CELEBRITY
You have been in the showbiz for quite some time now . Tell us about the journey so far ? It has been quite a journey . I have faced rejection and humiliation . I have dealt them with respect and admiration . So , it ’ s fair to say that I have had my highs and my lows . It has been a journey that has helped me become a better actor and a better human being .
I have achieved success through hard work , diligence and perseverance . Money , social status , political connections and favours did not come into play as I rose in stature as an actor . This is the only way I would have wanted it . It is a journey I would undertake again a million times .
How far do you think the Pakistani drama and film industry has come from the time you started ? I believe that television has seen some technical improvement and a lot of new acting , directing and talent .
Not only that , the soundtracks have improved tremendously . However , I believe that it has not progressed intellectually . There is a need for a large number of new writers who can explore the full spectrum of human life and existence through television plays . On the other hand , films have seen tremendous growth . I believe that the Pakistani cinema will become one of the major film industries after a decade or two .
This year Pakistan film industry has been all about revivals . Do you agree to this and what should be done to make it better ? I believe that Pakistani cinema has gone through a rebirth and not a revival . We are making films today that are nothing like the films made back in the days .
The Pakistani industry has reinvented itself and continues to grow . I think the success of the energy would depend on the inflow of money , quality of production and greater revenues . Basically , we need more cinemas and we need to export our films to other countries .
You have dabbled in acting , modelling and now production . Which of the three are you most comfortable with ? I would say acting .