Sanam Saeed

“With the birth of social media, a film gets left behind if the actors don't go and present their film and energy to the public.”

“It actually makes me squirm now, when I see my chapped lips on television.”

“The more real and genuine we are about ourselves, the more others will know that there is no shame in struggling, or feeling low, or anxious or having bad days - we all have them.”

“In films, usually we see romantic relationships between a hero and a heroine all the time. But we rarely see love between the older generations.”

“I would love to work for the Indian Film Fraternity if the role offered suits my sensibilities.”

“I like to travel and explore new places and simply love trying new cuisines.”

“I wish I could be a professional singer.”

“Some actors are constantly on the phone, some are always looking into the mirror while some like to sit and bond.”

“I don't like to wear a lot of make-up or blow-dry my hair.”

“We need to have mental health support and early interventions integrated into our education system from a young age.”

“I am very shy. It's the most stressful thing to be in the public eye.”

“Promotions are insane! It's the toughest part about making a movie, for us actors at least.”

“We need to start identifying the triggers that aggravate mental health issues in our society - bullying, social media negativity and anxiety, gender based violence, substance abuse, stigma around issues such as maternal issues, etc., and we need to speak up about these more and get to the source of the problems.”

“I enjoy singing but I lack the proper training to make it as a solo artist. Instead, I feel I've found my niche with acting.”

“That's my achievement actually - when a mother says that she didn't marry off her 14-year-old daughter because of me, or when a woman tells me that she continued to study after watching my dramas - those comments mean a lot.”

“That's the beauty of short films; their strength lies in delivering a message creatively and simply.”

“I have done and want to do roles that portray women in a strong light and inspire those women who think they are weak and helpless.”

“In Pakistan, our medium is the small screen. We don't make many films, and hardly have theaters. A majority of people seek entertainment while sitting at home and TV gives it to them, so we excel on that part.”

“I am privileged to have been a part of 'Zindagi Gulzar Hai.'”

“The upper middle class here still has options for entertainment. We have Internet, Hollywood and books. But for the majority and the masses, there is only TV. A lot of them sit at home and watch TV as they can't afford other forms of entertainment. So, we try to do shows which have inspirational value.”