India, Sept. 9 -- For Lifestyle Asia India's September cover story, Fatima Sana Shaikh opens up in an exclusive interview about growing up in films, gaining confidence, and Gen Z 's voice.

There's a glint in Fatima Sana Shaikh's eyes. I see it when she smiles onto our cover shoot set, greeting everyone as she goes. I see it when she peers curiously into the camera mid pose, as if asking the lens a question that only the both of them understand. I take my time placing it as I watch her shift through poses, and looks, in a tango with the shutter. Then, it strikes. It's the kind of glimmer a dolphin has while diving towards the setting sun, watching the boat of onlookers from afar. It's the glint of curiosity.

" I have been a curious perso...