'Gulabo Sitabo' fame Farrukh Jaffer wishes Amitabh Bachchan was 'forthcoming & chatty'

Farrukh Jaffer as effervescent Fatima Begum in Gulabo Sitabo won many hearts with impressionable acting performance. Recently during a tête-à-tête conversation with an online portal, Farrukh Jaffer revealed that she has been an admirer of Amitabh Bachchan's work since Silsila (1981) and Kabhi Kabhie (1976). So, when she was signed to play a pivotal role in Shoojit Sircar directorial, she was very excited to share screen with Big B and imagined that she could have long conversations with actor.

However, to Farrukh's disappointment, she never got to have a conversation with Amitabh Bachchan. As Farukh narrated, Amitabh Bachchan used to come on sets, do his scenes and go away. She exclaimed that she was expecting her Gulabo Sitabo co-star Amitabh Bachchan to be more forthcoming and chatty. 

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Farrukh Jaffer's journey to Fatima Begum 

Farrukh Jaffer, a resident of Luckw, started her acting career with Muzzafar Ali's Umrao Jaan (1981), where she played role of Rekha's mor. Farrukh Jaffer, who before her acting debut was a radio presenter, met director Ali (Umrao Jaan) during a get-toger, revealed Gulabo Sitabo actor in interview. Farrukh said that during a garing she was imitating one of her helpers when Ali spotted her and offered her a part in Rekha starrer. 

Farrukh Jaffer, who comes from a conservative family, was initially reluctant, but director persisted, and Gulabo Sitabo actor decided to give it a try. Farrukh Jaffer n featured in movies like Swades (2004), Peepli Live (2009), Sultan (2016), Secret Superstar (2017), among ors. She was last seen in Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra starrer Photograph. 

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Farrukh Jaffer, who has been in industry for more than two decades, never imagined herself as an actor. However, more than fame and money, thing that motivates Farrukh Jaffer to sign more movies is her passion and love for craft. She added that she loves being in front of camera, and she is happy that audience also loves her. 

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What's next for Gulabo Sitabo actor? 

Farrukh Jaffer, after success of Gulabo Sitabo, will be seen in Mehrunisa. forthcoming movie is directed by Australia-based filmmaker Sandeep Kumar and has Farrukh in a lead role. Besides upcomer, Farrukh also has three short films awaiting release and a new movie that is expected to go on floors after COVID-19 lockdown ends.