Sadia Imam Recalls Being Publicly Scolded by Director Kazam Pasha

Senior actress Sadia Imam recently shared a memorable and tough experience from the start of her career. She revealed how the legendary director Kazam Pasha once scolded her in front of everyone on set.

During an appearance on the show “Gup Shup with Wasi Chaudhry,” Sadia took a trip down memory lane. She talked about the time she was new to Karachi and working on the drama serial ‘Uljhan.’ One scene, in particular, was giving her trouble.

Sadia Imam Recalls Being Publicly Scolded by Director Kazam Pasha

The scene required her to show anger towards her on-screen father, Qurban Jilani. The story was that her father had married her college friend. Despite trying, Sadia couldn’t convincingly portray the anger her character needed.

Suddenly, she heard Kazam Pasha’s voice from behind. The director loudly complained, “This is why we don’t sign new girls for dramas. They have no sense, no manners, and don’t know how to act.” This harsh scolding happened in the middle of a crowded PTV studio. Sadia admitted that his words made her burst into tears.

However, the story has a positive ending. After she finally managed to complete the scene, Pasha called her to his room. He showed her the scenes shot before and after his scolding. He explained that he was tough on her because he wanted a better performance and believed she could deliver it. Following this, the respected director publicly apologized to her for his harsh words.

Sadia Imam’s story gives us a glimpse into the old-school methods of directing. It shows how a difficult moment, meant to push an actor, ultimately became a memorable part of her journey.

FAQs

1. Why did Kazam Pasha scold Sadia Imam?
He scolded her because she was struggling to express anger convincingly for a scene in the drama ‘Uljhan,’ and he wanted a better performance from her.

2. What was the scene about in the drama ‘Uljhan’?
Sadia’s character had to get angry at her on-screen father, played by Qurban Jilani, for marrying her college friend.

3. How did Sadia Imam react to the scolding?
She was deeply hurt and started crying, especially since it happened in front of a large crew in the PTV studio.

4. Did Kazam Pasha apologize?
Yes, after the shoot, he called her, explained his reasons for being strict, and then publicly apologized to her.

5. Who is Kazam Pasha?
Kazam Pasha was one of the most famous and celebrated directors from the golden era of PTV, known for classic dramas like ‘Ujaaldar,’ ‘Aanch,’ and ‘Mandi.’