‘A few months back, I was to play a 100-metre sprinter in a commercial film
and to make it as believable as possible, I took up a training regimen that
sprinters do. The result speaks for itself!’
All these different styles have been
conducive for my development
and my method.
If you had to name one person to
whom you could credit your
success in the entertainment
world, who would it be?
If it has to be only one, then I
think I’ll take my own name. Only
I can determine how far I can go,
no one else. In the end, I am
responsible for my success and my
failures, my victory and my defeat.
How did you start modelling and
what is the one thing you enjoyed
about it? And since your
appearances on the ramp have
taken a back seat do you miss it?
It all started when my mother
paid to get my portfolio done by
Ather Shahzad. They had an eye
for good talent, and in a way, the
circle is complete as we do this
feature with them today. It’s been
quite a journey and my formative
years as a model played a pivotal
role to where I am today. Though
there are a few similarities, the
training of a model is different
from the training of an actor. I
have some fond memories about
my modelling and ramp days as it
made me travel the world and
gave me a lot of exposure. Do I
miss it? Well, not really as it’s
something I still do but it’s more
personality oriented now.
Tell us about your fitness journey
and how far you have come?
Growing up, all I wanted to be
was a sportsman as any kind of
athletic activity came very
naturally to me. My idols were
Imran Khan, Waqar Younis,
Wasim Akram and Andre Aggasi
to name a few. Now, I’m fascinated
about how similar an actor is to an
athlete. Fitness is the basis for
both professions; both ‘perform’
for their respective audiences. I
can proudly say that for the last
few years, I’ve taken my fitness to a
whole new level, treating this
discipline as the foundation to
everything I have achieved so far.
A few months back, I was to play a
100-metre sprinter in a
commercial film and to make it as
believable as possible, I took up a
training regimen that sprinters
do. The result speaks for itself!
What are your favourite sports?
Which game do you play or follow
regularly?
I have never been able to
determine what sports I love
more; football, cricket or tennis. I
used to play and follow both but
now time constraints don’t allow
for that luxury.
Music and cinema? Tell us about
your tastes and favourites?
I take stimulus from my music
idols. Queen: I say is a part of me
and will always be. Jon Bon Jovi is
someone I regard as a father
figure. I have been a cult follower
of Guns N’ Roses and recently saw
them live at their Not in This
Lifetime tour – a childhood
What Fitness Means to Emmad Irfaani
Daily fitness habit you would never give up
To consistently push myself
One must have food in your diet
Whey protein and multivitamins
Wellness Mantra
Nurture the mind and body
Fitness goals you met recently
Achieved a six percent body fat level
Ultimate Fitness Goal
Perfect balance of the mind, body and soul
Emmad keeps it simple in a signature black polo tee by Gul Ahmed. The polo tee has been highlighted using
a blended trouser in navy blue and black shoes and offers a great wardrobe must-have for the coming
season
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