Currently, after enjoying a break, she wants to make a comeback with something big to surprise her ardent fans....
From a voiceover artist to a sought after model and actor, Vasia Fatima has made her mark in many fields. She made her acting debut in the drama serial Tamasha where she made her presence felt, and then consolidated her position with serials like Do Bol, Saaya, Manjdhar, Chand Ki Pariyan, Seeta Bagri, Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya, Vasl-e-Yaar, Tere Dar Per, Mujhe Qabool Hai, and Namak Paray. Currently, after enjoying a break, she wants to make a comeback with something big to surprise her ardent fans.
Us: What does success mean to you?
Vasia Fatima: Constant hard work.
Us: What is something you learned early in your career that helped you become a better actor?
VF: Never trust anyone but your gut instinct.
Us: What is the most challenging thing about this career?
VF: Dealing with hypocrites and double standards.
Us: Did you get any formal education for acting?
VF: We should learn from our seniors, listen to them. They were stars when things were not as easy as they are today.
Us: Who are some of your role models?
VF: My mother. She was very supportive and whatever I am today is because of her. She always stood by me through thick and thin.
Us: From all your roles so far, which one was the most meaningful to you?
VF: I did a short film which had a social message about letting girls study.
Us: Do you believe good looks and connections are the only things that make a star?
VF: I feel in our country, talent comes last, whereas the things that you have mentioned are everything. No one cares about the talent here and that’s very sad.
Us: How has social media changed things for you?
VF: It’s a very quick way to connect with our audience.
Us: How do you deal with self-doubt?
VF: I believe in self-improvement.
Us: Please share three pieces of advice for aspiring actors.
VF: Work hard, work on your craft, and never compare yourself to anyone.
Date of birth
3rd May.
The best thing about being a teenager was
It was the best time because you are exploring and experimenting.
The worst thing about being a teenager was
Everybody starts telling you what they have experienced and doesn’t let you explore.
I was always listening to
My heart.
My favourite singer was
Akon.
My favourite actor was
Salman Khan.
My closet was full of
White and black clothes.
My friends were
Nice.
What used to hurt me the most was
Hypocrisy.
I wish I had known then that
Life is not a bed of roses.
Relations with family were
Amazing, Alhamdulillah.
My favourite subject was
Maths, English, and Urdu.
My least favourite subject was
Statistics.
My favourite food was
I love trying different food. It keeps changing.
My favourite hangout was
Any peaceful place, close to nature and less crowded.
My favourite sport was
Throwball.
