Pakistani-American actress Summiya Hassan displays on religion, fame and a inventive return dwelling
KARACHI:
Pakistani-American actress and mannequin Summiya Hassan has revealed how her love for Pakistani cinema and tv impressed her to reconnect along with her roots, even whereas residing in the USA.
Chatting with The Categorical Tribune, she shared insights into her profession, her admiration for Pakistani stars, and the cultural significance of Ramazan in her life.
After watching the blockbuster movie ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ in a US cinema, Summiya stated she turned an ardent fan of Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan. “I reside in America, however my coronary heart beats for Pakistan. I deeply miss Pakistan’s tradition whereas residing in the USA,” she stated.
Summiya is now in Pakistan to work on a brand new undertaking underneath the mentorship of famend director Nadeem Baig. The undertaking may also function celebrated movie star Kubra Khan and actor Shuja Haider in various roles.
“It’s an unimaginable alternative to work alongside such gifted artists. Nadeem Baig has all the time impressed me, and studying from him is a dream,” she remarked.
Whereas Bollywood movies typically dominate the American diaspora’s screens, Summiya stated Pakistani tv dramas have carved a particular place in worldwide hearts.
“I watched the drama’ Case No. 9′, and Saba Qamar’s efficiency was actually excellent. Pakistani dramas are emotionally highly effective as a result of they join with actuality the feelings, the faces, and the struggles are all very actual,” she defined.
When requested about her personal aspirations as a producer, Summiya emphasised ladies empowerment. “I need to produce dramas that painting ladies as sturdy, educated, and assured. Supporting English-medium schooling, guiding younger ladies towards worldwide tutorial alternatives, and inspiring increased research overseas are themes very near my coronary heart,” she stated.
Ramazan holds a particular place in Summiya’s reminiscences of Pakistan. She recounted heat gatherings through the holy month: “When relations invite you over, their hospitality is really heart-warming. The best way they be certain that everybody’s plate is full, the number of meals, and the care they present it fills your coronary heart with happiness. That feeling of Ramazan gatherings is extremely lovely.”
Evaluating Ramazan within the US to Pakistan, she famous cultural variations. “Right here in Pakistan, fasting, prayers, and breaking quick collectively is all a part of a family-like, loving setting. In the USA, it is totally different many individuals simply quick with out understanding the deeper which means. Right here, there’s mindfulness, devotion, and real take care of each other, which makes an enormous distinction,” she stated.
Even when she stays in Pakistan with out her household, Summiya stated she by no means feels alone. “The individuals listed here are extremely sort and caring. They be sure to by no means really feel far out of your family members. Ramazan in Pakistan is widely known with love, heat, and a way of belonging it is actually particular,” she mirrored.
Summiya has additionally loved assembly outstanding figures within the leisure world. She has met Shah Rukh Khan in the USA and attended live shows by Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Atif Aslam, Strings, and the band Jal.
“I’m very keen on touring and have visited many international locations. However regardless of the place I am going, Pakistan all the time has a particular place in my coronary heart,” she stated.
With a mix of worldwide publicity and a deep connection to her roots, Summiya Hassan is poised to carry a contemporary perspective to Pakistan’s leisure business one which celebrates tradition, ladies empowerment, and the non secular essence of Ramazan.
