Veteran Pakistani actress Faiza Hassan recently shared insights into her early career, personal challenges, and experiences in the entertainment industry and body-shaming.

 

During a talk show appearance, Faiza revealed that she began her career by taking on small roles, including one in Raheemm Shah's iconic music video Kabhi Payal Bajay.

 

Faiza discussed how rejection was a frequent part of her journey. “There was a time when someone told me to get plastic surgery on my nose,” she said. “I used to be very slim, but even then people would tell me to lose weight. When I watch my old dramas now, I think I looked very fit.”

 

Speaking about the emphasis on beauty in the entertainment industry, she compared it to marketing tactics. “It’s like when you go to the market and see a soap with beautiful packaging. You buy it, but when you use it and don’t like the texture, you don’t buy it again. Acting is similar, beauty might get you work once, but only good performance will bring you back.”

 

Faiza also revealed that she works selectively and appears in very few dramas. “I don't take up many projects because I don’t have the capacity for it. What’s the point of working so hard in extreme heat if the drama doesn’t even do well?” she asked, adding that she only accepts roles that truly touch her heart.

 

On the topic of one-sided love, Faiza admitted, “Yes, one-sided love does happen. It has happened to me several times, actually.” She recalled her first experience with love when she was just 17 or 18.  “He was in my college, and I really liked him — but then I realized that I tend to fall in love every three to four months. After him, there was someone else. There have been so many now, I've lost count,” she added with a laugh.

 

During the show, Faiza also acted out her memorable dialogues from two of her most popular dramas, Nand and Burns Road ki Neelofar.

 

Faiza Hassan is a versatile and acclaimed Pakistani actress known for her powerful performances in television dramas. She rose to prominence with her standout roles in hit serials like Nand and Burns Road ki Neelofar, earning praise for her strong screen presence.