Sara Malik is one of those rare artists who find their niche with sheer hard work and devotion to their dream. Born in an educated family of Multan, she began her studies at a native school. After completing college, she joined a daily newspaper in Multan as a crime reporter.
Since she was interested in the creative arts, especially acting, she travelled to Karachi. She started her acting career with theatre, and within a span of a year, secured a place for herself in the showbiz as a talented and impressive actor and model.
She is currently acting in several plays and serials produced by various television channels, including the most awaited ‘Intezaar’. As she believes in commitment and hard work, she looks forward to a glamorous and bright future.
“Theatre always fascinated me. I was interested in acting from childhood, and I knew that I would one day become a successful artiste. I moved to Karachi to fulfil my desire, and it proved to be fruitful and rewarding. I learnt here the art of direction as well as worked for a private TV channel as an associate director,” she said.
Next, she did a programme ‘Road Show’, which was appreciated a lot by the masses. After that, she performed in Adam Rathor’s theatre ‘Matti Ki Gurya’. Thus, a chain of acting and modelling work for various TV channels started.
“My seniors encouraged me and helped me build confidence. During my first performance, I was very nervous, but Rathor encouraged me and removed my phobias. I am very thankful to him for training and support. I am also thankful to Nazir Ahmed, the Public Relations Officer at the State-run TV channel, for his support,” she said.
Her family members are not happy with her decision of joining the showbiz and modelling, but she is hopeful that her success would change their stance.
“Nepotism, favouritism and grouping are consuming the industry from within. Talented and hardworking actors are often ignored. Moreover, some producers have created their own lobbies and they work within them. As far as my aims and ambitions are concerned, I have hope and confidence in my hardworking attitude and inner potential, and I will make progress without using anyone as a ladder,” she said.
She is currently working with producer Manzur Magsi, who taught her to perform in front of a three-angular camera. She has just completed his serial ‘Intezaar’. Besides, she is also doing a telefilm ‘Shaitaan’, a soap opera ‘Aanch’, and a few commercials for various private TV channels.
“I have successfully played all kinds of roles, but I like to play negative characters more because I think it is a real challenge for an artiste and I love to meet challenges with full dedication,” she said.
If she had not been an artiste, she would have been a journalist because she had worked for a leading daily newspaper as a crime reporter. She likes to expose social issues and practices of social injustice.
Talking about her mentors, she said, “Haleem Adil Sheikh supported me a lot and provided me with a chance to work for his channel. Later on, Rathor finished my qualities through his theatre. When I came to the State-run TV channel, Ahmed guided me and encouraged me to work there. Magsi helped me a lot in this regard as well. I am thankful to all of them from the depth of my heart.”
Talking about the producers she wishes to work with, she said that she liked senior producers Qasim Jalali and Kazim Pasha. She sees Jalali as an institute and wishes to work under Jalali and Pasha’s guidance because she believes that it would refine her craft.
“Having dreams help us struggle for their materialisation. Otherwise, life would have been very boring and aimless. My first choice is to be a refined and finished actor and model, and after that, I will engage in my own productions,” she said.
“I don’t believe in false dreams and I have learnt things with sheer hard work because that is the only characteristic that makes you realise your dreams. Dreams must be followed with conviction and clarity and a well-organised course of action,” she added.
