Toss up: Gohar Rasheed

The talented actor behind Mann Mayal and Seedlings, plays a round of our Toss Up. Find out his first celebrity crush, the last lie he told and which questions he hates to answer!

Seedlings or Main Shahid Afridi Hoon?

Seedlings.

Mann Mayal or Aitraz?

Mann Mayal.

Maya Ali or Ayesha Khan?

Both!

What is an underrated movie according to you?

I would say Bachanaa.



What songs are on your playlist right now?

A lot of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan songs as I’m preparing for my role in Rangreeza.

What was the last lie you told?

“Yes, we are meeting tonight.”

What is the last saved photo in your camera roll?

It’s a picture of my coffee cup.

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

It came to me as a surprise, which is why it was special. This was at the premiere of Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, the writer of the movie texted me saying  that because of my hilarious scene, the next scene was  killed!

Name one actor or actress that you want to work with in the future:

Sanam Saeed.



What is the longest you have gone without sleep?

Two days.

If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month, which would you choose?

I would love to be in the world of Friends, living the life of Chandler.

If you could have one super power, what would it be?

Invisibility, but also, I want the power to read minds.

What is the worst punishment you had when you were a child?

Once my father got very upset with me because of my school results. I remember it so clearly because that was the only time in my whole life when my father beat me.



Who was your first celebrity crush?

Mahnoor Baloch.

Would you be willing to eat a bowl of crickets for $50,000?

No! Not even for a gazillion dollars!

What question do you hate to answer?

There are two. 1. ‘Did you always want to pursue acting?’ Answer: Life is not always clear and simple, and people don’t always just know. 2. ‘How did you act so well in this role?’ Answer: How do I answer that? Should I take you back in time and walk you through the whole process to try and explain?

If you could only have one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Daal chawal with kachumber salad.



What was your first thought this morning?

I wish I could be lazy today!

What is your favourite exercise?

Lying in bed.

Out of all of the roles you’ve played, which one is your favourite?

It is yet to come. I personally feel it’s too early to say what my best role is because my body of work has been slightly selective so far.