Saira Agha

You are a singer-songwriter and a social activist as well. Tell us about your foray into the field of music. How did it all begin for you? I honestly don’t know. I have always had profound inclination towards music, which compelled me to pick up different instruments and learn to play them and experiment with […]

Tell us about your foray into the field of fashion, photography, RJing and designing. How did it all begin for you? I was nine when my father presented me with a small lomo camera. Initially, I excitedly photographed friends and family, but soon moved on to photograph Karachi’s streets. I would walk to my father’s […]

Tell us about your foray into the field of modeling. How did it all begin for you? I started my modeling career when I was just 16 years old. It was for a hair commercial. I needed work to support my family so I didn’t think twice. From that commercial, I was offered my first […]

Tell us about your foray into the field of computer sciences. How did it all begin for you? Because my father was in the army, as it is with all army children, I kept changing schools wherever my father was stationed. I also remember being homeschooled for a year, since there were no big schools […]

Tell us about your foray into the field of acting. How did it all begin for you? I had never planned on being an actress. I think maybe I was just in the right place at the right time. You have appeared in a number of drama serials and films as well. Which is more […]

Tell us about your foray into the field of writing. How did it all begin for you? I think I was destined to be a writer. I feel Allah had chosen this profession for me. Because I have a degree in Engineering, so I never thought I would opt for writing as a profession. I […]

Tell us about your foray into the field of acting. How did it all begin for you? I actually started off as a model when I was studying at the National College of Arts (NCA). Initially, I was involved more in fashion, doing campaigns and commercials. That’s when Sultana Siddiqui recognised my acting skills and […]

Tell us about your foray in the field of music. How did it all begin for you? Old story – 30 years back, Bilal and I met at Government College and found out that we both were inclined towards music. Bilal used to compose and I used to sing at that time. We happened to […]

Tell us about your foray into the field of activism. How did it all begin for you? Frankly, I can’t date the start of my activism. It is the sense of fairness and sensitivity to discrimination that creates the spirit and desire for activism. I became politically aware during the anti-Ayub agitation of the late […]