira Wasim was recorded at the time of reporting. The festival will run for the next three days, featuring a mix of premieres, retrospectives and cultural performances.