DRIVE, DRAMA & PEMRA FT. OSMAN TAHIR
We've never showcased intimacy between a couple on Pakistani television... So I didn't understand what exactly was being banned - Tahir
In this article, find H! Pakistan get up close with actor Osman Tahir on drive, drama, and PEMRA!
HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR ROLES? IS THERE SOMETHING SPECIFIC YOU LOOK FOR WHEN A SCRIPT COMES TO YOU FOR APPROVAL?
Sometimes the first thing is the story itself, then comes the character. Often it's a super interesting character with a storyline that may be a normal good story. The main thing then comes, how can I add value to the project, how does the character? What's the depth I can go into? If the checkboxes are ticked off, then I'm game.
DO YOU PREPARE A LOT BEFORE THE CAMERA ROLLS?
I try to do the best I can. It's very difficult for me to do a scene without rehearsing for it; I've done it, could’ve been, should've been better. If it's a demanding scene, then I try to isolate my thoughts and think of the scene in terms of how I can approach it with the character in mind.
IS THERE A CONTEMPORARY ACTOR YOU LOOK UPTO?
Man these days Ahmed Ali Akbar is doing great, and what a great job with Parizad right?!
AS AN ACTOR, WHAT DO YOU THINK OF PEMRA’S RECENT INTIMACY BAN BETWEEN MARRIED TV COUPLES?
We've never showcased intimacy between a couple on Pakistani television... So I didn't understand what exactly was being banned.
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST PET PEEVE REGARDING THE PAKISTANI DRAMA INDUSTRY?
The lack of value in a project. From pre production, to production to post production.
WHAT SHOW, DOMESTIC OR INTERNATIONAL WOULD YOU ABSOLUTELY LOVE TO BE A PART OF?
Anything that's made with heart honestly. We can easily create as good as international shows/movies if we're just given the time and resources to put our hearts into our work.
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU’RE NOT WORKING?
I try to spend time with friends and family, and work on passion projects.
WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THE RACE?
Just getting the engine warmed up.