Always stay connected to who you really are: Asad Siddiqi
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Tell us about your early life.
I was working in a bank when I was called out for my first audition. I told them my grandmother was sick and left to give my life a chance to live it. An MBA dropout; film enthusiast, youngest brother and the naughtiest boy in the house. That’s who I was.
What have been your early influences?
I loved watching my uncle (Adnan Siddiqui) going around the globe and acting. I admired him a lot. I knew that I wanted to live like him. I was never a desk job man. I get bored. I know that I needed to be on my toes and so I decided to become an actor.
What were some of the struggles/difficulties you faced during the times you did not get what you were looking for?
Oh yes! How can i forget that. I got to learn a lot in that time. I was one of the back dancers in a commercial with Fahad Mustafa. I was doing filler roles just to get in the tide. And never did I ever ask my uncle to push me forward or launch me or cast me. I did it all on my own.
What have been your notable successes and achievements?
I got recognition due to the Baraat series by Geo. I got great feedback. I was nominated in social media awards on ARY for best actor in a supporting role for ‘Shaadi Mubarak Ho’.
What are your current projects?
‘Sodayi’, which will soon be aired on Express, ‘Paimanay’ which is on air on Urdu 1, ‘Mah-e- Tamaam’ which is on air on Hum TV and ‘Zard Zamanon ka Sawera’ on ARY Digital.
What are your future projects?
I signed two great projects for the very time, working under my uncle’s production, and another one with Momina Duraid Productions.
Any quote/message to people/fanbases?
Never give up and always stay connected to who you really are.
Published in Daily Times, March 25th 2018.
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