If the script is bankable the film will do well: Fatima Sana Shaikh

In a span of two years Fatima Sana Shaikh has tasted both success and failure with her films "Dangal" and "Thugs of Hindostan" respectively. The actors says the fate of her movies on the ticket window has taught her that audience will always connect with a good script.

Fatima, who started her Bollywood career as a child actor in "Chachi 420", said she does not understand the "business of filmmaking" but recognises the importance of good content.

"I do not follow the business of filmmaking. I do not understand bankability. We are lucky as today there is so much new content available, also producers are backing new talent. It creates a lot of opportunities.

"The focus is on content and if the script is bankable then it does well. People have realised that a good script does win hearts," Fatima told PTI.

The actor received critical acclaim for her portrayal of wrestler Geeta Phogat in Aamir Khan-fronted "Dangal". Her second film "Thugs of Hindostan", however, did not work at the box office.

Fatima said dealing with the failure was really hard for her.

"There were huge expectations from the film. It is very unfortunate and sad. My first film was Dangal' and that got so much love and Thugs' did not, I did feel bad. This was something new to me.

"I am someone who goes through reviews before watching a film. When I saw the reviews and they were brutally honest and I do understand that. I was like just be little nice."
"We make films for audience and what they feel about the film they should be honest and they have the freedom to say that. As actors we should have the dignity to accept it and not question them."
"It has taken a long time for me to reach here and every moment matters to me. Every setback is a learning experience and I just want to move ahead. No matter what happens. Even if I give ten flop films I will still continue work."