A Passion Chronicle

Published in Ad Gallery Vivo

Vol 3, Issue 7

By

[Sadaf Fayyaz]

What your favorite stars state about their biggest passion, is something that would interest you a lot. There is no human in this world, without any passion. Yet some people may be unaware of their true or biggest passion. According to Brian Norris, “Passion is a gift of the spirit combined with the totality of all the experiences we've lived through. It endows each of us with the power to live and communicate with unbridled enthusiasm.” This is something straight from the hearts of different celebrities. They talked about their passions: 

 “My biggest passion is definitely music and it always strengthens me to deal with all the obstacles in life. It is the main driving force behind whatever I have achieved so far. It helps me to strive for more and fight all the challenges in life because it brings a lot of energy and positivity in me. “Ali Sher 

“I feel my biggest passion is excelling in the field of arts especially show business. It helps me obtain my aims and objectives of life which are to be a good human being and learn as much as I can. It exposes me to different faculties which are thought provoking and makes me interact with different people from diverse backgrounds which serve as a big boost to my learning curve. Since I am a professional banker too and show business is my only passion, it takes its toll at times since banking is an equally demanding field. But I must say that over the years, I have learnt the art of time management, for which I am grateful to my IBA Dean and Director Dr. Wahab, for time management teachings.  I enjoy both the fields and this keeps me going!” Farooq Hasan

“That would be to be somebody whom people can look up to and count on. I want everyone around me to be happy and I want myself to be so strong that when people might need me and my help, I would be able to say ‘yes’ and I would be able to help them.  I want everyone around me to feel that they have someone they can count on no matter what.... that is my passion ... I don’t know if I am making any sense but I can’t live this life just for myself, but live for others. People live for themselves. If I do the same, there would be no difference between me and them. When I am gone, I want everyone to miss me, when I’ll die my head would be high.” Nouman Javaid 

 “My biggest passion is music and I want to express my feelings via music. If I have any obstacles that interfere with my passion, I slowly try to minimize the obstacles and focus more on my passion. A famous quote says ‘Where there is a will, there is a way ‘.” Kami Jee 

“My passion in life is to make films I believe in. As nothing comes easy in life, I look at all the obstacles as a means to get one step closer to my objective.” Adil Sher

 

“Other than just doing what I love, I guess I'm driven by making my mark in history, being memorable and proving to those who ever doubted me or were indifferent to me wrong. I only have one life, nothing after. And I want to make the most of it. Nothing will stop me from doing that.” Adil Omar

“My biggest passion is of course acting and I have been very passionate to give the best in my serials. I have received so much respect, love and acceptance for just being what I am. Acting is a serious career and one cannot it take it as a hobby. Achievement comes at the cost of hard work. Acting is like a little child in you who keeps exploring new things in you. With the passage of time, I think I have had my share. There isn’t any place where you don’t face any difficulties or obstacles and Television is no different, I remember there was a time when new dramas were coming in and almost every channel was competing with Indian Media but we continued to produce some good dramas that finally forced the audience to change their minds. Now, I think Pakistani audience loves watching Pakistani dramas, since I witnessed an encouraging feedback that keeps me on my toes. I just want to continue doing some good work and I feel responsible to project Pakistani media in International arena. For this, most of the senior actors are working towards it and we all very hopeful (touch wood). Adnan Siddiqui 

“For me my biggest passion is first of all praying to my Allah, then my singing and my family. These passions have helped me overcome all obstacles and attain all my aims in life.” Zille Huma 

“My biggest passion is to never stop playing music. My aim and objective is to have my own album out and to see that music comes back in to the hearts of our fans. Barriers will never stop but the most important thing is to break all the barriers. I as a musician and as many find it difficult to get rid of the current obstacles, but one can go on and never give up. I will always be a true and passionate musician and try to bring out the best from my heart, love and peace.”  Allan Smith 

“My only passion is to be a recognized/world acknowledged Director with my own established production house and a banner that produces films with conceptual value. 
My life! I am one of the fortunate ones who have had a chance to do what is my passion. Acting and direction are my life and my passion. My entire existence is driven by my passion. This work is my life and I live my passion every day. My closest friends and family are part of this field and together we live a life of envy as some would say. My passion is the force that drives my life and every day I feel it in my gut and through my achievements that I am moving closer to my goals.

Obstacles & Barriers! This is a difficult line of work as there are many fine lines that are crossed by many and to keep yourself straight and honest is what some say is an obstacle in itself. However; I have my strict stance that there is nothing that cannot be overcome with diligence, hard work and honesty. These have been my strengths and these have brought me further than anything else could have. Daily obstacles and barriers are a part of this industry but then these are the very things that turn you into a stronger, more successful person. As a woman of course problems are two-fold as it is tougher to be recognized, tougher to make your mark as a director/producer. Yet; I have been fortunate in this also. My friends and the people in this industry have been helpful and kind also especially my business partner Bilal Sami with whom I have a production house "KCGL". Nadia Afgan 

“My biggest passion is making music, or rather seeing music happen through me. I have come to believe firmly in the fact that if we follow our passion, our dream genuinely, single-mindedly and patiently - all our other needs will be taken care of by the grace of the One. Obstacles are immensely necessary in order to 'hone' my craft, my intent and my passion - therefore the strange fact that art and music often flourish in conditions of social/political/religious repression!”Arieb Azhar 

 “My passion is to create- to translate a feeling, a vision into a reality, more like a fabrication of my thoughts!- Obstacles occur on both levels visual and otherwise-the key is to overcome them without compromising your vision!- so- it is usually hard but long enough in the business, one gets to learn how to handle such issues well.” Fahad Hussayn