Anas Ali Imran

you & me

They say that positivity really opens up ways for people. Anas Ali Imran is among a few actors who see nothing but positivity even in the failures that come in life. He went for the Bridal Couture Week auditions and after getting very close to be selected he was dropped, which he took as a motivation and returned with a bang and entered in the modelling world. 

He has done a number of commercials and from commercials he started getting offers for serials. In a short span of time, he has acted in many mainstream serials. His current serial that is on-air is ‘Deewangi’. His popular serials include ‘Bhool’, ‘Alif Allah Aur Insan’ and ‘Mera Naam Yousuf Hai’. Talented, happy-go-lucky, fervent Anas Ali Imran is in conversation with You!

What is your most memorable drama serial to date?

All my serials.

Anything that you would never let anyone take?

Perfumes.

What do you usually wear in daily life?

Trousers & T-shirts.

What is your favourite thing in your closet right now?

Long coats and sweaters.

Hollywood, Bollywood, Lollywood?

I like all three.

Last call that you deliberately didn’t attend?

Promotion call.

Annoying habits of most actors?

I only notice positive attitude.

What’s your annoying habit?

I work hard too much.

Extremely possessive about...

My family.

What is your biggest / weirdest fear?

To lose my parents.

What bores you the most?

To sit freely.

Acting or modelling?

Both.

Are you workaholic or shopaholic?

Workaholic.

Drama Industry needs...

To give chance to new talent; actors, writers, etc.

Last time you lied about?

My daily routine.

Any relationship lesson that you have learnt so far?

I am still learning and creating memories.

If you want to get rid of one of your habits?

I’m too kind and polite.

What are your healthy habits?

I take care of my diet.

Your fitness formula:

I eat simple and organic food.

Emotional or practical?

Very practical.

Happiness is...

Peace in life, being around loved ones and praise beauty in everything.

Who is your celebrity crush?

Nazia Hassan (late).

Which superstar inspires you?

One who has a journey of struggle.

Any wish that didn’t come true?

None.

What’s the last thing you bought?

A.C.

Anything that you took for granted and later regretted?

Nothing. Just make the most of your life.

The film thing that made you cry?

‘The Pursuit of Happyness’.

You get super uncomfortable with...

When I am around negative people.

If you could get invisible for a day…

Will travel the whole world.

First pay cheque?

Rs 9500 in 2009.

Something you miss about the life you had before becoming an actor?

Life was beautiful before and is still beautiful.

Anything that has changed your life?

Everyday there is something that brings change in my life.

Who would you go to for a relationship advice?

My parents.

One thing that you think people pretend to be in the industry?

Being rich.

Worst rumour about you?

That I am married and have kids.

The best secret keeper in the industry?

How do you like to spend the days when you are off shoot?

I am never free.

Three things no one knows about you?

My struggle, patience level, journey.

First thing you do when you wake up in the morning?

Squeeze lemon in cold water and drink.

Chai dhaba or restaurant?

Anything.

­Have you ever flirted with a fan or a co-star?

No.

What is one thing that always cheers you up when you are upset?

Success stories.

What would you be if not an actor?

Director or producer.

What makes you angry the most?

Disrespectful behaviour.

What do you think this country needs the most?

Technology and reforms.

Going to the past and undo a mistake or going to the future and see how your life would be?

My mistakes taught me so I will go to the future.

A director’s movie you would love to sign?

Nabeel Qureshi and Asim Raza.

Luck or hardwork?

Hard work

A message that you would like to give to your fans?

Be good, think well, be supportive and get the job done so nothing can shake you.

Advise for new-comers?

Do not give up and keep hopes high. Life is full of surprises.