For me, looks don’t matter, the character does: Imran Ashraf

Actor Imran Ashraf has established himself as one of the leading men in Pakistani entertainment world, especially for his outstanding performance as the differently-abled Bhola in ‘Ranjha Ranjha Kardi’.However, his success has come with a price. The budding star opened up about his struggle in the industry and why he believes that the looks of a character don’t matter, in an interview with BBC Asian Network.“For me, looks don’t matter. The character does. I think every actor should think in the same way,” Ashraf told BBC Asian Network.When asked what do you think that you have challenged the toxic masculinity in Pakistan, the 29-year-old ‘Inkaar’ star replied, “I am doing art and in art, there isn’t any need for six-packs, deep eyes, and pretty hair. And in this path, if some conventions and norms are being challenged, I can’t do anything about that.”He said for the last eight years people have laughed at him, and he has tolerated those jokes. He acclaimed, “I was called a minor supporting artist but I believed in Allah and asked for his help, worked hard and look now where I am.”

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