I know a pretty and gorgeous lady who is multi-talented. I always wanted to interview her for the readers of junaidsays because I love all of them. Her life is full of inspiration. She has been known by many names – Best English Debater in Pakistan, The Golden Voice of FM 100, Master Makeup Artist, Lead Designer and much more. After having all these things in her life, she is also a wonderful actress who plays mesmerizing and powerful roles.
Yes! She is Saman Ansari. One of the most favorite actresses of junaidsays. Saman Ansari always does powerful roles and her way of expressing to the audience is awesome. She did number of Pakistani dramas and TV soaps. Along with that she also did guest appearance in one of the comedy series airing on HUM TV named as Mr. Shameem. Now a days Saman is playing the role of “Bibi Sahiba” in Dampukht Aatish e Ishq which is aired on A-plus. You guys should watch that drama.
Always creating “Niche” Saman Ansari used her talents to fill voids in market segments. Saman Ansari is also a wonderful makeup artist. As I said, she is a multi-talented lady and these things prove me right.
Junaidsays is lucky to have an interview with the gorgeous and multi-talented Saman Ansari. See what she had said about her life and career.
- Describe Saman Ansari in your words.
I am a real woman. No pretense, no dependence. I was created to love, care, respect, learn, teach, excel and each day I do my best to do so. I am youthful, I am grateful, I am blessed, and I am extremely hardworking. And above all I am UNIQUE. I am Saman Ansari.
- How you came into Showbiz industry?
In college, I was a debater, a singer, an actor and as the general secretary of the college student’s council was a public speaker. Radio Pakistan approached me to host their morning music show so I went and it was second nature to me. I would do the show from 6-8 every day and then get dropped at college. Then I auditioned for a documentary narration for the education TV channel of PTV. I immediately got offered hosting for their talk shows. But the real ‘showbiz’ experience came when the first FM Radio channel was launched in Pakistan. I was chosen from thousands of candidates to be the first female voice to go on air for the morning show that was broadcast live from 7-11, 6 days a week and with their high-tech broadcast technology I had listeners from the Arabian Sea cost all the way to Siachin! The response to my style of speaking and the content I shared in my show was Alhamdulillah unbelievable. My fan mail used to come in multiple sacks every day from the PO BOX!
- Whether it was difficult to convince your family when you joined showbiz.
Not at all. I am the daughter of one of the initial brilliant team of PTV in Pakistan. My father was a director/producer and worked in the industry since 1965. All my parents wanted from me was for me to excel in my studies and for every project I got, whether on Radio or TV to be selected on the basis of pure talent and not whose daughter I was. So when I would go for an audition, I would never mention who my father was. Alhamdulillah my passion to excel and my talent always paved the way for me.
- You have worked in Pakistani drama industry. What will you say about this industry?
It’s booming! With so many channels on air now with the constant need for programming to fill their 24 hour transmissions, the need for new talent is like never before. Of course like in any other industry there are those who are exceptional, those who are good and then those who are mediocre 🙂
- Any actor/actress you want to work with.
Yes! In female actors, I would love to work alongside Saba Qamar. I think she is finest in her performance in the industry right now. In male actors, I want to work opposite Faisal Qureshi.
- In addition to acting, you also worked as a radio host and TV anchor. What do you enjoy the most among all?
All of them! Even now I do live anchoring for media events, red carpets and corporate presentations. I love the real time interaction with people. In radio which I believe is the toughest medium to excel in because all you are reaching out with is your voice. Your vocal quality, tone, pitch, your control on breathing and your content. Acting to me is second nature. I have always been very expressive with my eyes and my gesticulation and body language coupled with my vocal modulation control has Alhamdulillah made my acting career very well appreciated in a span of less than 2 years.
- You hosted a talk show in Dubai interviewing biggest Bollywood stars. How was your experience?
Lovely! They were all very professional, approachable and down to earth. They implement the saying that you are made a star by your fans and how the media perceives you. One of them said do you know you talk and look like Madhuri Dixit Didi? That was one of the rare moments in my life where I was speechless!
- You have so many attributes to your personality, from where you got your talents?
My Nana Jaan. He is a prodigy, a genius- In his prime master mathematician, a financial expert, an artist, a sculpture, the finest flute player in the sub-continent, a classical music expert, fluent in multiple languages, a poet and a walking encyclopedia of all the major works of poetry by sub-continental poets in Urdu and Farsi! So the gene pool was loaded! My mother has the sweetest voice and gentle style of speaking and she is an incredible painter, textile expert and above all that one of the most highly acclaimed early year’s educator in Pakistan. My father was a star director/producer of his time, brilliant stars like Alamgir, Behorze Sabzwari and Tina Sani all were introduced by my father and to date always mention his name with utmost respect when talking about their careers. So you see the amazing talent coming down the generations. I can only say I am so grateful and so truly blessed.
- How do you manage your professional commitments and personal life, is it difficult for you?
Yes it is challenging and that is where my time management skills come into play. I have managed huge projects for my businesses when I was living in the USA and I know how to juggle commitments in limited time without affecting the final product quality. Sleep deprivation was a big issue in the beginning and I have learned how to take ‘catnaps’ between scenes, in the car, in the makeup room etc. I can be found curled up in the tiniest space sound asleep. My pet name on most sets has become sleeping beauty. Of course the moment the Assistant Director arrives with the details of the next scene I am as fresh as a cucumber and ready to roll.
- You are a mother of handsome son, have motherhood changed you or not?
Thank you! Aayaan Meekyle is truly my gift from Allah. This handsome young man is the example of pure love! He is such a wonderful soul, and matures beyond his years. May Allah keep him protected, wise and humanitarian always.
Yes I have changed. For the better. I have learnt to give my all and then in return to be overwhelmed with the sweet words’ Amma, I love you’. I have learnt to respect my parents even more for all the sacrifices they made to ensure I had the best. I have learnt an amazing amount of patience, perseverance and preservation over the past ten years, ever since he came into my life.
- What will you say about the professionalism in Pakistan?
It is on its growth curve. There will be loop holes, bottle necks and road bumps. But, it is there and it will get better. That I am positive about!
- Whether Saman Ansari has a crush on someone, can you name that lucky one?
Ever since I was 16 I had had a major crush on Tom Cruise. Still do and always will.
- Pakistani cinema industry has revived itself. Whether we are seeing you in upcoming movies?
InshAllah when I see a script where my talent as a character actor can be fully used, yes. Nothing is in the works yet.
- You did number of serials, who is your favorite co-actor?
I have had a great time working with most of my co-stars. Everyone has a unique set of abilities in their performance that they bring with them. But all in all my most incredible experience has been with Nauman Ejaz! He not only is a mind bogglingly fantastic actor but is also a mentor, a true teacher and helped me unearth even more acting excellence by guiding me and working with me. The result can be seen in the enchanting and mysterious presence of Bibi Sahiba Noor Bano in Dumpukht.
- And what is your current lineup of projects?
Right now I am working on a mystery family saga soap, starting a mega cast classy family ethics serial in October and if all goes well InshAllah a power serial in November focused on human rights issues.
- Any advice to inspire the readers of junaidsays.
You want something in life? Go ahead give it a try… Kiya ho ga? Ziyada say ziyada Kamyaab hojaen gay!!!!
It was my honor to know more about the Saman Ansari. Hope you guys learned a lot of things from her. Even I was one of her big fan and now she is also an inspiration to me.
Thank you so much Saman Ansari for your precious time that you took out for the readers of junaidsays Blog. I am really honored. Wishing you all the very best for your future projects and your life.
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