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Charming and elegant, Seemi Pasha has been in the showbiz since 30 years. She started her career as a model in early ’90s and soon gained the status of a super model. Seemi did shoots mostly with top of the line fashion photographers like Tapu Javeri, Arif Mahmood, Arshad Tareen and Rooha Ghaznavi. As a model, she worked with many top fashion designers of Pakistan and appeared in many TV commercials as well. She left showbiz for few years but made a comeback in 2005 in the music video ‘Saali’ by Shehzad Roy.
Seemi ventured into acting by chance. According to Seemi, she was introduced to the late director, Najmuz Zaman, by Ghazanfar Ali, who recognised her skills as a potential actor and asked her to act in a serial. “I did well and I got more offers, then there was no looking back,” smiles Seemi.
She is known for portraying roles in ‘Ishqiya’, ‘Kadoorat’, ‘Mere Meherbaan’, ‘Sanjha’, ‘Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se’, ‘Mere Khuda’ and ‘Kahi Unkahi’. Her drama serials ‘Mera Saeein 2’ and ‘Shehr-e-Zaat’ were the biggest hits of all time. She made her Lollywood debut in 2017 with the movie ‘Rangreza’. Seemi worked in Geo’s recently concluded hit serial ‘Fitrat’. These days she is appearing in drama serial ‘Qarar’. Let’s see what are the likes & dislikes of this popular and evergreen actor…
What are your most memorable fashion shows and drama serials to-date?
I did an Egyptian theme-based fashion show for Shayanne Malik. One of the most memorable drama serials which I did was ‘Sanjha’.
Your favourite international labels:
Zara and Burberry.
Your favourite designers:
Iman Ahmed (Body Focus), Shahla Rahman (Unbeatable) and Rizwan Beyg.
What do you usually wear in daily life?
T-shirt and pyjama.
What is your favourite thing in your closet right now?
Zara’s yellow long coat.
What is one cosmetic you cannot do without?
Blush.
Your most valuable possession:
My grandchildren – Ayan, Zemar and Zahran.
Are you a shopaholic?
Yes.
What is the best purchase you’ve ever made?
My emerald earrings were the best purchase I have ever made.
Your favourite co-star:
One of my favourites is Javed Sheikh.
What’s your annoying habit?
I have OCD of cleanliness.
What is your biggest fear?
To be away from my grandchildren.
What bores you the most?
Loneliness.
You are crazy about…
Travelling.
What’s your favourite restaurant?
Xander’s. (Karachi).
Your all-time favourite movie?
‘Pink’ of Amitabh Bachan
Facebook, Twitter or Instagram?
Instagram.
What are your healthy habits?
I drink a lot of water and eat fruits.
What’s the secret of your youthful looks?
I stay hydrated and take a balanced diet.
Happiness is…
My grandchildren.
Which superstar do you envy the most?
No one. All of them are either my co-stars or colleagues.
What’s the last thing you bought?
A brand new car.
What books are on your bedside table?
Quran shareef and diary.
You are super comfortable with…
Like-minded people.
You are extremely possessive about…
My grandchildren.
What’s the most interesting thing you’ve read or seen this week?
I read Moula Ali’s quote: “Nothing hurts a good soul and a kind heart more than to live amongst people who cannot understand it.”
Last picture you took?
On the set of ‘Fitrat’.
First pay cheque?
It was from PIA Calendar 1990.
Which fictional character would be the most exciting to meet in real life?
Ertugrul.
Which was your TV show or drama when you were growing up?
‘Ankahi’.
How do you like to spend your Sundays?
Cooking for my family and having fun with them.
How do you unwind?
I like to go for long drives and listen to good sufi music.
What is one thing that always cheers you up when you are down?
Hugging my grandchildren
When you are not working, you are usually…
Spending time with my family. Take my grandchildren for ride and shopping.
If you had access to a time machine which era would you revisit?
’90s.
The most important relationship lesson I have learnt so far…
“If it costs you peace of mind, the price is too high.”
The price of fame...
I don't get enough time for my friends and family.
A message for your fans:
Follow your passion. Never lose hope!