Movie stars, Bilal Ashraf and Syra Shahroz are loveable both on screen and off. While they were busy promoting their upcoming flicks, Syra’s debut Chalay Thay Saath and Bilal’s much awaited action thriller Yalghaar, Sana Zehra catches up with them for a sizzling shoot at Zain Baig’s beautiful house. Their insane chemistry  together fogged up the camera lens!
Syra Shahroz
What do you find yourself doing a lot these days?
Syra: Extremely busy with promotions these days
What’s your current obsession?
Being healthy
What’s your favourite place to visit in the world?
Turkey
What’s something you own that you truly cherish?
Nooreh
Of all the hobbies in the world, what’s the one hobby you will never give up?
Reading
What makes you the angriest?
Lies
How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Practical, patient and very loving
If you had a chance to play any Disney princess, who would that be?
Syra: I love all of them but Ariel from the Little Mermaid is one thing I’d like to be.
Who’s the most fashionable woman that you know?
My mother in law, Nabila and Ayesha Omer
What’s the one thing you can never live without?
Family
What’s a fashion trend that can never let you down?
Blue jeans and a white t shirt
What’s your favourite thing to eat?
Everything
Who do you look up to the most in life?
My mum
What’s the best piece of advice you have gotten from anyone?
I got it from my gynae and she said don’t listen to any horror stories what everyone is telling you because the only people who truly care about you is your mother, mother in law and your doctor. So don’t listen to anyone else!
What TV shows have you been watching these days?
The Crown
A fictional character you do want to spend the day with?
Gatsby
What’s the last movie that made you cry?
Sunshine
What’s the movie you can watch over and over again?
The Light Between Oceans
Do you have any hidden talents?
I can cook really well
What’s the best gift you have ever received?
Shahroz gave me a car, which I love
What’s the one thing people would be most surprised to know about you?
I have a temper
What’s the silliest nickname ever given to you?
My Phoopo calls me Rabri.
When do you feel most creative?
When I have no worries and have nothing to think about then I can focus. I think I am most creative when I am at work.
What’s your favorite song to play in the car?
Summer On You
What’s your favourite word of all time?
Oblivious
If you had to choose another career, what would you be doing?
I’d be a chef
Can you tell me a secret?
No because if I told you it won’t be a secret (laughs)
What’s the funniest thing you have ever read about yourself on the internet?
That I’m just a pretty face and I can’t act
What have you learned about being an actor?
You never really learn how to be a good actor I think it’s being your best and giving your best!
What movie made you want to be an actress?
I never really wanted to be an actress and I never really think I had it in me. If anything I really wanted to be a super hero.
What’s your favorite app?
What does your bag say about you?
Convenience
If you could take only one thing to a desert island, what would that be?
Water
If you could trade bags with anyone for a day?
My friend Rabia
If you could trade lives with anyone for a day?
I like my life is pretty good
Leather or embellished?
Leather
Cash or card?
Cash
Minimalist or maximalist?
Minimalist
Always early or running late?
Running Late
Heels or flats?
Flats
Eyes or lips?
Eyes
Sweet or savoury?
Savoury
Style or function?
Style
Long hair or short hair?
Short
The biggest hit in your wardrobe?
Red jumpsuit—every time I wear it people tell me I should wear red more often
Any peculiar habits?
Unmentionable
If you could fit one human being in your bag, who would it be?
My child Nooreh.
Early mornings or late nights?
Late nights
Karachi or Lahore?
Karachi
Style or comfort?
Comfort
Backpack or handbag?
Backpack
Cats or dogs?
Dogs
No phone or no TV?
No phone
If you could only invite 3 people to your dream dinner party?
Palwasha, Shahroz and a friend.
Snapchat or Insta story?
Snapchat.
Bilal Ashraf
Acting, modeling or directing?
Acting
What’s your favorite place to hangout in Karachi?
Karachi Gymkhana
What’s the strangest thing you have done to prepare for a role?
I had to spend some time in jail
Can you describe for me a situation where you felt the most nervous?
When I was giving my BBC interview
If you had to be the best in the world at any sports, what would it be?
Cricket
If you can starr in or direct any movie in history, what would it be?
Any of the Bond Films
What’s the last song you listen to on your phone?
Song from my upcoming film Yalghaar
What’s your favorite band of all time?
Pink Floyd
How often do you wear suit?
When I need to
Favourite foreign city to visit?
London
What would you bring on a one day trip to Mars?
My running shoes
If you ever had a chance to play any super hero, who would that be?
Batman
What are you the most excited about in your life right now?
Yalghaar my upcoming film
If you can take acting class with anybody, who would it be?
Robert De Niro
What’s the biggest fear in life?
Failure
What’s your life’s motto?
Failure is not an option.
What’s your favourite fashion trend of all time?
Casualwear
What’s your advice to an aspiring actor?
Just believe in yourself
Any peculiar habits?
Snacking
Tie or no tie?
Tie
If you could trade lives with anyone for a day?
That’s a tough one! Probably Ronaldo
What movie made you want to be an actor?
Scent of a Woman
What’s your dream role?
To play a Bond villain.
Of all the hobbies in the world, what’s the one hobby you will never give up?
Sports
What makes you the angriest?
Lies
How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
Carefree, fun and loving
A fictional character you do want to spend the day with?
Lara Croft!
What’s the last movie that made you cry?
Janaan but not for reasons that it was a sad movie but because we all did so well
Do you have any hidden talents?
I can sculpt and paint
What’s the silliest nickname ever given to you?
Billu Babar
When do you feel most creative?
When I am sketching
What’s your favorite song to play in the car?
Comfortably Numb
If you had to choose another career, what would you be doing?
Visual effects director
What advice would you give to your 20-years old self?
Don’t waste time!
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