Versatile actor, Saim Ali has recently celebrated his 10 years in showbiz. Though Saim started his career as a fashion designer....
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Versatile actor, Saim Ali has recently celebrated his 10 years in showbiz. Though Saim started his career as a fashion designer, his real passion has always been acting. “Choosing fashion designing as a career was something that I picked unintentionally as I was really inspired by my mother Farah Gillani, who was a fashion designer herself,” says Saim. “But after a couple of years I realised that designing wasn’t my cup of tea so I switched to acting which has always been my first love,” adds Saim.
Few people know that Saim started his career in acting with Geo TV, followed by hosting a morning show for a private channel with actress Noor. He has high regards for Shaista Lodhi for launching him as an actor. These days Saim is busy in shooting for his upcoming dramas for different channels. According to Saim he is very happy being as an actor and has no regrets leaving the fashion world. Let’s see what are the likes & dislikes of this talented actor...
Were you more popular as a designer or you are more famous as an actor?
My popularity as a designer was big as I have done a lot of international as well as national shows, magazines cover, television shows but picking up perfect as an actor now.
How many drama serials you have done so far?
Three.
What role you have enjoyed the most?
Ahmed Shuja in recently concluded drama serial ‘Kesi Aurat Hoon Main’.
Your favourite co-star:
Not any particular favourite, I have a good rapport with almost all the actors in the industry.
People love you for being...
Witty, cute, spontaneous and caring.
People hate you for being...
Blunt.
What are the perks of being famous?
Only that you are famous that’s all.
Your favourite shades:
Gucci.
What may be the downsides of being famous?
A lot, don’t know from where to begin.
You get super uncomfortable when:
When people start staring at you in public.
Your favourite car:
My car Toyota Carolla.
Your favourite sports:
Water sports.
How any times you hit the gym in a week?
5 days a week.
Your favourite international actor
Ryan Gosling, especially in his latest ‘The First Man’.
Your favourite film director:
Steven Spielberg.
Your favourite TV directors:
Faheem Burney , Sarmad Khosut, Abis Raza & Farooq Rind.
How do you unwind?
Go out for coffee with friends or cinema.
You look your best in...
Jeans & Tee.
When go for shopping you mostly buying clothes from...
Zara.
Your favourite accessory...
My Gucci card holder.
How do you fight depression?
I offer my prayers every day.
Something you feel extremely possessive about...
My mother.
If you offer a role in a movie, would you go for it?
I have already done two films, so of course I will.
Things that turn you on would be...
Good smell, classy dress sense and intellect.
Things that turn you off would be...
Bad smell, bad breath, gaudy dressing.
If you had access to tie machine which era would you revisit?
To live with King Henry, The 8th, in Britain.
Best place to live in this world...
Home, with my parents.
Choose one: money, fame or love...
Love.
Which was your favourite cartoon character when you were growing up?
Pink Panther.
When you are not working, you are usually...
In bed - watching my favourite seasons.
What’s your favourite cuisine?
Homemade food, cooked by my mother.
What is one thing that always cheers you up when you are down?
When I hear some good news regarding my work.
What is a typical day in your life?
Good breakfast, gym, coffee with friends and movie (when not shooting ).
Your favourite restaurant...
Nando’s, especially if you are watching your weight.
Where do you want to see yourself in next 5 years?
To achieve a lot more and to be close to my family.
