This week You! talks to Muneeb Baig who shares his likes and dislikes...
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A graduate of National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA), Muneeb Baig officially started off as an actor in the year 2014. However, his first work dates back in 2008 with Rahat Kazmi’s ‘Adhay Adhooray’. He also did ‘Uncle Vanya’ directed by Zia Mohyeddin under the banner of NAPA. His other works include ‘Mulzim Ya Mujrim’, ‘Apartment #746’, ‘Rehearsal’ and ‘Twins Apart by Stage Nomad’, ‘Hua Kuch Yun’ by Kopykat, ‘Conversation’ by Syna production, ‘Pagla Godha’ by Badal Sarkar, ‘Ali Baba Chalees Chor’ by Green Eye and the recent stint ‘No Question’ at the Sada-e-Nau Festival by IB Production. This aspiring and talented actor also did Servis TV commercial alongside Fawad Khan. “I took inspiration from every artist. I realised in early years of my life that art is the truest most beautiful way of expression.” As an actor, Muneeb has never limited his acting career. He plans to take acting forward and do dramas and even films but theatre will always be his first love. This week You! talks to Muneeb Baig who shares his likes and dislikes...
Did you always want to pursue career as a theatre actor?
Yes, but not only limited to theatre.
What do you like most about acting in theatre?
The fact that it is all live, unfiltered.
Are theatre actors serious by nature?
Extremely. No doubts on this. Those who are not will eventually not qualify as theatre actors.
Your claim to fame project:
Haven’t found it yet.
Your favourite work:
Yet to do. I believe there is always a room for improvement.
At this point of life, what song can be your life’s theme song?
Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics.
Your idea of romance
It varies. In acting, it depends on the demand of the character. In personal life, I’ll keep this a secret.
Among your friends you are known as...
By my birth name. I take pride in it.
Your ultimate desire...
Sari daulat, sari shohrat. Puri dunya par hukoomat. Bas itna sa khwaab hai...
Happiness is...
Seeing your loved ones happy.
Any misconceptions about you?
Yes. I have rude brute attitude.
Your most irritating habit:
Too ambitious.
One thing you like best about yourself:
I definitely take out time to work out no matter what.
You don’t like people who are...
Fake.
You always feel happy in the company of...
My friends.
You are afraid of...
Future. It’s uncertain.
Which one is your favourite genre in music?
Desi.
Your most valuable possession:
My hair, which sadly are falling (sigh).
Your all-time favourite movies:
‘Inglorious Bastards’, ‘DDLJ’ & ‘Khuda kay Liye’.
Are you a shopaholic?
Yes.
What bores you the most?
Answering questions about myself.
When feeling low you prefer:
Music.
You are crazy about...
I have an answer but can’t say.
Are you a social person or a loner?
Loner but occupied with people.
How do you like to spend your Sundays?
Resting.
Your favourite hangout:
Movies.
Something very few people know about you as a person...
I’ll let it stay specific to a few people.
Your favourite international actor:
Leonardo DiCaprio.
You like women who are...
Mature.
If you weren’t doing what you are doing today you would be...
I would be in Merchant Navy. Would have been following my father’s footsteps.
