The petite actress Sidra Batool has won our hearts with impressive performances in several drama serials including Aye Zindagi, Parvarish, Umeed, Ishq Hamari Galiyon Mein, and many others. The actress took a career break a couple of years ago to fulfill her parenting duties but now she is all set to make a comeback in serials. In an exclusive chit-chat with MAG, she shares some fun moments of her life and how her illness has changed her perspective on life. Excerpts:

How would you describe yourself in 5 words?

Compassionate, courteous, sincere, ambitious, and adaptable.

What makes you smile and what scares you the most?

Helping others makes me happy. Losing a loved one is scary for me.

What do you like doing in your spare time?

Hardly get that after kids, lol. But, when I do. I read Holy Book, read other stuff, and watch Netflix.

Would you date a fan?

No

What would you change your name to?

Zoya Hussain

Who is the messiest person you know?

Hmmm, 99% of men and kids like to mess around.

What’s the most interesting thing you’ve read or seen this week?

A book by Oprah Winfrey, ‘What happened to You.

What would you like to remember about yourself?

That I haven’t hurt anyone

What's your annoying habit?

Cleaning and perfection.

Life for you is …?

Recently I have been sick. After everything that I have been through I have realized life is very precious. Live every moment because you don’t know which moment could be your last one. Keep smiling and love yourself and everyone around you. Stay away from hate, it comes with a burden that never leaves you.

Social media is?

It is a whole new world and I take it as a platform where I can earn money and spread positivity.