US TALK

What does success mean to you?

Success, for me, is the contentment of heart and soul that one attains after successfully achieving his targets.

Something you learned early in your career which helped you become a better actor?

I learnt that passion is the main key to success and money becomes a secondary thing.

What is the most challenging thing about this career?

Making viewers feel and believe what you are portraying is real.

Did you get any formal education for this career? If not, then how did you learn the craft of acting?

Acting is a talent that comes naturally. Institutions may contribute to hone one’s endowed skills on technical lines.

Who are some of your role model actors/actresses, and what do you like about their work?

Shahrukh Khan! I love the way he delivers his dialogues in Pushto accent as its similar to how we speak in my area.

From all your projects so far, which project was the most meaningful to you, and why?

My first shoot, as I was a novice at that time, and photographer Khawar Riaz was right in front of me!

Do you believe good looks and connections are the only things that make a star?

I believe that good looks do matter and connections help you make a quick entry into the game, but in the absence of both, it is your talent that nobody can ignore and defy.

How has social media changed things for you?

Social media has dramatically changed things for actors. Those who aren’t on social media are missing out on huge opportunities. From cultivating a good fan base to making connections with your peers and industry figures, social media can take one’s career to the next level.

How do you deal with self-doubt?

I don’t plunge into self-doubts and I don’t really relate to it.

Three pieces of advice for aspiring actors.

Believe in yourself; have faith, and stay calm.

My Teenage Years

Date of birth

April 13

The best thing about being a teenager was

No tensions

The worst thing about being a teenager was

Getting orders from everyone

My favourite actor

Aishwarya Rai

My favourite singer

Sajjad Ali

My favourite superhero

Batman

My closet was full of

Sports goods

My favourite subject was

Statistics

My least favourite subject was

English

My friends were

My asset

What used to hurt me the most

Nepotism

I wish I had know then

The real worth of struggle

Relations with family

Beautiful

I couldn’t stand

Negative people

My favourite food

Dumpukht

My favourite hangout

Any place where I can have pizza with my buddies

My favourite sport was

Football

Five things you couldn’t live without;

Gym, cellphone, Netflix, acting and night walk

Photography by Khawar Riaz-