Social media has given me an insight as to how people perceive me or my work. Every week, there is a new revelation. When we think the trend is of a certain kind, the digital medium says otherwise....
MY TEENAGE YEARS
What does success mean to you?
To be proud of yourself!
Something you learned early in your career?
Persistence is the key to do well as an actor; without it, talent means nothing.
Did you get any formal education for this career? Can you recommend institutes where young people can learn acting?
Unfortunately, I didn’t get any formal education for this career. One reputable place is National Academy of Performing Arts in Karachi where extremely talented people teach acting.
Do you believe good looks and connections are the only things that make a star?
Looks and connections help, but they’re not the only things. What I think is hard work is all you need to become a successful actor.
How has social media changed things for you?
Social media has given me an insight as to how people perceive me or my work. Every week, there is a new revelation. When we think the trend is of a certain kind, the digital medium says otherwise.
The funniest thing or gossip you have heard about yourself
That I’m related to actors Zahid Ahmed and Affan Waheed.
Reflecting on your career, what lessons have you learned and how have they helped you evolve?
You never know what may click, so whatever you do, you have to give it your all.
How do you deal with self doubt?
It’s always good to keep a check on yourself, but if I start doubting myself too much, I just switch my brain off and continue with my work.
Advice for aspiring actors.
Work. You’re only as good as your work in the field.
The best thing about being a teenager was
Basketball in the evenings
The worst thing about being a teenager was
Coming home after playing basketball
I was always listening to
Linkin Park. A lot!
My favourite actor
Too many to name
My favourite singer
Too many to name
My favourite super hero
I don’t have a favourite super hero! In fact, it keeps changing for me. I don’t know everything about every character, so when some new qualities about some other character surfaces, I began to admire the new character till I learn something else about some other character.
My favourite movie
How do I answer this one? Hundreds of them!
My favourite book
I wish I had a favourite book
My closet was full of
Empty hangers
My friends were
Kind and helpful
What hurt me the most was
Not having control over your life
My dream was to become
Successful in whatever I choose to do
Relations with family were
Amazing
My school was
A place filled with memories
My favourite subject was
Arts
My least favourite subject was
Chemistry
I couldn’t stand
Not being able to walk on tiles perfectly
My favourite food
Daal chawal and qeema
My favourite hangout
School parking lot
My favourite sport was
Basketball
Thing I couldn’t live without
Internet
By Tooba Ghani
