This week, let’s take a look at the likes & dislikes of this fine performer...
you & me
Acclaimed singer and actress Tara Mahmood has been in showbiz since 2004. She started her career as a singer and gave many hit songs like ‘Mere Naam’, ‘Tujhe Pata To Chalay’ and ‘Aye Na’. According to Tara, she was introduced to showbiz by Samina Ahmad and her son Zain Ahmad. She rose to prominence by playing supporting roles in films like ‘Seedlings’ (2012) and ‘Good Morning Karachi’ (2013). Her performance in drama serials ‘Muhabbat Subha Ka Sitara Hai’ (2014), ‘Diyar-e-Dil’ and ‘Jackson Heights’ (2015) earned her a wide spread acclaim. Tara joined the band Rushk in 2014 after five years long hiatus as its lead vocalist replacing Nazia Zuberi. She has also appeared in hit serial ‘Suno Chanda’ and its sequel ‘Suno Chanda 2’. These days she is showing her acting skills in popular drama serial ‘Deewar-e-Shab’ and her role as Shama is being appreciated by the viewers. This week, let’s take a look at the likes & dislikes of this fine performer...
How many dramas and fashion shows have you done so far?
Close to 20 serials, no fashion shows. But I have worked behind the scenes.
What is your most memorable drama serial to date?
I am truly blessed and lucky to have worked on great projects with the best people. But, most memorable has to be ‘Anaa’.
Your favourite international labels:
Flea markets across the globe.
What do you usually wear in daily life?
Whatever works but well put together.
What is your favourite thing in your closet right now?
Ripped blue jeans.
What is one cosmetic you cannot do without?
Mascara.
Your most valuable possession:
My two cats - Molly and Chipkoo.
Are you a shopaholic?
Kinda...
What is the worst purchase you’ve ever made?
Many.
Your favourite co-star:
Usually the dashing hero (Kidding).
What’s your annoying habit?
Procrastination.
What is your biggest/weirdest fear?
Losing a loved one.
What bores you the most?
Talk shop.
You are crazy about...
Dogs.
What’s your favourite restaurant?
Xander’s.
What’s your favourite breakfast food?
Eggs, bread and cheese.
An all time favourite movie:
Virtually impossible to answer, I love watching movies.
Facebook, Twitter or Instagram?
Instagram.
What are your healthy habits?
Eating tons of veggies.
Your beauty regimen:
Laughing and sleeping.
Your favourite exercise...
Walking.
Happiness is...
Being grateful.
Who is your celebrity crush?
Trevor Noah.
Which superstar do you envy the most?
Billie Eilish.
Song that always gets you on the dance floor?
Too many to list.
What’s the last thing you bought?
A candle.
What books are on your bedside table?
Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami.
The last film that made you cry?
‘Abu’.
You get super uncomfortable when...
When I can’t be myself.
Last picture you took?
It was of my cat.
First pay cheque?
It was in dollars.
Your most favourite accessory...
Belts, bangles, necklaces and rings.
You are extremely possessive about...
My life.
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve read or seen this week?
Studying Herbalism.
Which fictional character would be the most exciting to meet in real life?
Superman.
Which was your favourite cartoon character when you were growing up?
Daffy Duck.
How do you like to spend your Sundays?
On the beach or being super lazy.
First thing you do when you wake up in the morning?
Feed my cats.
How do you unwind?
With friends.
How do you fight depression?
Talk to God.
What is one thing that always cheers you up when you are down?
A dog.
What is your favourite thing to do on a Saturday Night?
Sleeping at an ungodly hour.
When you are not working, you are usually...
Working on some pet project at home.
What do you think this country needs the most?
Education.
If you had access to a time machine which era would you revisit?
‘70s.
The most important relationship lesson you have learnt so far...
Don’t jump the gun - don’t forget yourself.
If you weren’t famous, what would you be up to right now?
I would be on a beach, running my own shop.
What is one message you would give to your fans?
Be brave, be kind, do what makes you happy.
