What does it take for a newcomer to succeed in a competitive industry like entertainment? For actor Nameer Khan, the key was simple guidance from A-lister Hania Aamir.

 

 Appearing as a guest on Fuchsia Magazine, where the Mein actor opened up about his journey in the industry, he talked about the invaluable guidance he received from Hania Aamir during his debut project Mein where he played the role of Rayyan Jaffar.

 

Reflecting on his entry into the industry, Nameer said, “When I came back after doing Hum Awards, I had the opportunity to meet some amazing people. Those interactions were so good that I was just a message away from reaching out to them. If I messaged, they'd respond, guiding me on how to handle certain situations or projects. For someone not originally from this industry, it's a huge blessing to have such mentors who can guide you, whether to take up a project, how to approach it, or how to handle things.”

 

Talking about his first major project, he recalled, “When I got my first project Mein, I remember reading the script, and honestly, I couldn’t understand it at all! I didn’t know what to do with dialogues, action lines, or screenplay details. So, I messaged Hania Aamir. I told her, 'I don’t understand much. My project is about to start. Could you please guide me on how to approach it?'”

 

Hania was kind enough to say yes: "Over the next three to five days, she invited me over, and we sat together. She explained how to break down the script, how to prepare, how to take notes, and how important it is to know your continuity. The years of experience she shared with me became a solid foundation, which helped me immensely when I stepped into the project."

 

The Qar-e Jaan actor also spoke about the support he received from Ayeza Khan and director Badar Mehmood during the shoot.

 

“On set, there was Badar Bhai (Director), and Ayeza Ji, Ayeza helped me a lot, we would sit together and rehearse the scenes. Our bond was established because we worked closely together. She would guide me and share her methods. She had this detailed binder with all her notes about continuity and how to approach the role. It was inspiring to watch her, and I learned so much, not just by asking but also by observing,"  Nameer Khan shared.

 

Reflecting on his experience, Nameer expressed his gratitude, saying, “Having someone with so much experience guiding me on my very first project was a blessing. It was a huge learning experience for me.”