An interview with actor Hassam Khan

Pakistani actor Hassam Khan has built a simple but strong following for himself in the past years.

Hassam Khan, who was introduced to showbiz by theatre director Dawar Mehmood, has been in the field for the past years. He started his acting career with Anwar Maqsood`s Theatre play ‘Pawnay 14 August’. After that Hassam showed his acting skills in a number of telefilms, web series, short films, dramas and serials including ‘Nazar Kay Saamnay’, ‘Naram Garam’, ‘Noor Jahan’, ‘Mera Kiya Qasur Tha’, ‘Khasara’ ‘Dil Mom Ka Diya’ and is recently seen in ARY Digital`s ‘Bikhray Moti’ and HUM TV`s ‘Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida’. Hassam also starred in Teeli`s popular web-series ‘Susar vs Damaad’.

Hassam is obsessed with acting and video games as recently seen hosting live streaming gameplay sessions with his friends and fans to promote a #stayathome global campaign during the COVID-19 pandemic. His love and dedication for acting is and has always been the talk of the town whether it is the famous fifteen kg weight loss for one of his characters, facial muscle pulls for when he was playing a mentally challenged character, multiple injuries for performing stunts on his own and the list goes on. In an exclusive interview, this talented and versatile actor shares his thoughts with our readers…

How many dramas, telefilms, web series, short films, dramas, and serials have you done so far?

3 telefilms, 2 web series, 8 drama serials and I don’t remember how many short films.

From a romantic hero to comic, mentally retard to negative, you have performed all kinds of roles. What’s that particular role that you are desperately looking forward to?

I never plan how a scene, audition or rehearsal should go, and never have I looked forward to a particular role, this makes me dependent on a particular result, stops me from taking risks. I do not want to fall into the trap of mechanical acting..

What are your most memorable drama serials to-date?

‘Naram Garam’ and ‘Khasara’.

What are you currently working on?

Don’t expect things to happen. It’s better to be surprised than to be disappointed.

Where does all the inspiration of your characters come from?

Observation and interaction. You don’t know if  I’ll be copying you in my next role.

Your idea of friendship:

Loyalty.

Your favorite co-stars:

Sohai Ali Abro & Rashid Farooqui.

Your most irritating habit:

Obsession.

You don’t like people who are…

Mean.

What are your healthy habits?

I get my exercise, practice healthy eating throughout the day and try to stay hydrated.

Your most valuable possession:

My family.

Are you a foodie?

Indeed!

Your all-time favorite movie:

‘Rocky’ – 1976.

What bores you the most?

Standard.

You are crazy about…

Unusual.

How do you unwind?

Talking things out.

What is your favorite holiday destination?

Destination I’ve visited: Miami, USA.

Destination I want to visit: Paris, France.

Coffee shops or Dhabaas:

Your call.

What do you think this country needs the most?

Unity, faith, and discipline.

The song that always gets you on the dance floor?

Simarik – Tarkan.

Which book is on your bedside table?

The crazy untold story of Bollywood`s bad boy Sanjay Dutt – Yasser Usman.

What is your favorite thing to do on a Saturday Night?

#stayathome #familytime #staysafestayhome

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

Black coffee.

The most important relationship lesson I have learned so far…

All relationships go through hell, real relationships get through it.

Addison

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