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Bollywood has immense impact on our lives: Pakistani actress
Thursday October 25, 2012 04:38:03 PM,
Aastha Khurana, IANS
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Mumbai: Bollywood's
influence on Pakistani lives and on its film industry is
undeniable, says model-actress Aamina Sheikh, a well-known face in
the neighbouring country's fashion and entertainment sector.
"One can't deny the Bollywood influence in Pakistan," Aamina told
IANS, adding that people in Pakistan were as passionate about
Bollywood as Indians.
"So much so that they want to compete with Bollywood films. We, as
actors, always say that we can't compare the two industries at
infrastructural and other level. But people can't help but
compare."
"Bollywood has an immense impact on our lives. Who doesn't want to
take a deep dive into it," added the 29-year-old.
Asked about her favourite actor and who she would want to work
with, Aamina answered promptly: "Abhishek Bachchan and Ranbir
Kapoor would be nice."
Aamina, who is the face of L'Oreal Paris, Emirates Airlines,
Pantene Shampoo and Clear Shampoo in Pakistan, was in India for
the first time for her forthcoming film "Josh", which was screened
at the 14th Mumbai Film Festival (MFF) here.
Directed by Iram Parveen Bilal, "Josh" is the only fiction film
from Pakistan screened at MFF in the last five years. It is also
the only film from the neighbouring country to be showcased at the
festival this year.
"I am here for the first time and what better way to come for work
through work. 'Josh' is a film that has been made with a lot of
passion and heart. I am hoping it does well," she said.
Talking about her character in the film she said: "I play Fatima,
who has a group of friends who are very progressive and represent
the urban youth from cities like Karachi and Mumbai. It is through
her friends that she explores her nanny's village. The nanny runs
a 'khaana ghar' that Fatima attempts to run after her nanny dies.
"As she starts the journey, she comes across a lot of complexities
and tries to address them head on. So the film is about her
journey of exploration of the village, which has mystery and
lies."
"Josh" will break the stereotype of the country, hopes Aamina.
"The plot of the film is like an allegory of what Pakistan is
right now. It is a bird's eye view of what the country is. The
story makes you touch the heart of Pakistan and break the
stereotype image of the country," she said.
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