FAWAD KHAN

I was born in Karachi, where my father used to work in the sales department of a pharmaceutical company. The nature of his job required him to travel, so we moved to Athens, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and Riyadh and then went to Manchester during the Gulf War, moving back to Lahore closer to my father's retirement.

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Whenever you move to a new atmosphere, the first few days are difficult. But I always felt that an actor needs to move out of his comfort zone and experience different working environments. And that's why I was looking at moving out of my own comfort zones and work with different kinds of people. It helps you grow as an actor.

The time I'm truly happy is when I'm playing with my son. We just mentally connect. There's nothing more fulfilling than playtime with him.

After I was cast in the acclaimed film 'Khuda Ke Liye,' I thought it would open up film avenues for me in Pakistan and, maybe, even internationally. When that didn't happen, I decided to use TV as a means of polishing my craft.

I have the gift of the gab, can talk and perform, but so can others. I can only attribute it to the fact that somebody up there likes me: it's remote-controlled by God.

Bollywood was never on my to-do list. It just happened.

I always consider myself as good as my last film. I tend to analyse my work very critically.

I've been penniless. I've had to struggle a bit. But now I enjoy thinking about that because it just makes me feel better about my achievements.

I do give interviews, but I am generally media-shy because I am an introvert by nature.

I've adopted a diet that minimises high glycemic index carbs, coupled with lean protein sources and a mix of vegetables.

Television is a big platform for actors, and so many actors have made it to films from there. And for me, too, it has been a great transition from the small screen to the big screen.

TV needs to be the medium for progress, not degeneration. There needs to be more programming for children. Plays need to become more responsible.

I'm a quiet person. It's only when I am cued to talk that I talk. Otherwise, I'm reserved and a bit of a recluse.

I proudly represent Pakistan in India, and I hope that many more actors from there come and work here.

My character has to be alive. It can't be a mere prop, and it has to have a life of its own. I need to have that space to play around and the scope to interact with the people around me. That freedom would give me a lot of margin to improvise with.

Television has the power to push for change. We need to push it in that direction.

I choose films preferably based on content, and then I see the kind of team I have to work with.

From the time I've landed in India and wherever I've travelled, I've only experienced politeness and courtesy. There has been no hatred whatsoever. But I strongly feel every country has its formalities and rules that one has to abide by. I believe in respecting that, as it is in the best interests of everyone.

I am genuinely happy that other actors are entering the industry and gaining popularity. There are enough opportunities in the business for everybody.

I am the kind of person who likes taking one step at a time and raising the bar with each film.

I like playing characters in the real world.

It's a great feeling to be admired... what can I say? It's a warm, gooey feeling.

Fans are half of an artiste... without someone to appreciate him, an artiste is nothing.

As a musician, I have sung, composed, and played instruments, and a lesser-known fact is that I have composed 20-30 ad jingles as well.