Fatima was diagnosed with epilepsy during 'Dangal' shoot

She also expressed gratitude for the understanding shown by Indian paparazzi

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Fatima Sana Shaikh, who rose to fame in Bollywood by playing a key role in Aamir Khan's "Dangal", recently shared her experience of being diagnosed with epilepsy during the biographical sports drama's shoot. She also opened up about her initial fears of having a seizure in public and how she managed her condition while in the limelight.

Fatima revealed that she often avoided events to prevent a public episode, but over time, she learned to cope with the disease, overcome the stigma surrounding it, and now speaks openly about her journey.