B E A U T Y
Pakistani artists are great performers
so they have that going for them.
I don’t see other social media
personalities as competitors. There
are plenty of laughs to be shared by
everyone.
Any retaliation you had to face
after a gig or video?
Heckling and trolling
is part of the job. It
doesn’t make it right,
but you learn to deal
with people with time
and experience.
Yes. Heckling and trolling is part of
the job. It doesn’t make it right, but
you learn to deal with people with time and experience.
What is the best compliment you have received so
far?
That you are an inspiration for all women, not just
women in Pakistan.
What do you enjoy the most about your work?
The laughs. And the bond I share with people in different
groups.
Tell us a bit about The Khawatoons.
The Khawatoons is my baby, a dream that has come
to life. It’s Pakistan’s first all girls comedy troupe. In
fact it is the first of its kind in most parts of the world.
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Some of the friendships that I have
fostered through the Khawatoons are
so incredible I feel lucky to be the
troupe’s leader. We travel together,
rehearse together and perform
together. It’s magical.
Who are your inspirations in
comedy and who would you like to
collaborate with in the future?
I try to draw inspiration from ordinary people, but
locally I admire the work of Hina Dilpazeer, late Moin
Akhtar sahab and Bushra Ansari. I think Melissa
McCarthy is also amazing.
Any tips for someone who might want to pursue a
career in comedy?
Just do it!
Any upcoming projects?
I am doing a cameo in a film called Parchi. It’s a gangster
comedy film and it’s being made by the same team as
Janaan. I play an “antagonist of sorts.” Apart from that,
I’m doing a TV drama and shows with the Khawatoons
and The Auratnaaks.