Reham Khan

“In the Pakistani entertainment industry it's very, very difficult to get your foot in the door if you don't have a network in Karachi or Lahore or in the film circle.”

“I married a man who convinced me that he loved me, who looked lonely and who I thought had the same ideas about life and the same goals, but we were just too different.”

“I give my children a lot of freedom, which I suppose a lot of parents don't do. I do have rules but nothing like no noise, no music.”

“Although people have different perceptions, I personally define myself as a mother. My life has been revolving around children since a young age. Before my marriage, I was involved with my siblings' kids, so I can be called a mother figure in the family.”

“If you think you are doing the right thing, if you think you are on the right path, never be bullied. I've been bullied and I can tell you that I am one woman facing this system, patriarchy.”

“I can't live without Pakistan; so, yes, I will return. My children have declared me psychotic and crazy as a result, but I do wish to go back.”

“I was born in the middle of the Sahara desert while my parents were there and that's probably why I have a Bedouin spirit!”

“I'm not interested in getting a seat in parliament. Only if I feel that I can bring some change to the lives of people in Pakistan, I might consider joining a party.”

“I became the face of a leading personal injury firm, and popularised the catchphrase 'Don't delay, Claim Today.' One of their adverts was targeted at the Pakistani and Indian community and became extremely popular as I appeared in it next to The King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan.”

“I am very impatient and get frustrated if results are not delivered in time.”

“I have always felt it was my duty to protect my family. After Imran became family, I defended him in every way.”

“Janaan' is very much a romantic comedy. It's light, fluffy and doesn't pretend to be anything serious.”

“Women politicians in Pakistan have to deal with severe sexual harassment within their own parties and from their opponents.”

“I had this complex of being the perfect wife. This comes from the subliminal messages girls learn from a young age, so even independent, spirited women like me entertain such notions.”

“In politics, you must never forget that everything is analysed.”

“I always maintain that rights always come with responsibilities.”

“When you walk into the cinema you have to switch your phones off, you get involved with the big screen, you cry with the film, you laugh with the film. It actually drives the message home far stronger than when you quickly see it on your phone.”

“I categorically state that I did not participate in PTI politics. I was told to be engaged in certain activities as wives of politicians are asked to do all over the world.”

“Women who are living near the borders are never included in peace talks. It's the woman, who sits in her air conditioned room and never leaves Lahore or Delhi, who participates in such talks.”

“I'm a film buff.”