In this warm and wide-ranging episode of On Set Off Script, Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh open about everything from love to career leaps to the quiet moments that shape who they are. They look back at their early days in the industry, share stories from sets and table reads, and talk about how real validation sometimes comes from the smallest gestures.

You’ll hear them unpack the pressure of transitions, the joy of finding chemistry on screen, the confidence that comes from supportive co-actors, and the constant learning that happens behind the camera. There’s humour, honesty, and a refreshing look at what it really takes to break patterns, reinvent yourself, and still have fun along the way.

00:00 Highlights of the Episode

01:15 Reactions to the Title and Social Media Buzz

05:15 On Screen Chemistry and Table Reads

10:37 Industry Insights and Personal Experiences

12:07 Small Gestures, Big Validation

16:15 Working with Co-actors and Building Confidence

28:04 Moving from Supporting Roles to Leads

31:33 The Actor’s Journey: Staying Active and Learning on Set

32:50 Breaking Typecasts and Trying New Roles

35:47 Fatema as a Wedding Photographer 

38:03 Complete The Dialogue

43:16 On Cam vs Off Script

46:48 Secret Compliments and Career Comparisons

50:26 Closing Thoughts