Amar Khan gives off the impression that she should not be trifled with even before you speak with her. It’s significant enough that the actor was able to develop and produce a whole feature picture. She also starred in Dum Mastam (2022) as Alia Butt, the primary character.
It isn’t too surprising that Amar chose this path. The actor first attended the New York Film Academy after studying filmmaking at Lahore’s Beaconhouse National University. Fareeha Jabeen, her mother, is a seasoned television actor who debuted in Neelay Haath on PTV in 1989. Even with all the resources at one’s disposal, including natural talent and a legacy, it is still the responsibility of the individual to produce something meaningful.
It seems that Amar Khan has the perseverance to get things done.
On Eid 2022, Dum Mastam debuted with Ghabrana Nahi Hai, Parde Mein Rehne Do, and Chakkar. After a lengthy break, movies were coming back to theaters. However, concurrent Eid releases typically lead to a rather uneven allocation of attention. Dum Mastam was not well received by its contemporaries, even though Imran Ashraf was endearing as Bao and Amar was witty but entertaining as Alia. The reviews that came next were also conflicting. Even while we may never know how Amar felt right away after this, we did witness her sing at the 21st Lux Style Awards in Lahore just a few months later, and she was the cutest and most.
Speaking with Amar Khan validates your assumption that she is vibrant and full of life, whether your impression was formed based on her on-screen and stage personas. She is honest about her background and is a pleasure to chat to. Since she received the best education and opportunities available, she really states that she has never had to suffer in her life. On the other side, Fareeha Jabeen, her mother, has worked in the field for decades without experiencing more or better success. Although one does not define the other, it is possible that Amar’s strong ambition stems from his desire to avoid being labeled or marginalized, much like Fareeha Jabeen.
However, Amar will inform you directly, so you won’t need to resort to armchair psychology to persuade her to confirm or refute the suspicion. She claims, “I talk a lot about my journey and the kind of work I want to do.” I do occasionally receive offers for unconventional roles, but other times the scripts I receive make me want to cry. I ask yourself, Is this really what all of this effort was for? However, an actor’s responsibility is to embody each character with the same poise and assurance as the next.
Amar has always had a passion for the arts and has spent her entire childhood among books, music, and movies. She lists some of the greatest storytellers in Urdu literature as the ones she studied under “Asghar Nadeem Syed, a senior television writer at BNU, who had us read some very complex Urdu writing.” According to Amar, “writing and acting are just so connected,” and it appears that her acting is influenced by her writing impulses and vice versa.
Amar, who rose to prominence during the rise of social media paparazzi, is among the younger generation of performers who handle the constant scrutiny with humor and remarkably strong skin.The public has always been obsessed with celebrities, and those who are in the public spotlight are aware of what they are getting themselves into. That being said, it would be unreasonable to expect all celebrities to always be amenable to criticism, comments, and public opinion.Amar says, “I don’t deal with trolls.” One adjusts to it. People get confused when you play a number of formulaic parts that make you famous or appealing to your audience, but you act differently in real life. In such cases, all that can be said is, “Woh meri acting thi, aur yeh mera real style hai.”
She remembers the reaction she received recently from a simple Instagram photo. “I didn’t know that a specific coffee chain was on the list of businesses to avoid during this war on Palestine,” the woman claims, adding that she was in London for an awards ceremony. “I went to get coffee and posted a photo there. Then, I noticed that a lot of people were criticizing me in my comments for going to the coffee shop and posting a picture there [and it got worse from there].”
“I made amends right away,” Amar declares. However, you must give me an opportunity to improve and learn. Please don’t insult me to the point where I lose interest in you!
Amar is extremely cautious about what she says and does and how it could be interpreted since she is aware of the kind of attention and criticism that comes with being a public figure. “I take great care when I speak; something you say casually or in jest could be misunderstood.”Words that are composed and shared with the intention of causing trouble, like messages on Whatsapp, have the potential to generate mayhem that you were not intending. These days, everything is recorded digitally, so you have to be careful with language. I am aware that some people would only disclose voice notes or text messages to get some influence or to make you appear unprofessional.
So long as exercising caution helps me avoid that suffering, then I’m good with it.
Amar Khan, meanwhile, is far less explicit when naming her favorite things. Her interests are simply too broad to fit into a small number of categories or labels, therefore this isn’t because she’s being careful.
She protests, “I can’t say which movie genre I like best—I love them all! Not all of them at times. Sometimes it’s just one specific genre,” Amar chuckles. It is impossible to adequately express or define love for a concept, a person, or anything else, is it? She is not to fault.
Though she does have her sights set on specific goals. Because storytelling is a part of her craft that she appreciates, she likes to collaborate with the best storytellers. Regarding her preferences and what she will and won’t do, she is adamant. Above all, Amar Khan is totally dedicated to her beliefs. There are tedious times in acting, just as in any other career. When I find myself completely engrossed in a character that is compelling, nuanced, and gives you something to ponder, I know I’m in the proper spot. At that point, I pause, assess the situation, and count my blessings.
Amar claims, “I am very outspoken about my journey and the kind of work I want to do.” I do occasionally receive offers for unconventional roles, but other times the scripts I receive make me want to cry. I ask myself, Was this worth all the effort I put in? However, an actor’s responsibility is to embody each character with the same poise and assurance as the next.