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I have no idea why I'm not offered films, says Adnan Siddiqui

I have no idea why I'm not offered films, says Adnan Siddiqui

"Is it because my parents were poor? Is it because they used to live in PIB colony?" he questions.
03 Jan, 2021

With his long list of contributions to the entertainment industry, including recently playing Shehwar in Mere Paas Tum Ho where he instantly became a fan-favourite villain;, veteran actor Adnan Siddiqui is a household name.

However, the actor in an interview with BBC Urdu opened up about how he, surprisingly, isn't offered big screen projects.

"No one offers me a film, what can I do, I have no idea why I'm not offered any. Is it because my parents were poor? Is it because they used to live in PIB colony, is that why no one wants to take me in a movie? What is the reason? I don't understand myself," a very perplexed Adnan shared.

"I guess this is a question for filmmakers. They offer me roles, but only ever in a cameo. So now I've decided I will do a cameo, but charge a hefty amount for it," he added, gesturing a huge sum with his hands, amusingly. "If they'll pay me that much, I'll do it, or else it will be a no."

"I know the filmmakers, but I don't really know them," he laughed, revealing why he's never brought the question directly up with them.

Despite this, the Mom actor's popularity is not only restricted to the small screen where audiences can view him in his favourite roles, but he is also admired for his online presence, where fans are keen to observe him in his natural habitat and keep up to date with his latest travels.

"When a man has nothing to do, he will do something," the actor said, speaking about his newly found aggressive use of social media and its onset right after his initial quarantine, when he and Humayun Saeed landed back home from USA as the coronavirus suddenly turned into a global pandemic.

"We couldn't go out, had to stay home, had to work too; that's how I became active, and started having so much fun on it too," he revealed.

"When I started working in 1992, nothing was a rat race. We used to go to work, irrespective ofhe ratings. I used to find that so much better. But this generation with Instagram, its punctuation, the LOL type abbreviations, its fun, and whatever I don't understand, I just ask my kids," the icon shared candidly.

Comments

Sab Se Pehle Pakistan Jan 03, 2021 11:53am
Adnan Siddiqui sahab there is a price you have to pay for being the speaker of the national language (Urdu). Learn some provincial languages and move to Lollywood and you will be fine. All the best
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Truth be told Jan 03, 2021 12:09pm
Because you are too proud.
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nk Jan 03, 2021 12:16pm
look in the mirror!
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Patriot Jan 03, 2021 12:33pm
Shahrukh khan is not from rich family...Dilip Kumar and Sunil Dutt from poor back ground shined in Bollywood
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Chrís Dăn Jan 03, 2021 12:48pm
A talented actor and in Pakistan- definitely must be facing problems.
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Ramana Jan 03, 2021 01:28pm
All the best. Good news to world.
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joe Jan 03, 2021 01:31pm
Is it because my parents were poor? Is it because they used to live in PIB colony, is that why no one wants to take me in a movie? What is the reason? No Sir,Answer is simple,it takes talent to recognise talent.
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Chrís Dăn Jan 03, 2021 02:32pm
@joe in Pakistan of today??? You must be joking.
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Chrís Dăn Jan 03, 2021 02:33pm
@Sab Se Pehle Pakistan how sad that Urdu is degraded in Pakistan.
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Chrís Dăn Jan 03, 2021 02:36pm
@Patriot they are in India. I appreciate that India has a culture to recognize the talent and only the talent to be a known artist. Pakistan has no culture now to recognize an artist because of her/his art talent only. We had the same good culture but we lost it somehow in the mist of connection,nepotism,religious extremism, personal biases. Now we have nothing.
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CU Jan 03, 2021 02:40pm
To say you have no idea why, simply means that it's not for you.
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Parvez Jan 03, 2021 02:42pm
You work is tough industry .... self pity never gets you far. From little I have seen of Adnan on the small screen, I think he is brilliant.
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Mukhtar Khan Jan 03, 2021 04:33pm
Millions aspiring movie stars!! Look inside you,don’t blame others Get a real world job Don’t blame your poverty of parents, raised you educated you
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Fast comment Jan 03, 2021 07:04pm
Age factor. But no need to lose hope. You can play elders role in dramas, or films, you can write, you can be a public relations officer at some big conglomerate.
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Ukasha Rajpoot Jan 03, 2021 07:13pm
Start making one of your own.
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well-wisher Jan 03, 2021 08:29pm
Adnan, you are under rating yourself and bordering self pity. No need to. Work on getting some with means join hands with you and like you. They will come knocking on the door. AND, PK is really more than Karachi and IBAD. So discover opportunities. Your poor background is an opportunity to be grateful and rise - only you can do.
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Inam Jan 03, 2021 09:18pm
Sounds entitled.
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Hasan Jan 03, 2021 09:53pm
@Truth be told that’s not true at all, he’s a humble man
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Hasan Jan 03, 2021 09:53pm
@nk what does age has to do with getting a role? He doesn’t have to be a hero
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AZAM AKBAR Jan 04, 2021 02:19am
After downfall Pakistani film industry is slowly rising. However, talented artists will do the work in movies.
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INDEPENDENT Jan 04, 2021 08:04am
You have great respect in Pakistan drama industry. Yeh Dil Maera and Mearay pass tum ho have raised you at peak. You are a brilliant actor and all time favourite of the people of Pakistan. It is your own decision whether you want to do cameo roles in film industry or not.
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Syed Jan 05, 2021 02:29am
Make your OWN.
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