After 23 years in the industry, Sanjeeda Shaikh speaks on prioritising quality over quantity. The actor shares her philosophy of not being in a race and enjoying her work pace, while landing diverse roles in projects like ‘Heeramandi’ and ‘Toxic’.
Sanjeeda Shaikh has been a part of the Indian entertainment industry for over 23 years. During this long professional journey, she has explored various projects across different mediums. Viewers have witnessed her versatility as an actor in films, TV shows, OTT projects, and whatnot. However, when it comes to choosing projects, Sanjeeda takes her own sweet time, as she believes in prioritising quality over quantity.
Sanjeeda Shaikh on Her Career Philosophy
Speaking with ANI, Sanjeeda emphasised that she likes to focus on her own path rather than comparing her achievements with others. “I don’t want to be in a race thinking ‘ki arey mujhe agar saamne wala 5 project kar raha hai toh mujhe 6 karne hain.’I just want to be with myself, with my own thought process, with my own mindset and I want to enjoy the pace with which I’m working,” she shared.
“I just feel ke mujhe na kuch rush up nahi karna hai. I want to enjoy what I’m doing. I want to enjoy ki meri kismat mein ye tha aur maine kiya aur mujhe woh enjoy karke karna hai,” Sanjeeda added. And she feels happy that she is getting opportunities to be a part of diverse projects rather than being stuck in one particular zone.
A Remarkable Career Rise
If we look at Sanjeeda Shaikh’s career trajectory over the last five to six years, it is evident that she has witnessed a remarkable rise. She has been part of several high-profile projects, playing pivotal roles in major banner productions, including Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’, Hrithik Roshan-starrer ‘Fighter’, Netflix courtroom drama ‘Ikka’ alongside Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna, and Indra Kumar’s comedy entertainer ‘Dhamaal 4’. Adding another prestigious project to her filmography, Sanjeeda will soon be seen in Yash’s much-awaited film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’.
On Growth and Versatility
“I obviously feel that there’s a certain growth in me as an actor. And, of course, there will be further improvement in terms of my performances. I’ll play better characters and stronger roles. But I also feel that it’s so beautiful that the makers are seeing that in me. And the makers are approaching me for diverse characters. I’m so happy that I’m not categorised in any kind of particular zone ki ye ladki sirf yahi kar sakti hai. My aim as an actor is to keep doing something different and take up roles that push me out of my comfort zone. I believe that would be the most challenging and exciting journey for me as an artist,” she expressed.
A Journey of Evolution
The 18-year-old Sanjeeda, who first caught the audience’s attention with her cameo appearance in Amitabh Bachchan-starrer ‘Baghban’, has come a long way over the years. From that young girl on screen to a strong, versatile, and powerful performer, she has evolved not only as an actor but also as a person. (ANI)
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