In a candid interview with You! this talented actor shares her likes and dislikes with our readers. Read on...
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Raima Khan is a versatile TV actor. She started her career in acting in 2009 and since then has done several serials, soaps and telefilms including ‘Jhoomer’, ‘Mohabbat Humsafar Meri’, ‘Noori’, ‘Zun Mureed’, ‘Baby ‘and ‘Roag’. According to Raima, she is a self-made actor and nobody introduced her to showbiz industry. “I was confident of my acting skills. I went for an audition and was selected. It was an honour for me to get work on my own,” she shares. These days Raima is appearing in a popular drama serial ‘Kabuli Pulao’ where she is performing as ‘Chammo’. Her role is being appreciated by all and sundry. “I accepted the script as it’s a different story and I love my role as Chammo. It has been a great experience,” says Raima, who also has few international series under pipeline. “I have a few offers and I’m contemplating doing them,” adds Raima. In a candid interview with You! this talented actor shares her likes and dislikes with our readers. Read on...
What is your most popular drama serial to-date?
Kabuli Pulao, directed by Kashif Nisar.
What do you usually wear in daily life?
I love kurtas but I wear western dresses too.
What are your favourite international labels?
All popular retailer brands such as Zara, Mango and H&M. These brands are stylish as well as affordable.
What is one cosmetic you cannot do without?
Mascara.
Your most valuable possession?
My time.
Are you shopaholic?
Indeed, I am (smiles).
What is your favourite thing in your closet right now?
My jewellery.
What is the best/worst purchase you’ve ever made?
The best purchase would be my car and the worst purchase would be trousers that I ordered through an online website.
What’s your annoying habit?
I eat a lot! (Ha ha).
What is your biggest fear?
Losing my family.
What bores you the most?
When I’m not working, I can’t sit idle.
Who is your celebrity crush?
Shah Rukh Khan.
You are crazy about…
Acting.
What’s your favourite restaurant?
Any restaurant that maintains hygiene.
What are your healthy habits?
I am highly punctual about my routine. Also, I am a fitness freak and try to eat as healthy as I can.
Which superstar do you envy the most?
No one.
What’s the last thing you bought?
Cosmetics.
What are your all-time favourite films?
‘Nick of time’, ‘My name is Khan’ and ‘Pathan’.
You get super uncomfortable when…
I get too much admiration for no reason.
Last picture you took?
This morning.
First pay cheque?
PKR 2000. My joy knew no bounds.
You are extremely possessive about…
My jewellery, which is very precious to me.
How do you like to spend your Sundays?
I like to meditate a lot.
First thing you do when you wake up in the morning?
I thank God for giving me another day to live.
How do you unwind?
Through meditation and by talking to trustworthy friends.
When you are not working, you are usually…
Travelling. I love to explore and learn about different cultures.
What do you think this country needs the most?
A systematic law and order and a sincere government who care about its people.
If you had access to a time machine which era would you revisit?
I would like to meet to my (late) father and spend more time with him.
The most important relationship lesson you have learnt so far…
No relationship is ever a waste of time. If it didn’t bring what you want, it taught you what you shouldn’t want.
If you weren't an actor, what would you be?
I believe I would still be an actor. Acting is my passion.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Although it is hard to predict the future, I sincerely believe that I will become a more polished performer. I believe that my abilities will allow me to excel to the point that I can seek other opportunities as a movie actress and possibly even higher than this.
