Interview with Aliya Imam - YOU Magazine, The News International

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Aliya Imam

Interviewed by Waqas Hasan Sharif

DATED: [24-JUNE-2008]

We have a lot of female models, artists, designers, singers but when it comes to directors... we have just a few of them. Initially, it was considered as a man's domain but with time women have started venturing into it as well. Among the few names, Aliya Imam stands tall in the field of film making. Starting off her career in early '90s, her directorial debut was 'Saza' which then lead to another hit serial 'Aik Tasveer Aur'. Recently, her soap 'Sirf Ek Baar' is gaining her accolades from the industry as well as from the masses. Amongst sitcoms, 'Boom boom', 'Mera Ghar No.1' and 'Salma Aur Sitare' are under her credit while 'Kuch Larkian' will be aired soon from a local TV channel. She has even acted in a number of plays and few music videos. In her recent project 'Thora Sa Asmaan' she has played a memorable role. And, if you think that's all... you are wrong! She has even hosted a couple of live shows and is about to hit our screens with 'Saturday mornings' very soon. For now, read on the one liners from our versatile and talented artist, Aliya Imam...

- You get disappointed when...

People don't turn up on time on sets

- Your most valuable possession

My good old Singer sewing machine

- You love the most

My nephews and nieces - Shees, Zulal, Lama and Lubaila

- You get thrilled

When I see my nephews and nieces playing in the garden

- Your philosophy of life

Simplicity is the beauty of life

- When you get bored you...

I stitch. It's a relief therapy for me.

- You enjoy the most

Playing cards and driving

You like men who are...

Supportive and caring

- Your favourite hang-out

Arizona Grill

- You wish you were...

Aliya Imam

- You are afraid of

Losing my family

- When feeling low you prefer

Kids' company

- One thing you hate about yourself

I forget things

- Your feeling when people recognise you

I feel elated

- Qualities you would like to see in your future husband

He should not be a liar and should get up early

- Describe Aliya Imam in three words

Naughty, bubbly and chatty