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My story is much more than just getting hair and losing weight: Zahid Ahmed

My story is much more than just getting hair and losing weight: Zahid Ahmed

After the actor's before and after pictures went viral, he shares why he chose to post his transformation on Facebook
Updated 06 Sep, 2016

Overweight, jobless and dealing with a spinal injury; just when Zahid Ahmed thought he had lost all hope of ever recovering along comes drama serial Besharam.

When Zahid's 'before and after' pictures recently started circulating on social media, people were left stunned by the actor's major transformation.

"I wanted to share the story because I wanted to own up to the truth about the images; that yes, this was me before my transformation," Zahid shares with Images.

Zahid posted two pictures of himself, a before image in which he is heavier and has visibly less hair as compared to the image placed beside it; the after picture which shows his tremendous weight loss and hair surgery. Along with the pictures, he shared a timeline of the past five years, the good times, the bad, the worst and then his rise.

"I went on to add more details [in the post] so that people may take inspiration from my story which had much more than just getting hair and losing weight," he adds. "My aim was not to get more publicity and fame, I already have that, my aim was to give motivation to the youth that they should never think there's no hope."

Sharing details of how he injured his spine and was left like 'a vegetable' for months, he says," My accident [happened when I lifted] a very heavy weight, which caused the last disc of [my] spine to swell double in size."

"My wife was the only reason I survived. She would help carry me, feed me, help me change and then encourage me take to take the decision of joining TV and even showed me examples of good dramas because she is an actual drama fan," says Zahid.

With his story he hopes to motivate and inspire others to always have hope and work towards making themselves better.

"If I can rise after a broken back and shattered career then everyone should just put their faith in God and themselves and never give up."

Comments

ansa Sep 06, 2016 11:22am
kudos to your motivation, effort and courage such a bumpy road you went on. u r real life hero
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Ambi Sep 06, 2016 11:35am
Wow
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m@k Sep 06, 2016 12:09pm
Although a picture is worth thousand words but some time it doesn't... Sad to know about the Sawa 14 August experience however great to learn the survival story...with best wishes!
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Bestaaaa Sep 06, 2016 01:29pm
I can't believe this guy became an actor, he is a fraud and cheater I still remember him stealing a phone and cheating a girl, I hope he learned from his past and moved on with his life.
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Awais Sep 06, 2016 02:26pm
@Bestaaaa No one is saint. Every one has a history, but I think this article is aimed at motivating others.
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turbo Sep 06, 2016 03:00pm
I like this chap...he's a good actor!
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Zahid Ali Sep 06, 2016 06:22pm
Rise and shine more buddy
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Admirer Sep 06, 2016 06:59pm
I believe this guy is the most talented actor at Pakistan. His connection with the script and delivery of dialogue is just fantastic!! Congratulations at your transformation dude!!
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Journal_Pasha Sep 07, 2016 03:13am
Bless you!
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Pak Khan Sep 07, 2016 09:30am
The hair solution please?
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Fudayl Sep 07, 2016 03:18pm
He is my favorite TV hero.
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A slowly balding man Sep 08, 2016 11:03am
@Pak Khan ,The hair solution he is talking about is either a toupe or a hair weaved over existing hair. They are in a sense like wig in that they are not your own hair and don't grow. The article wrongly mentions about hair surgery being performed because with current technology such density of hair cannot be achieved.
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IB Sep 08, 2016 01:54pm
truly inspiring.. Good luck!
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