The ‘pawri’ girl, Dananeer Mobeen won our hearts when her ‘pawri horahi hai‘ video got viral last year. Since then, she has been unstoppable and has made a name for herself in the industry. Currently, we are watching her in Sinf e Aahan acing her role as Syeda Sidra, who is a naive and happy-go-lucky girl trying to survive the tough training in PMA to become an army officer. Dananeer has bowled over audiences through her performance as Syeda Sidra and we are here for it!
She acts, she sings, plus she is also a talented individual with unrivaled confidence. If anyone had any doubts about her acting prowess, she left all that behind with the first look she threw us as Syeda Sidra – yes, her character has found a place in the hearts of audiences. Scroll down to know what she has to say about Sinf e Aahan, her co-actors, her future plans, and more.
Her Take On Her Viral Video
Dananeer says that while she is grateful for the fame and love she received after her video went viral, she also feels good for being appreciated & acknowledged for her work. When talking about her famous ‘pawri horahi hai‘ video, she now feels that the five-second video doesn’t define her and she is glad that she has a body of work behind her other than that,that defines her.
Sinf e Aahan
Talking about passing the salute test, Dananeer described how difficult it was to get it right. She mentioned that all the actresses would go to each other’s rooms after 10-hour shoots to practice for the test. She talked about the fact that even after asking her father she wasn’t able to grasp how to do it and it was only after extensive practice that she managed to pass it.
Dananeer revealed that after doing the salute test, she broke down in tears because of the extreme pressure. She said that it took her five takes to pass it.
Dananeer mentioned that they received a medal and also a part of their uniform as souvenirs which she has gotten framed.
Dananeer also shared a time when she burst out crying as she missed her mother after a hectic day of shooting, where she had to complete an assault course wearing heavy equipment. She shared that she would send her lines to her mother and aunt who would then help her practice dialogues for Sinf e Aahan.
She described her character, Syeda Sidra in Sinf e Aahan as cute, full of life, and a loving innocent character. She talked about the fact that she wanted to shed her pathan accent and make sure that she was fully able to essay the punjabi girl she was playing.
Dananeer revealed how she was good at the physical exercises but she had to perform them poorly because her character demanded so.
Pakistan Military Academy (PMA)
Dananeer was in awe when she talked about PMA. She said that she had visited the place several times with her father because he was an army officer, but it was different being on her own. She played the role of a tour guide for all her co-stars and guided them on the protocols and mannerisms that need to be followed in PMA.
She narrated an amusing incident while she was walking in PMA, a gentleman cadet passed by and said ‘pawri horahi hai’ to which she was surprised that people recognized her even in PMA, even when she was wearing a hijab and was covered in dirt.
When talking about her character’s religious aspect, she said that she didn’t feel that the character was stereotypical rather, it was well written.
She realised she used to take the army for granted and didn’t truly appreciate the effort it took to become an army officer.
Dananeer Was All Praises For Her Co-Stars
Dananeer and her mother were most excited to meet Sajal Aly and Yumna Zaidi.
Sajal, is able to perform her role in such a way that it doesn’t seem humanly possible. Acting comes naturally to Sajal.
About Yumna, she revealed that she is very professional and punctual. Dananeer was also all praises for Kubra Khan and said that she has a beautiful heart. she said that shelearnedt how to be selfless after meeting Kubra.
She narrated an incident when she needed hangers and the next day, Kubra had bought those for her.
Dananeer revealed that Ramsha is very honest and you can never get bored with her! As for Syra Yousaf, she said that she is very intelligent and has a good grasp over many topics.
And Sheheryar Munawar? He is quite intelligent, she remarked.
Dananeer shared a cute moment on the set. It was late at night and everyone was starving. She returned to her mess where she had stored snacks in her room. She narrated taking four packets of Maggi along with hot Cheetos and cooked them in an electric kettle so everyone on the set had a Maggi-Cheeto midnight feast.
She also shared an incident where Sajal Aly had to do paraglide and she is acrophobic so she was naturally scared. When it was time for her to perform the stunt, the cast took a selfie with Sajal and teased her that this is their last picture with her and they would always remember her through that selfie.
On Achieving Fame & Her Take On The Entertainment Industry
The media industry is not what people think it is, rather, it’s a good place! She realized that all actors are just human like her and gradually, she felt more comfortable.
She narrated an incident where she went to a birthday party where people from the industry were very appreciative of her talent.
However, she mentioned that it’s a bit disheartening that what you bring with you (your influencer power) counts as your value. Not what you are inside.
Dananeer likes to count her blessings and understands that life is never perfect for anyone. She described how she felt at times about the negative trolling because of her popularity.
She also described an incident where during an interview she was asked a question in the game of date, kill, and marry where she chose the option of marrying Bilal Abbas. The next day after the interview was released, she saw news publications spreading rumors that she had agreed to marry Bilal Abbas which led to a lot of awkward situations for her and her family.
The Significance Of Family In Grooming An Individual
Dananeer eloquently explained that her family is responsible for all the confidence she has today. As a child, her father would value her opinions and would treat her like an adult. She also mentioned that she would be given books as gifts from her aunts and she would read them past her bedtime, hiding under a blanket with a torch. She added that she also got to travel both in Pakistan and abroad, which helped her to grow as a person. But she believes that strong willpower is what allows you to grow as a person. Another thing she mentioned that was very significant in her upbringing was the spiritual and religious training. She explained that she was taught to read Quran and was encouraged to offer namaz on time.
She mentioned that she has a slight obsession with British culture and had read Pride and Prejudice six times. What fascinates her most about that story is the idea of selfless love
Her Views On Marriage
She is open to the idea of an arranged marriage but wouldn’t rule out a love marriage either.
She said that the negativity associated with marriage is rightfully so because of the examples of unhappy marriages we see in our daily lives. She believes that it is necessary to give women equal rights in marriage and give them a say on how to run a household. She acknowledged that today’s generation is much more aware and men of this generation want to break the generational toxic cycle and want to give women around them more rights.
Moreover, Dananeer added that it is necessary for women to be educated as it creates awareness.
It is necessary for men to promote and encourage women in their lives to receive education and then pursue a career if they want to.
When talking about women who focus only on their husbands and marriages, she explained that only those women who are never given an identity and told that they are individuals too, think that their husbands are their identities and they must be prioritized above anyone else.
In the end, she concluded that she wants a person who is understanding and does not make her choose between her career and him.
Acting And Career
When asked about doing further projects for dramas and movies, she said that she will only choose a script that puts a message across and would not participate in a project that goes against her beliefs for e.g depicting violence in dramas.
She plans to do CSS and right now is working on her university degree. She enjoys Business and Biology and is planning to launch a skincare company in February.
She concluded with a statement that the content produced, whether it is about fashion, cooking, or mental health, must add value to someone’s life.
