It’s like a never-ending race to me. It’s that constant pressure to do better and excel in life....
MY TEENAGE YEARS
Date of birth and star
October 9; Libra
The best thing about being a teenager was
Playing all the time
The worst thing about being a teenager was
Dependency
My favourite actor and singer
Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift
My favourite superhero
Batman
My favourite movie
A Walk to Remember
My closet was full of
Frocks
My friends were
Lifeline
My first crush was
My classmate
What hurt me the most was
Betrayal
My dream was to become
A doctor or fashion designer
I wish I had known then
The value of time
Relations with family were
Fun
My school was
A happy place
My favourite subject was
Islamiat and Urdu
My least favourite subject was
Maths
I couldn’t stand
Lies
My favourite food was
Pizza
My favourite hangout
Café Coffee Day
My favourite sport was
Badminton; loved watching races, too.
Five things you couldn’t live without it
Mother, food, Orkut/MSN messenger, selfies and cartoons
What does success mean to you?
It’s like a never-ending race to me. It’s that constant pressure to do better and excel in life.
Something you learned early in your career which helped you become a better actor?
I learned to cultivate patience, and that no matter what, one shouldn’t never give up on their goals and dreams.
Do you believe good looks and connections are the only things that make a star?
I think good performance matters a lot!
How has social media changed things for you? What’s the best and worst thing about social media?
Social media has changed the definition of fame. The good thing is you know what your fans like and don’t like. The worst thing is it consumes a lot of your time.
The funniest thing or gossip you have heard about yourself? How did you react to it?
Someone commented “Kanji Kabootri” on my picture. I just laughed out loud.
Reflecting on your career, what lessons have you learned?
To have faith in Allah; have patience, be consistent, be positive and keep moving on.
How do you deal with self-doubt?
I always seek for Allah’s help through salah.
Advice for aspiring actors.
Don’t rush, and don’t envy successful people.
