Let’s get to know her likes and dislikes in this week’s You!
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Born in Quetta to a Pashtun family, Hajra moved to Karachi at a very early age. The family went back to Quetta, where she completed her secondary school before coming back to Karachi and since then the city is her base from where she is paying full focus to her acting career. Hajra started with Fashion TV in 2010 after which her acting career began with Geo TV’s play ‘Buri Aurat’. Keen to carry on with her education, she took a break of two years to complete her studies in Business Management from Dublin Business School. After that Hajra did TV and was part of many drama serials such as ‘Jahez’, ‘Dolly Ki Baraat’ series, ‘Khasara’, ‘Parizad’, ‘To Dil Ka Kya Hua’, ‘Saaya’ and ‘Nawabzadiyan’ among others. In 2019, Hajra appeared in a short yet powerful role in her cinematic debut ‘Pinky Memesaab’, where she played the part of a bar dancer. She was last seen essaying the character of a cunning sister-in-law to Sonya Hussain in drama serial ‘Ishq Zah-e-Naseeb’.
Currently, the talented actress is working on an international project but not as a lead actor. Interestingly, Khan is also writing its script under the supervision of Sabiha Sumar and her English coach Rachel Methews. Let’s get to know her likes and dislikes in this week’s You!
How do you perceive acting as a form of art?
Acting is a creative natural expression of a skill, you either have it or you don’t.
Did you always want to pursue career in acting?
I always loved films and creative arts, coming from a Pathan family from Quetta, it was an impossible career to dream of, but I think I may have manifested it.
Your claim to fame project:
‘Buri Aurat’.
Your favourite work:
A few like ‘Dolly Ki Baraat’, ‘Khasara’ and ‘Tashnagi’.
At this point of life, what song can be your life’s theme song?
‘Fire Woman’ by The Cult & ‘Rebel Yell’ by Billy Idol amongst a few others.
Among your friends you are known as...
A force of nature.
Your ultimate desire...
To break stereotypes imposed by a regressive sexist system and make international films.
What do you like most about acting?
That it comes naturally to me, that we assume characters and personalities to tell stories.
Happiness is...
Happiness is a rescued animal and safe place.
Your idea of romance...
A delicious mutual attraction and connection with your favourite person in the world, filled with deep conversation.
Any misconceptions about you?
There are many, things I don’t even relate to. But mainly that I am very unapproachable.
Your most irritating habit:
My irritable temperament and lack of patience.
One thing you like best about yourself:
I’m a badass original with the kindest heart.
You don’t like people who are...
I don’t like people mostly (haha)...mainly because of cruelty in any possible effect.
You always feel happy in the company of...
My favourite few people in this world, who are authentic and even odd.
You are afraid of...
Injustice.
Which one is your favourite genre in music?
I’m a rockstar at heart, and I listen to all genre of music from classical to hip hop and even ’80s music.
Your most valuable possession?
My strength.
Your all-time favourite movies:
Too many but I love ‘Pakeeza’ and all Tarantino films.
Are you a shopaholic?
Not really.
When feeling low you prefer...
To recuperate and workout.
You are crazy about...
Life.
Are you a social person or a loner?
Both.
What bores you the most?
Shallow and fake people with limited mindsets.
How do you like to spend your Sundays?
By lazing around and stay content.
Something very few people know about you as a person...
I’m a good cook.
Your favourite hangout:
My house.
What do you usually wear in daily life?
Active wear mostly or PJs.
Your favourite designer:
Ralph Lauren.
Your favourite international labels:
Ralph Lauren.
Your favourite international actors:
Monica Bellucci, Juliette Binoche, Irfan Khan, Christian Bale, Anthony Hopkins, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts and most of all Daniel Day Lewis.
You like men who are...
Self assured, smart, kind, progressive, down to earth, humorous and passionate.
If you weren’t doing what you are doing today you would be...
Nah! This is all I know and love to do what I am doing right now. However, I also love writing and currently I am working as a writer too.
