HELLO! Pakistan June 2017 | Page 103

Emmad rocks a white buttoned down shirt, a light- weight look for keeping the heat off this season. The shirt has been paired with black shorts accessorised with a pair of sunnies and a cap for a classic summer vibe I liked Ghosh’s vision and the way he explained things. It was to be shot in Bangkok; the date structure was also locked when Kareena Kapoor opted out because of health reasons. The timing wasn’t right, now the political circumstances are different. If anything, I’d say it encouraged me to work harder. Which other directors inspire you to work with them, for a commercial, film or TV? The gradual process of my improvement and learning has been because I’ve worked with solid directors: Shaqueille Khan (Shaq) explained how to approach a character and that the ability to relax is the biggest asset an actor can have. Alternately, Shahzad Kashmiri provides freedom and leverage and asks you to play on the power of spontaneity and improvisation. someone who I look up to personally and professionally and his work speaks for itself. Mahira has been a game changer for the industry. By referring to a longer project, I think you are hinting at a feature film – why not? To be the best you have to work with the best. You were cast along with Kareena Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor in directo