Mohib Mirza Grilling Hot (Exclusive With Showbiz)

Interview by Fatima Manzoor Ellahi

Mohib is an award-winning Pakistani icon, internationally acclaimed for his heartfelt talent.Recently we got the chance to have some grilling hot questions with the hunk so here you go.
1. How come you landed in acting? How was your 1st experience? And do you still remember that?

Acting was neither a hobby, nor a coincidence for me. I always wanted to pursue it, professionally and passionately. My first experience of acting was theater. It will always remain memorable for me because of the huge turn up of viewers (beyond our expectations) and the overwhelming appreciation we got.
2. When did you start taking acting seriously as a profession?

Much before I actually started it!
3. Share one thing you dislike about acting? Or being an actor?

If there is anything that is not in line with my preferences, I tone it, instead of hating it. Besides, I believe everything we get in life comes in package deals. By hating any aspect of what one is gifted with after his efforts and prayers; is self-defeating.
4. What was your most rewarding moment / experience as an actor up till now?

Winning the Best Actor Award at the International Filmmakers' Festival in UK for my debut performance in a film
5. Your inspiration as an actor?

I wouldn't call any single one as an inspiration. But there are many actors that were favorites, in different ages – ranging from Robert De Niro to Hugh Jackman
6. How do you perceive the television industry as a medium? And what changes you have observed in recent times in comparison with PTV's golden era?

After cinema, television is the strongest medium. The changes in this industry have been drastic over the years; all the way from variety in choice of roles, to international recognition. I think this growth has brought challenge and opportunity with it – both of which enable quality content.
7. Any challenging role you have done till date or is it yet to come?

Have been shooting a project in Baltistan in Skardu, Hunza and Gilgit region recently with temperature ranging from 0 to -12 degrees. I think it was one of the most challenging ones.
8. If you could be reborn and given a chance to be born as any one of the veteran actors, who would you choose and why?

Muhib Mirza. It's a waste of myself trying to be anyone else, even if given a million lives.
9. One thing you look before accepting any offer?

The role, first and foremost

Rapid fire :

1. What was the one nickname you had as a kid? And you hated it the most.

Didn't hate any nick, each one denoted its own affection
2. What was the funniest prank you had played in school? Or played on you?

Isn't school is the funniest prank played on a child?
3. Any embarrassing moment with a crazy fan?

"Aap ko kaheen dekha hai…" and a 6-month kid being called my fan
4. Tell us one television character that you adore the most?

There are several characters. Among mine, Ishrat Baji is one of them.
5. If you were a cartoon, which one would you prefer being?

When i'm in a mischevious mood, Johnny Bravo. In action mood, Samurai Jack
6. Tell us one thing which makes you different?

Being my ownself is as different as I can be
7. The funniest / weird remark on you?

"Aik TV actor hain Muhib. Aap un se bohot milte hain"
8. Who is your biggest critic?

Some interesting fans on my page, and of course Aamina Sheikh and Talha Bin Hisaam (my childhood friend and manager)
9. Your childhood crush?

Bohot si auntiyaan hongi…
10. What are the things you love to do on the sets?

Be humorous
11. What is your guilty pleasure?

I find no pleasure in anyone's pain; hence my pleasures know no guilt
12. Phrases you overuse?

"Matlab…" and "Haina"
13. When you look in the mirror, the 1st thing that comes to your mind?

I thank my Maker
14. The song that you are humming now-a-days?

Saawan (unreleased)
15. A quote for your fans?

Stay happy, find yourself and believe in it!