Mumbai: Actor Fatima Sana Shaikh made her directorial debut with the music video of a new song that has been sung and composed by composer-filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj. She said that Bhardwaj gave her full freedom while calling the shots.
Besides directing, Fatima also stars in the video of the song, titled Palkein Kholo which is inspired by a poem of celebrated Urdu poet Bashir Badr.
Talking about the song Fatima stated, "The song is about appreciating people around us during these unprecedented times. I’ve been pestering Vishal sir to make a film with me and when he made me this offer, I jumped at it."
She revealed that Vishal Bhardwaj gave her complete freedom to shoot the way she wanted to. "Vishal sir asked me for my inputs, then, gave me the freedom to shoot the music video the way I wanted," said Fatima.
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The actor shot the video on the road and inside a house, with her brother as her one-man crew. The song also featured her dog Bijli.
"Even Bijli makes an appearance in the song. She's lucky to debut in a Vishal Bharadwaj music video! Even if she steals the limelight, I would be a proud mother," joked Fatima.
