Pretty and petite, Reesham is a multi-talented girl. She appeared in a commercial as a child star when she was only eight....
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Pretty and petite, Reesham is a multi-talented girl. She appeared in a commercial as a child star when she was only eight. “A teacher of mine saw that I was quite confident and pretty vocal about my views so she introduced me to an advertising agency named Publicis that was owned by her husband. I have done commercials here and there including Djuice, Sunsip, Bake Parlour, Peek Freans, Maggie etc,” says Reesham who started her career as RJ in 2000 when she was only 10 years old. She also did few live shows for PTV and other private channels as a teenager. Throughout her academic life, she was actively involved in theatre and stage plays. Her theatre play ‘Toba Tek Singh’ won her best actress at All Pakistan theatre festival, 2005. She did two years in theatre, film and television from BNU (Beacon House National University).
Born and raised in Lahore, Resham moved to Karachi after she got married in 2012. She also did a one year diploma course from Indus Valley in theatre, film and television in 2013. According to Reesham, “I have been blessed in the sense that I have a very supportive family. My father used to take time off from business and accompany me at my shoots. Then my husband has been my strength.” Let’s see what are the likes and dislikes of this very adorable girl...
How many dramas/serials/ have you done so far?
So far I have done four dramas/serials: ‘Khoat’, ‘Muntazir’, ‘Ghareeb Zaadi’ and ‘Dil-e-Nadan’.
What is your most memorable ad or drama serial to-date?
I really enjoyed being a part of ‘Peek Freans Peanut Pik’ ad! It was a wonderful experience. In dramas, I loved playing Zoobia in ‘Muntazir’!
Is modelling your passion or just a time pass?
Acting is my passion whereas modelling I would say, is a good time pass.
Your favourite international labels:
Zara, Tory Burch, Kate Spade
Your favourite designer:
Ali Xeeshan - absolutely love how he plays with colours!
Your favourite photographer:
‘White Balance’ and ‘The Videographers’
What do you usually wear in your daily life?
You’ll casually spot me in my pair of beige trousers and a comfortable cotton top!
What is one cosmetic you cannot do without?
Lip gloss!
When stepping out, do you wear makeup all the time?
No!!! Especially not in this heat.
Your idea of romance:
I’m pretty old school when it comes to romance - movie night followed by a candle light dinner by the beach and a small thoughtful present in the end.
One thing you like best about yourself:
I like the fact that I enjoy making people happy.
Which designer’s clothes you would always love to wear?
As I mentioned, Ali Xeeshan it is!
You like guys who are....
Well dressed and witty
Your favourite co-star:
Hina Bayat. She’s more of a friend and a mentor.
Your most irritating habit:
Sometimes, I become a little too bossy.
You don’t like people who are...
Dual faced
You always feel happy in the company of...
Positive, genuine people
You are afraid of...
Losing a dear one
Happiness is...
Being surrounded by my family in happy times
Your most valuable possession...
Intelligence
What’s your favourite restaurant?
The East End
Your all time favourite movie?
DDLJ.
Are you shopaholic?
My husband is!
What bores you the most?
Staying idle.
When feeling low you prefer:
Going out, listening to uplifting music, loading up on sugar.
You are crazy about...
Mere loug - my friends and family.
Among your friends you are known as...
‘Sparkle chotu’.
Are you a social person or a loner?
Super social.
How do you like to spend your Sundays?
Waking up late, unwinding with my family
What’s your favourite breakfast food?
‘Halwa poori’ & ‘phajjay kay paayay’.
Your beauty regimen:
Have a lot of water and use rose water spray on your face 3-4 times a day.
Your favourite exercise...
Exercise. What’s that?
Pizza or Nihaari?
Nihaari jee, nihaari!
Things you can’t live without would be....
If we talk about ‘things’ I’ll say my cell phone, its charger and my sanitizer.
What’s your favourite holiday destination?
London, anytime ALL the time!
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Well, I see myself in a place where I’ll be happy, content and successful InshAllah
Coffee shops or dhabaas?
Coffee shops
Song that always gets you on the dance floor?
‘Fire Burning’ by Sean Kingston and ‘Desi girl’ from ‘Dostana’!
What’s the last thing you bought?
Makeup!
What books are on your bedside table?
Poetry by Mirza Ghalib
The last film that made you cry?
‘Secret Superstar’!
First thing you do when you wake up in the morning?
Thank Allah for all the blessings and ask Him to keep all loved ones protected from all evil!
You get super uncomfortable when...
I’m around people who show off.
The best gift you have ever received?
Some paintings of Sadequain that my father-in-law gave to us as our house warming presents.
The best thing that’s been said about you
Not an ordinary young girl but a woman with values, beauty and brains.
What would be your advice to someone who is thinking of training to be a model/actor?
Practice - a lot! Educate yourself and keep learning with consistency.
