Veteran actor Hina Dilpazeer has shared candid views on acting, stardom and the current state of Pakistani television.
Speaking to Vasay Chaudhry in an interview, Dilpazeer said successful acting requires actors to set aside their personal ego.
She described acting as a demanding profession that requires performers to fully enter the lives of their characters.
‘Acting Requires Complete Surrender’
Dilpazeer said an actor must shed their own identity to convincingly portray another person.
She described acting as a challenging journey that requires complete dedication.
According to her, every role deserves the same level of commitment, regardless of whether it is dramatic or comedic.
She said serious performances can deeply move audiences, while comedy can temporarily help people forget their problems.
The Role She Found Most Difficult
Dilpazeer also recalled the most challenging performance of her career.
It came shortly after the death of her father.
She had to return to the set and perform in a comedy project despite being in mourning.
The actor said maintaining her character and presenting happiness to the audience while dealing with personal grief was extremely difficult.
Hina Dilpazeer Criticises Weak TV Writing
The veteran actor also raised concerns about the quality of contemporary Pakistani dramas.
She said many television productions suffer from weak storytelling and poorly developed scripts.
Dilpazeer stressed that television has a powerful influence on public opinion.
She argued that filling television screens with weak content wastes both viewers’ time and the industry’s resources.
Stardom Can Become a Trap
Dilpazeer also questioned the industry’s growing focus on celebrity status.
She described the pursuit of superstar recognition as potentially damaging to an actor’s career.
According to her, constantly chasing stardom can distract performers from developing their craft and delivering meaningful performances.
Her comments highlight a broader debate about whether Pakistani television should focus more on strong writing, character development and acting rather than celebrity appeal.
