The multi-talented, Zoya Nasir is a beautician, YouTuber, and actress. After working as a beautician in the US, she returned to Pakistan when she was offered a lead role in the drama serial ‘Hania’ – which marked her debut in the Pakistani drama industry. And we have been enjoying her presence on screen since then.
She has worked in several drama serials including ‘Deewangi’, ‘Zebaish’, ‘Dhoop Ki Deewar’, and ‘Dobara.’ Currently, we are watching her in drama serials ‘Mere Humsafar’, ‘Badzaat’ as well as ongoing Ramazan drama, Chaudhry & Sons.
Recently, she sat down with FUCHSIA magazine to talk about her acting projects, life, work, and her co-stars! Read below to know what she said!
How She Got Into Acting
Zoya grew up amidst film sets and would get inspired by her father’s work. Zoya’s father, Adeeb Nasir is a renowned Pakistani scriptwriter who has lent his words to countless Lollywood films. However, she chose to follow in her mother’s footsteps and became a beautician. While working for ARY’s film festival in New York, she was asked by Sonia and Salman Iqbal to pursue acting. It was then that she decided to switch careers and made her debut in the drama serial ‘Hania.’
However, Zoya believes that one should not jump right into lead roles and instead, gain experience first. She said that she puts in a conscious effort to explore all genres and will do a lead role when she thinks the time is right.
Zoya Nasir
“I don’t want to be famous I want to be an actor.”
Zoya wasn’t offered a script for six months after she did ‘Hania.’ She gave an insight into the industry and said that it is very unpredictable and a lot of genuine people are forced to not be themselves. She even talked about how she was told that she doesn’t have the face of a lead actress!
“My biggest challenge is to break the lobbies. There is a lot of favoritism in the industry.”
Zoya Nasir
She also shared that she realized the impact her roles have when she had a severe panic attack and her mother took her to the hospital and there, a woman comforted her by referring to her as her character Hania.
Challenges
Zoya talked about the many challenges she has faced in her life and how she overcame them and came out stronger.
During the interview, she broke her silence on her divorce. She said she was 19 when she got married and went to the US. However, even after trying really hard, things couldn’t work out and when she felt there were no other options left, she decided to take a stand for herself and part ways.
“It took me a long time not to recover from the divorce itself but the way people treated me after it.”
Zoya Nasir
About Her Co-Stars:
Zoya was generous with her compliments for all her co-stars.
About Danish Taimoor who she worked with in ‘Deewangi’, she had this to say:
“The most fun to work with is Danish Taimoor as he used to make us laugh a lot on set.”
Zoya Nasir
She has worked with Bilal Abbas in ‘Dobara.’ She talked about how he is supportive of his co-stars and would help her during her scenes.
“Bilal Abbas is a team player. He is very down to earth and I have so much respect for him.”
Zoya Nasir
For her ‘Mere Humsafar’ co-star Farhan Saeed, she had to say:
“Farhan is the most serious guy on set. He will come, do his shoot, eat food and will start playing his game again.”
Zoya Nasir
She described Hania as a fun-loving person.
“Hania is the funniest. She is a very loving and caring person.”
Zoya Nasir
About Ahad she said:
“Ahad is very intellectual and we would have many serious discussions.”
Zoya Nasir
She recalled the time she has spent with Sajal Aly and Zara Noor Abbas and the strong friendship bond they share.
“Sajal is like a younger sister, as we grew up together.”
Zoya Nasir
Zoya is undoubtedly a rising star in the industry. She will reach great heights with her optimistic nature and her zeal to work hard.
