Fatima Sana Shaikh says actors take unwanted roles for money, not from wealthy families

Bollywood actress Fatima Sana Shaikh opened up about the financial pressures that shape career choices in the film industry. Speaking to Hindustan Times, she said that many actors, including herself, sometimes agree to roles they are not passionate about simply to earn a living. "Hum ameer ghar se nahi hain," she added, underscoring that most performers come from modest backgrounds. Shaikh highlighted that the need to sustain a livelihood often outweighs artistic preferences, leading actors to accept work they might otherwise decline. The interview reflects a broader conversation about the economic realities faced by talent in Indian cinema.