Rising actor Masab Fazal Misri – who has a bachelor’s in finance from CBM – started his career as a model in 2018 when, upon much convincing by his close buddies....
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Rising actor Masab Fazal Misri – who has a bachelor’s in finance from CBM – started his career as a model in 2018 when, upon much convincing by his close buddies, he got himself registered with talent agencies and soon found himself doing TV commercials. After developing his confidence and making his mark, he managed to grow his skill set in order to be able to emerge as the industry’s next big thespian. This urge led him to the auditions of MD Productions where ace director Ahsan Talish selected him for the role of Hassaan in his magnum opus serial Yeh Dil Mera starring Sajal Ali and Ahad Raza Mir.
In his next serial, Dil Ruba, starring Hania Aamir and Jibran, he played the role of the shrewd Sunny. He showcased enviable versatility through the negative character of Jawad in Habs, starring Feroze Khan and Ushna Shah, followed by his portrayal of the romantic Farhad in the serial Bichoo. In Geo’s Daraar and the web-series Sciencedaan, he essayed two diverse roles meticulously, while his short film Mashaadi – the story of women who show courage and raise their voices against abuse and violence, with superstar Mahira Khan playing the lead – brought him critical acclaim and dollops of praise.
Us: What does success mean to you?
Masab Fazal Misri: To be remembered in good words by all is the real flavour of success.
Us: What is something you learned early on in your career which helped you become a better model and actor?
MFM: Not to trust all the people.
Us: What has been the most challenging thing about your career?
MFM: How to get into and get out of the character.
Us: Did you get any formal education for this career?
MFM: I learned through portrayal of different roles. Teaming up with good artists helped me evolve, and the guidance of the seniors made the voyage fascinating.
Us: Who are some of your role model actors and actresses?
MFM: Adam Sandler, and Gabriel Macht who played the character of Harvey Specter in Suits.
Us: From all your projects so far, which was the most meaningful to you, and why?
MFM: Habs, as it was a negative role of a cunning person.
Us: Do you believe good looks and connections are the only things that make a star?
MFM: I believe that both factors contribute significantly to get you into the business, but to maintain a strong foothold is utterly impossible without talent.
Us: How has social media changed things for you?
MFM: It has brought things to a faster mode as the potential clients can connect to intended artists without any hiccups.
Us: How do you deal with self-doubt?
MFM: I don’t really get that feeling very often, but whenever I get plunged into it, I see myself in the mirror and talk to myself and that helps me reinforce my belief in my endowed skills and prowess.
Us: Please share three pieces of advice for aspiring models and actors.
MFM: Don’t trust people, avoid being vulnerable, and believe in yourself.
Date of birth and zodiac sign
24th July, Leo.
The best thing about being a teenager was
Getting to know a lot about life.
The worst thing about being a teenager was
Not being able to see the flipside of the coin.
I was always listening to
My heart through [my] brain.
My favourite actor was
Shahrukh Khan.
My favourite singer was
Atif Aslam.
My favourite superhero was
Spider-man.
My favourite movie was
Dil Dhadakne Do and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.
My favourite book was
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green.
My closet was full of
Tees and lots of faltoo kapray.
My friends were
Very caring.
What used to hurt me the most was
Dishonest people.
I wish I had known then
All those things that I am aware of now.
My favourite subject was
Mathematics.
My least favourite subject was
Urdu.
I couldn’t stand
Liars.
My favourite food was
Pasta and desi.
My favourite hangout was
School’s canteen.
My favourite sport was
Basketball.
