60 SECONDS WITH SAKINA SAMO

The iconic Sakina Samo off the screen from the 80s, is a face as fresh as ever. Making her on-screen debut with Dewarain leading to multiple nominations for best actress, she was a force unstoppable and way beyond her time. And if you think she has stopped now, then you couldn’t be more wrong. From onscreen performances, to the director’s chair, she has announced a “realistic and thought-provoking” film with her name on it soon. We have a quick chat with Samo and she keeps it warm and cosy. Read on….

Career-defining moment?

A good moment in my career was when I received the Nishan-e-Imtiaz award in recognition for my public service.

Happiness is…

Always within you, look inside.

The key to success is…

Be just you. Be in the moment. Don’t compare yourself with anyone. Work hard. Enjoy a day to day routine, the little things, and stability.

Hardest life lesson…

Prepare yourelf for unpleasant surprises that life has in store for each one of us.

Key life lesson…

Remember: tough times don’t last, tough people do.

What inspires you?

Unsung heroes, history and our seniors.

You, in three words?

Dreamer, believer, doer.

Advice to your younger self…

Everything is going to be fine in the end. If not, then it’s not the end.

Greatest life achievement?

Ask me in twenty years time.

Greatest fear?

I’m too positive to think about fears.

Biggest joy?

To see my children happy.

Something you still want to learn?

I still hope and want to continue to grow as a filmmaker.

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