1. Early Start in Bollywood – Fatima began her acting career as a child artist in Chachi 420 (1997), where she played Kamal Haasan’s daughter.

2. Photography Passion – Before gaining fame as an actress, she worked as a photographer and even assisted as a cinematographer for ad films.

3. Struggled for Dangal Role – She went through six rounds of auditions before being selected to play Geeta Phogat in Dangal (2016).

4. Award Recognition – Fatima won the German Star of India Award at the Bollywood and Beyond festival in Stuttgart, Germany, for her role in Tahaan (2008).

5. Diverse Family Background – She comes from a mixed religious background, with a Hindu father and a Muslim mother, but identifies as an atheist.

6. OTT Debut – She is set to make her web series debut with Nyaya, where she plays a cop for the first time.

7. Upcoming Projects – Fatima will star in Teen Kawwe, a comedy web series backed by Siddharth Roy Kapur.

8. Fashion Icon – She is known for her understated yet impactful fashion sense, often making headlines for her stylish appearances.

9. Health Advocacy – Fatima has openly spoken about living with epilepsy, raising awareness about the condition.

10. Metro… In Dino – She plays a key role in Metro… In Dino, a spiritual sequel to Life in a… Metro, set to release in July 2025