Zaira Wasim: I am still exploring what I want to do

Actress Zaira Wasim has made her mark in the Bollywood film industry at just 17 years of age. She starred in two films, both alongside superstar Aamir Khan and still managed to steal the show. In fact, Aamir even called her the best actress in the industry today. While her performance in 'Dangal' won her a National Award for the Best Supporting Actress, Zaira wowed the audience again with her performance in the critically acclaimed film 'Secret Superstar'.

When asked if working in films has had an impact on her personality, Zaira said, "I don’ t think I have yet understood or realised the change that has happened because it has been gradual. People around me probably noticed it more. I genuinely believe that while I was acting in these two films I have learnt a lot. I got so many varied experiences. The best part was that I got to know a lot of things about myself. I got to know my strengths and weaknesses, as a person and as an actor, too."

When asked what was the most fun thing about facing the camera even after doing two films, she said, "You become a different person. You get to portray a variety of emotions. At times, you can escape from your own reality. What you do on screen, could or couldn’t be you. That’s the best part about acting. You get to display a huge range of emotions and be someone else."

When asked if she was excited to watch films that show children in the right light, she said, "It’s wonderful that such films are being made. The problem with these films is that there isn’t much of a market for such films. There are people who have written great stories, but they have this apprehension; they don’t know where to go as there’s not a huge market for such films. I hope that really changes. People should have a choice and have cinema for all age groups."

When asked if she had planned on another career choice, the actress said, "No, I am still exploring what I want to do. I hope to discover it someday. I am just going with the flow right now."

Talking about what comes next, she said, "Nothing is keeping me busy right now. 'Secret Superstar' has just come out and I am getting so much love. I just want to live the moment and enjoy it. As for acting, there’s nothing in the pipeline for now. I am looking forward to good things happening to me in life. Let’s see what happens."

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Credits: DNA