No, I didn’t. Our seniors have been a source of learning and inspiration for me. Plus, I have learned so much from my life experiences....
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What does success mean to you?
Success is when you are able to inspire other people.
Something you learned early in your career which helped you become a better actor?
I learned that with dedication and hard work you can achieve a lot.
Did you get any formal education for this career? If not, how did you learn the craft of acting?
No, I didn’t. Our seniors have been a source of learning and inspiration for me. Plus, I have learned so much from my life experiences.
And, when it comes to acting, I think understanding the nature of the character fully is the key to great performances.
Do you believe good looks and connections are the only things that make a star?
Connections may get you an easy entry into the industry and help you get few projects, but to sustain and thrive, only talent and passion can work.
How do you deal with self-doubt?
You doubt yourself when you don’t value yourself. I repeatedly remind myself that no matter what the situation is, I can handle it.
Three pieces of advice for aspiring actors
Never underestimate yourself
Be passionate
Don’t be egotistical
Birthday and star
Oct 21, Libra.
The best thing about being a teenager was
No workload; I could go out with my friends and had a carefree lifestyle.
The worst thing about being a teenager was
Feeling confused about everything!
I was always listening to
Nothing special! It all depended on my mood.
My favourite actors
Saba Hammed and Saba Faisal.
My favourite singer
Abrar-ul-Haq.
My favourite superhero
Spiderman.
My favourite movie
Umraoo Jaan was epic.
My friends were
Always there for me.
What used to hurt me the most was…
Fear of losing any loved one.
I wish I had known then
Things I know now, of course.
Relations with family were
Really good!
My favourite subject was
Urdu.
My least favourite subject was
Economics and Accounting.
My favourite food
Seafood and organic chicken.
My favourite hangout
Beach - and riding camels at the beach.
My favourite sport was
I am not into sports, but swimming and cycling were my favourite activities.
5 things you couldn’t live without
My phone, my family, clothes, food and my car.
Photography by Khawar Riaz
