We can all agree that Umaima blew us away in Mrs. & Mr. Shameem! Let’s not forget Saba Qamar’s outstanding performance in all her past projects, be it in Bollywood, Lollywood or Pakistani Television, she owns every frame she’s in! Apart from being a powerhouse of talent, she also has a great mind. Here are 9 life experiences that she shared with FUCHSIA. Scroll down to get enlightened!
1. Work Has Made Saba More Patient & Empathetic
Jab mai poori poori raat shoot kar ke aati thi toh mera dil nahi chahta tha ke mai apni ghar ki maid ko utha kar bolon ke mujhe khana garam kar ke dou. Mujhe hota tha ke mai us ki neend kyun kharab karon. Toh kaam ne mujhe ehsas sikhaya hai.
Saba Qamar
When I used to come back home after all night, the thought of waking up my maid to get me something to eat used to disturb me because it would be unfair to her.
2. She Received Eidi From Irrfan Khan!
Saba shared a precious memory and keepsake she carries from the sets of Hindi Medium. She might want to frame that one and we won’t be surprised if she does!
Mai ne Irrfan sir se kaha ke mujhe Eidi chahiye aaj, mei ghar peh nahi hoon toh ab aap hi hain mere baray, aap hi mujhe Eidi dein gaye. Toh unhon ne mujhe note peh apne signature diye and mai ne kaha date bhi mention kareen.
Saba Qamar
I asked Irrfan Khan to give me Eidi and I have his signed note. I must frame it.
3. This Revelation Came As A Surprise To Saba
Saba Qamar shares a revelation she found hard to wrap her head around.
Love marriage, jab app kisi se pyar karte ho aur pyar ki shaadi karte ho toh woh dou log idhar udhar nahi dekhte hoon gaye, kisi aur ke baray mein sochte nahi hoon gaye. So kisi aise mard se jis ne recently love marriage ki ho, aap ko offer aye toh woh mere liye pehla shocking experience tha. I was like, aisa bhi hota hai.
Saba Qamar
You think that nothing is more sacred than the bond of marriage and then a supposedly happily married man (who might have had a love marriage) approaches you and you are completely taken aback!
4. Saba Highlights The Bitter Truth Of Power Imbalance In A Marriage
Mai ne aaj bhi dekha hai k chahe aurat pura ghar chala rahi hai, chalegi ghar main us hi mard ki jo ghar betha kuch nahi kar raha.
Saba Qamar
Even if a woman is running the entire household, it will be the man sitting at home who will make the decisions and whose voice matters.
5. Her Thoughts On ‘The One’
Jis ko aap se pyar hoga na us ko aap ko kehna nahi parhega ke aap ko kiya chahiye. Woh aap ko waqt bhi dega, woh app ki choti choti cheezon ka khayal bhi rakhega.
Saba Qamar
The one who is in love with you will give you time, importance and all the care you need without you ever asking from them in the first place.
6. On The Need For Companionship In Old Age
Mummy ne aaj tak shaadi nahi ki aur akeli hain woh, un k pass ab kuch nahi hai karne k liye. Ek companion toh deserve karte hain na but aaj tak mai ne mummy se yehi suna k log kiya kahein gaye. Kyun hum in cheezon main phansein hain, kia ek insaan dosre insaan ko deserve nahi karta?
Saba Qamar
My father passed away when I was very young. At that time my mother managed to pass the time. You get busy in life. But in old age, you need a companion. She has nothing to do. She needs companionship. But till today she says keh log kya kahenge? Does a person not deserve another person?
7. Nothing But Praises For Nauman Ijaz & His Talent
Guru hain woh, acting ka school hain woh aur kia kamal insaan hain. Allah ne un ko itna talent dia hai, mai ne dialogue delivery, confidence and tehrao un se sikha hai. Kahan ‘Mera Sain’ karne wala itna macho man just played an effeminate character.
Saba Qamar
Nauman Ijaz is an acting school in himself. I could not expect that such a manly person can do such an effeminate character, revealed Saba.
8. Saba On Speaking Up Against Wrongs
Jahan aap ko kuch ghalat lagta hai, aap us ke liye awaaz zaror uthain. Bolein zaror, chahe us ko sune wale chaar kaan hi kyun na hoon ya chaar log hi kyun na hoon. Mujhe jahan theek nahi lagta mai kehti hoon aur jahan sach lagta hai us k liye bhi bolti hoon.
Saba Qamar
You must always raise a voice for injustice or where you feel something is going wrong. I try and do that. Even if only 4 people are listening.
9. What Her Characters Are For Her
Characters aap ko ek naya insaan bana deite hain, ek nai cheez aap ki personality mein add hojati hai. Shayad buhat se log kehte hain ke un ko farq nahi parhta, mujhe toh buhat parhta hai. Mujhe lagta hai mere sare characters ka kuch na kuch reh gaya hai mere andar.
Saba Qamar
Other actors might not feel anything but for me, every character I have performed has become a part of me now.
Catch The Full Interview Here!
Listening to Saba Qamar speak her mind out was an experience in humility & charm, her life experiences add a fresh perspective to events and people we might often take for granted. We wish her all success in her future projects. Listen in to the full conversation here:
We hope you take away something valuable from this article. Let us know in the comments what your favourite moment from this interview is!
I usually don’t Saba Qamar don’t praise actors or actresses, but Saba is different . She leaves long lasting impression.