Toss up: Asad Zaman Khan

Actor and model Asad Zaman Khan, rises to the challenge of our rapid-fire round. Find out more about his upcoming projects, the scariest thing he has ever done and who he believes to be the best dressed actors in the industry

What do you enjoy more, acting or modelling?

Acting.

Which character have you enjoyed playing the most so far?

Zaryab from Ghutan.

If not an actor, what would you have rather been?

I would’ve been a professional cricketer.

What has been your most rewarding project yet?

For myself personally I would say Ghutan, and for the public I would say Kuch Na Kaho.



Have you ever used your celebrity status to get out of a ticket?

Yes, so many times. Once I was stopped by a traffic warden and right in front of us was my picture on the billboard. So I pointed out the billboard to him and he was like ‘sir aap hamare star hai, aap jaye.’ (Sir, you are our star, you can go).

What is physically the scariest thing you have ever done?

I was alone on a sailing boat whilst shooting for a TVC and I ended up jumping in the ocean. Although I’m a good swimmer it was still scary and I realised the ocean is not something to mess around in.

What is your goal for 2019?

I want 2019 to be the best year of my life.

Who is your celebrity crush?

My celebrity crush keeps on changing.

If you got a call from Hollywood to recreate any of the classic superhero movies, which character would you want to portray?

I would like to play Thor.



Which of your characters do you think would be the most fun to meet in real life?

It would have to be Daani from Massi Yar Tang Na Kar, because of his happy-go-lucky, fun and carefree personality.

You are a black belt in Wushu and Taekwondo, how often do you train?

I train three times a week along with my gym.

If you were a sportsman, what sports would you have played?

Cricket.

Are you a dog or a cat person?

I’m a dog person and I had a Russian Husky which is my favourite breed.

Who according to you is the best dressed man and woman in the Pakistani film industry?

The best dressed actors I would say are Fawad Khan and Shaan. And the best dressed female actor is Mahira Khan.

What new projects are you working on?

I am working on a new drama serial called Mere Pass Tum Ho which will air on ARY. I will also be working on a feature film as the main lead, which will be shot in Europe by March this year. I also have some shoots lined up with Amir Adnan, as I have been signed up as the face of Amir Adnan for 2019.