What does success mean to you?

Success means to have inner peace.

What is the most challenging thing about this career?

Competition. There is a lot of competition in the modelling career.

Who is your role model?

David James Gandy! I like the way he styles and poses for shoots.

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

My first shoot was for a clothing brand. It was the most meaningful one to me because there I met Munsif Ali who is like a brother to me.

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

Good looks and connections help you become a star, but to sustain and ensure a long inning, you need to have talent.

How has social media changed things for you?

Social media is a new revolution and to survive in show business, you cannot ignore it.

How do you deal with self-doubt?

I don’t doubt myself because I believe in skills, prowess and the hard work that I invest into my work.

Three pieces of advice for aspiring actors.

Stay fit, be confident and respect your seniors.

My Teenage Years

The best thing about being a teenager was

No responsibilities; no tension

The worst thing about being a teenager was

Waking up early for school

My favourite actor

Fawad Khan

My favourite band

Strings

My favourite superhero

Superman

My closet was full of

Sports wear

My favourite subject was

Pakistan Studies

I wish I had known then

How to become a good football player

Relations with family

Very good

I couldn’t stand

Liars and fraudsters

My least favourite

subject was Maths

My friends were

Too naughty and not that loyal to me

My favourite food

Barbecue

My favourite sport was

Football

Things you couldn’t live without

Family, cycling, football and my football gloves

Coordination by

Ehsan Iqbal