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With the gradual growth of local cinema, we were introduced to many new faces last year, from Jaanaan’s Bilal Ashraf and Armina Khan to Zindagi Katni Hussain Hai’s Feroze Khan and Sajal Ali. 2017 looks to be a promising year for our film fraternity, as several potential hits are in the works. Instep caught up with four up-and-coming actors who are all set to make it big with their sheer talent and star presence.

Haroon Shahid

Haroon Shahid and his bandmates from Summit parted ways last year and he appeared alone with Quratul Ain Baloch in the 9th season of Coke Studio. Shahid has now joined the singer-turned-actor bandwagon as he stars opposite the gorgeous Mahira Khan in Shoaib Mansoor’s highly anticipated film Verna.

“I’ve become a lot more certified. I’ve realized that not everyone can do the process and the whole process takes a lot of hard work; you can’t just do it for the sake of it,” he shared. . His debut film will be shot entirely in the northern region of Pakistan and will enter the final stages of shooting within a week. Shahid was also approached for the lyrics, but it didn’t pan out and Atif Aslam played the role instead.

“Shoaib sir asked me to prepare for the film before casting me in it, so I have been preparing myself mentally for some time now, I think I am playing an integral role in the film. , so there is a lot of pressure on my shoulders as well,” he said. “Shoaib believes in presenting a very normal and honest view of human lives and that’s why we relate to his work more. He takes a script and sees the people around him for who they are. According to him; I am playing a role that I can present myself.”

Shahid called Mansoor his “mentor” and also revealed that he was happy to work with the Raees actress. “Working with Mahera, I can bounce off the energy and perform better. She’s someone who takes you through the whole process and teaches you. It’s a very serious film, yet. The moment the camera goes off, it’s a really fun set,” he revealed.

While the actor believes that he has developed an interest in acting, he will soon return to music after the completion of the film’s shoot as he has also featured in Verna’s soundtrack and a track by Zeb Bangash. Will work together.

“Acting has become a passion, but only my performance will tell whether I should pursue acting or not. I obviously haven’t seen the film, but when I do I will know better where I stand.” .

Suresh Khan

Suresh Khan has talent running through her veins as she is the granddaughter of two icons of cinema, Santosh Kumar and Sabiha Khanum. The 2015 Miss Pakistan USA pageant winner has signed Amin Iqbal’s rom-com Rahabra, starring Ahsan Khan and Ayesha Umar, and Syed Noor’s romantic musical Chin Aye opposite Shahroz. She will also play the lead role in Naa. Sabzwari and veteran actors Nadeem Baig, Atiqa Odhu, Behroz Sabzwari and Mustafa Qureshi.

“I hear it all the time, it’s just something I grew up with,” the starlet replied when asked if she ever felt pressured by her family’s connection to the industry. Alleged favoritism. “However, I take it more as a challenge. I don’t think it overshadows my abilities; in fact it inspires and motivates me because I have such amazing role models.”

Chin Aye Na has all the ingredients for a decent watch, but director Syed Noor belongs to an era that saw the decline of local cinema in the nineties. However, Khan disagrees and considers himself lucky to work with experienced filmmakers.

“There is no substitute for experience and Noor Ankal knows his work well. He does not fit his actors into a box and our are flexible with their individual creativity I think that will translate on screen,” revealed the former model. “He is open to new ideas, very progressive and understands that change is the only constant in life.”

As for the lead, Suresh is happy to play the second lead. “What matters to me is how well I can relate to a particular character. At this point, with my experience and background, I don’t think I would have done justice to the part of Ayesha Omar if it was offered to me. Go.” He looked honestly. “I would love to play such a role in the future.”

Besides focusing on her acting career, Khan plans to use her education by getting herself a law license in Sindh. She also plans to continue her humanitarian work with an organization she has been associated with for eight years that works to empower women in rural areas of Pakistan.

Ahad Raza Mir

Son of veteran actor and producer Asif Raza Mir and grandson of filmmaker Raza Mir (deceased), Ahad Raza Mir’s entry into showbiz was natural. The actor, who first appeared on television when he was just 14 years old, believes that the acting bug has bitten him for as long as he can remember. After moving to Canada as a teenager, Ahad proved his talent by working in theater productions for two years and also became the first Pakistani to win the ‘Best Actor (Critical)’ award for a musical in Canada. He also obtained an academic degree in drama.

“My father is who he is, but the decision to come back to Pakistan and act was mine,” he says of being a star kid and acting professionally in Pakistan. “I also believe that the pressure will be there no matter what I do. It helps to keep my father in the same industry, but only to an extent; it will be difficult to carry on the family legacy and manage on my own. And to prove myself.”

Ahad has won two major television serials: Saif Hasan’s Sammi, with a star cast of Mawra Hussain, Adnan Siddiqui and Bilal Khan, and Shehzad Kashmiri’s He Yaqin Ka Naya Safar, opposite Sajal Ali in the lead role. is However, what made him hit the headlines was when he replaced Usman Khalid Butt in Haseeb Hassan’s Vaarat Hai Junoon, a tribute to the Pakistan Air Force, featuring a group of cadets. The story was narrated, co-starring Hamza Ali Abbasi and Hania Aamir. .

Momina Dared watched her career closely for the longest time. I was in Canada when she called me to offer the part. My goal was to make films from a very young age, and so I knew I had to do my thing. bags and come to Pakistan immediately,” he told Instep. Coming to the sets of the film was surreal. It’s something I’ve always dreamed of. I also had a hard time controlling myself. , since we also shot with a senior actor like Rashid Naaz, there were some threats too

Apart from his much-anticipated acting duties, Ahad is also collaborating with his father’s production house and is in the process of making two feature films – a comedy and an epic love story that will start by the end of this year. are

Sana Ali

Ghana Ali continues to prove herself an asset to the entertainment industry as she continues to take on challenging roles that shine her acting prowess. The budding actress made her debut in Piya Man Bhey more than a year ago and has had a stellar year with several television hits, such as Sangdal, Beshram and the ongoing Siya Deovar Nahi.

Ali is also quick to venture into films as she will be seen playing a supporting role in Rangreza starring Urwa Hussain, Bilal Ashraf and Gauhar Rasheed. However, to our surprise, Ali will also be seen in a traditional romantic comedy, Maan Jaawan Naa opposite Adeel Chaudhry in another lead role, which also stars Asif Raza Mir, Ayaz Samu, Asma Abbas and a surprising international star. are

“It happened out of the blue. Initially, I wasn’t sure that I always wanted to do different roles where I had to act differently and find myself as an actor,” she explained. “Screen space is also not a concern; the aim is to be able to prove myself as an actor. It would be wrong if I said I don’t want to be a star, but it is unfortunate that people typecast actors. do, prioritizing commercial value over one’s acting skills and I don’t want to make that mistake,” she said.

Ali will wrap up shooting for both his cinematic endeavors by early summer but has also started shooting for the sequel to the 2002 serial, Linda Bazar, which is being directed by veteran writer Khalilur Rahman Qamar. She will also play the lead role in Nauman Ijaz and Gauhar Rashid’s film Maidan. All in all, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that Ali’s plate is full.

When asked if it was a conscious decision to take on multiple projects, Ali explained, “I truly believe that when opportunities knock at your door, you have to be yourself. There should be complete trust and be responsive.” She added, “In the social media generation we live in, it has become too easy to target an elite audience; I want to be an artist that caters to all audiences, including the masses.”