The process of learning never ends. Never think you’ve learned everything! There’s always something you can learn....
MY TEENAGE YEARS
Date of birth and star
26th June; Cancer
The best thing about being a teenager was
No responsibilities.
The worst thing about being a teenager was
There was nothing bad about being a teenager.
I was always listening to
Item songs.
My favourite actor
Shah Rukh Khan
My favourite superhero
Superman
My favourite movie and book
Loved horror movies; I wasn’t into books that much.
My closet was full of
T-shirts and jeans
My first crush
I had a crush on my teacher
What hurt me the most was
To wake up early for school
My dream was to become
Psychiatrist
Relations with family were
Very interesting. I had a special bond with my family and still have.
My favourite subjects
English, computer and arts
My least favourite subject
Maths
I couldn’t stand
Dual personalities and lies
My favourite food
Pizza and biryani
My favourite sport was
Cricket
Things you couldn’t live without
My paints and my cats
What does success mean to you?
To be in a profession that you absolutely love is what success means to me.
Something you learned early in your career which helped you become a better actor?
The process of learning never ends. Never think you’ve learned everything! There’s always something you can learn.
Did you get any formal training for this career? If not, then how did you learn the craft of acting?
No, I did not. I am so thankful to the directors I have worked with. Most of the learning took place under their guidance; they helped me like teachers.
Do you believe good looks and connections are the only things that make a star?
Not at all. This perception has been changed now by many talented actors in our industry. Talent and passion are the only things that can make you a star.
How has social media changed things for you?
Social media is such an amazing platform for interacting with your fans, but there is a bad side to it as well since it has given people the right to react in whatever ways they want to; it is so annoying to see people criticize others when they have absolutely no knowledge of what’s going on.
The funniest thing or gossip you have heard about yourself?
That I am Shabbir Jan’s daughter!
Reflecting on your career, what lesson have you learned?
Never trust anyone.
How do you deal with self-doubt?
I spend time with the people who love and support me. They really uplift my spirits.
Three pieces of advice for aspiring actors.
If you really want to become an actor, take it seriously. It’s not an easy job and you have to put in a lot of effort. And always believe in yourself.
By Tooba Ghani
