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Alizeh eyes unique roles

Alizeh eyes unique roles

by ASJAD NAZIR

YOUNG actress Alizeh Shah has had a rapid rise in a short time with winning performances in a host of popular TV drama serials that include Mera Dil, Mera Dushman, Ehde- Wafa and Hoor Pari.


The talented 20-yearold actress also stood out in 2020 anthology series Dikhawa and has one of the fastest growing fanbases in Pakistan.

The in-demand star looks like she will be shining brightly for many years to come and is becoming a powerful role model for a new generation of audiences.

Eastern Eye caught up with Alizeh Shah to talk about her action-packed career, inspirations and passions away from work.

What first connected you to acting?

(Laughs) Cartoons! I don’t know why, but I feel like cartoons have more emotions than real actors and that was honestly my first connection to acting.

Which of your roles is closest to your heart?

Each role becomes close to you because you learn something new. From the characters that I have played so far, Dua from Ehd-e-Wafa is closest to my heart.

Which of your characters was the most challenging so far?

Honestly, none of them were as challenging as I thought they would be.

How have you managed to do so much work in a short space of time?

Those looking in from the outside think I have achieved all this love and success in a short time, but only the person behind the struggle knows how long it took for them to achieve it. For me, it is just about working hard and then looking forward.

What’s your dream role?

I am open to well-written characters that test me as a performer. In that regard, I want to play the character of an ADHD patient, as well as of a blind person.

Who has been your own acting hero?

Robert Downey Jr for sure. I am greatly inspired by his struggles, acting and how positive he is towards everything.

What inspires you?

Faith inspires me. Having faith in yourself when times are hard. Faith that right will win and that no matter what is happening your life will move on and things will be okay in some way, somehow, even when it doesn’t seem like it at the time.

What kind of shows do you enjoy watching as an audience?

Lucifer! I love love love that series and can’t wait for the seventh season.

If you could master something new what would it be?

Singing! I think music is the greatest creation of mankind and it’s been playing a huge part in my life. Music is everything to me and my way to escape from any pain. It boosts my confidence when I’m feeling low and I love dancing to the beats when I’m happy.

What are your passions away from work?

For as long as I can remember I have had an innate passion for animals. I have three cats, parrots and various fish. I just love waking up every day, watching them play and feeding them; they are like a family to me.

Why do you love being an actress?

I just love living the life of the characters I’m not. I learn a lot from them.

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