Amar Khan is an aspiring actor who went for eccentric characters as soon as she stepped....
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Amar Khan is an aspiring actor who went for eccentric characters as soon as she stepped into the entertainment industry. Daughter of veteran actor Fareeha Jabeen, Amar made her acting debut with a telefilm titled ‘Chashme Num’ alongside Ahsan Khan; which was helmed and written by Amar herself and went on air on World Disability Day in 2017.
A film graduate from Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore, the talented actor ventured into making short films while she was still studying filmmaking. This is not all; Amar Khan also has an excessive amount of theatre to her credit. She even went to India for some plays along with well-known director and writer Sarmad Sehbai and his wife, who were also her teachers at BNU. However, it was by the end of 2016 that Amar professionally started acting.
While in supernatural thriller, ‘Belapur ki Dayan’, which concluded recently, Amar Khan essayed the character of a dayan, in her period drama ‘Ghughi’ (currently on air) she plays the character of an abducted Hindu woman.
According to Amar, while doing theatre she grew in the milieu of some odd characters. “Just like the unconventional roles that I played on stage, I wanted to do something different on screen as well. And to be honest I have been fortunate enough to bag both the roles.”
In a short span of time, Amar Khan has surely proved that she is versatile actor, so this week, You! takes a look at her likes and dislikes. Read on...
You! Do you prefer theatre or TV?
Television, as it has a wider audience reach
You! What do you like most about your job?
The adulation and love that you get as an artist
You! Which project do you think is your claim to fame project?
‘Belapur ki Dayan’
You! A project that you hold really close to your heart:
‘Ghughi’
You! Do you have a hidden talent?
Yes. And that is the ability to dance
You! Is there an art that you haven’t dabbled in?
Sketching
You! Do you prefer being behind the camera or in front of it?
Nothing beats the feeling of being in front of the camera
You! If you weren’t doing what you are doing today you would be...
I have no clue what I would be doing. All I know is that I always wanted to be an actor
You! What advice do you have for young artists coming into the field?
Don’t get too carried away or mesmerised by the glamour but focus more on quality of the creative frame
You! What’s next on your bucket list?
A drama serial
You! A song that describes you best
‘Girls just like to swing’ from the movie ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’
You! Your all-time favourite movies:
‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’; ‘The Bridges of Madison County’; ‘Jab We Met’; ‘Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam’ and ‘There Will Be Blood’ - to name a few
You! Your favourite singer and actor:
Sonu Nigam and Ranbir Kapoor
You! Who’s your biggest inspiration?
My amma
You! The biggest misconception about you...
None
You! Among your friends you are known as...
Talkative and entertaining
You! Something very few people know about you as a person...
I’m an overtly sensitive person and can be easily bored in a room full of people
You! One thing you like best about yourself:
My patience and determination
You! What’s your most valuable possession?
A bracelet given to me by the nani (maternal grandmother)
You! You are afraid of...
Losing my loved ones
You! Your idea of romance:
When it comes to love it has no preset parameters. I believe love is one of the most beautiful and unconditional feelings of your existence.
You! What’s your biggest turn off?
Bad breath
You! What do you usually wear in daily life?
Jeans with a casual and comfy T-shirt; and hair tied in a bun.
You! Your favourite designers
Prada, Mango, Louboutin and Calvin Klein
You! If you were stranded on an island, what are two things you’d want with you?
My cell phone with films in it and a good sun block.
You! One food that you can’t live without
There is nothing in particular but I can’t live without fresh fruits and vegetables.
You! How do you spend your Sundays?
Shopping, watching films and catching up on the delayed assignments
You! Your favourite hangout:
A good friend’s place would do magic
You! How do you unwind?
Listening to good music and exercising.
