5 shocking jobs these Pakistani celebrities did before becoming famous

Before I became a journalist I worked in retail in God knows how many stores, and even cleaned toilets in Nando’s.

But that’s normal for a commoner like me right? It’s weird to think Pakistan’s megastars also had so-called ‘normal lives’ before they shot to fame.

I mean, could you ever see Mahira Khan serving you coffee? I know I couldn't.

 Bilal Ashraf

Talking to The Express Tribune, a shocking career choice was revealed by our favourite (my favourite really) actor and model Bilal Ashraf.

Bilal expressed he was in fact working as a hedge fund consultant (how boring) in New York City before getting into the field of films.

I don’t know about you, but I for one am grateful that he decided to bless our screens with that cheeky dimple, thank you, Bilal.

Mahira Khan

Although it may seem like it, Mahira Khan wasn’t always glitz and glam.

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During her time studying in the US before her career kicked off, the actor revealed she used to work as a drugstore cashier, reported India.com.

Momina Mustehsan

Even Momina Mustehsan appears as though she’s solely made for the world of music and entertainment. Especially after gaining such a fast fanbase following her performance on Coke Studio.

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However, her Instagram bio reveals she’s been dabbling in the field of engineering – props to Momina for beauty and brains!

Imran Abbas

Pakistan’s heartthrob Imran Abbas also surprises us with his interesting choice of degree.

The model and actor seemed to be on his way towards a completely different career path, judging by his official website which highlights that he achieved a degree in architecture!

His artistic streak isn’t limited to showbiz then…

Ali Zafar

But, that's not the only artsy celeb our industry has, Ali Zafar was a painter before his successful career as a musician and actor.

The Teefa in Trouble star previously told The Express Tribune that he’s "still the same guy who used to draw and sketch at a hotel lobby."

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