Pakistan has a new heartthrob—the intensely charming and extremely handsome, Bilal Abbas Khan. Famed for those oh so beautiful eyelashes and his particular brand of smouldering innocence, Khan is a breath of fresh air. Starring alongside Sajal Aly in the popular drama O Rangreza, this truly versatile actor is sure to hit the big time. Bilal speaks to Afshan Shafi about his journey, romantic side and more
“The weirdest habit I have isbeing lazy and clumsyâ€
What has been your most favourite role to date and why?
My most favourite role to date (while I do feel it’s too early in my career to have favourites) is the one I am playing at the moment in O Rangreza, because this is the first time that I am playing a role that is completely different to my personality. This character is a sensitive and emotional boy who is completely opposite to my own personality.
If you had to choose a profession other than acting, what would it be and why?
No other profession to be honest. Since childhood I wanted to be an actor in theatre, television or cinema. This is my calling and I hope I am good enough to do this till the day I die.
Which actor is your greatest inspiration?
No specific actor. I believe every actor is an inspiration for new performers like me. However, I really admire the works of Nauman Ejaz, Al Pacino and Marlon Brando a lot!
On the set we learn from every actor and they inspire you to do better with each scene. It’s an evolutionary and learning process.
What kind of characters would you love to play in the future?
Oh there is so much to do for me in all genres. The wish list could just go on…
Would you ever like to play a role diametrically opposed to your public image?
I am lucky that I have gotten a role like O’Rangreza to play so early in my career. It’s really different from my real self to be honest. And this is the basic reason I got into this profession, to focus on the craft of acting and play diverse personalities every day.
What kind of contemporary actors would you compare yourself with? Or would like to emulate?
I don’t compare myself to any actor. Everyone has a different way of approaching a role respective to their career. I just want to focus on my own work.
Who are the most (local) talented actors of your generation in your opinion?
Feroze Khan, Ahad Raza Mir and Wahaj Ali.
Rapid Fire
Favourite perk of the job?
The ability to evoke emotion
Worst pitfall of the job?
Constant pressure
What’s the last thing you binge-watched?
Narcos
The weirdest habit I have is…
Being lazy and clumsy
Most romantic thing I have ever done…
Yet to come (haha)
Hottest woman in Pakistan:
Mahira Khan
What is your dream car?
Lamborghini
Love is…
Eternal
A character I wish I had played is…
Raj Kumar Rao in Trapped
Classical Art or Modern Art?
Classical
What do you judge people for that you probably shouldn’t?
On how they easily judge other people
One thing I just won’t eat is…
Beef
Celebrity crushes local/international?
Mahira Khan, Angelina Jolie
Dogs or cats?
Neither (not really a pet person)
A historical figure you’d love to have coffee with?
Mohammad Ali
If you had one superpower, what would it be?
Invisibility
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