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Fatima Shaikh: Naseeruddin Shah's Wisdom Unlocked My Performance
30 Nov
Summary
- Naseeruddin Shah guided Fatima Shaikh through a difficult crying scene.
- Vijay Varma compared Naseeruddin Shah's voice to Morgan Freeman.
- Fatima Shaikh finds video calls charming for modern romance.
Fatima Sana Shaikh and Vijay Varma recently discussed their experiences working on the film 'Gustaakh Ishq' at IFP Season 15. Shaikh spoke warmly of her co-star Naseeruddin Shah, describing him as an "inherent teacher." She recounted a pivotal moment where Shah's gentle intervention, such as guiding her hand to his pulse during a crying scene, helped her overcome performance anxiety and connect authentically with the emotion.
Vijay Varma further lauded Naseeruddin Shah, comparing his profound baritone to that of Morgan Freeman, and humorously calling it 'the voice of the universe.' Varma highlighted Shah's mastery over multiple languages and dialects, emphasizing that simply observing him work is an educational experience. He drew parallels between this experience and working with Amitabh Bachchan.
In other revelations, Shaikh shared her appreciation for modern romantic gestures like video calls, particularly in long-distance relationships. Varma, when reflecting on his character's understanding of love in 'Gustaakh Ishq,' admitted his character's visible failures in love suggest he knows less about it than he does.
