A true face of Pakistan’s vibrant modeling industry and a future supermodel, the sIshq Bepanah star currently resides in Karachi. She has been one of the leading fashion models for many Pakistani fashion brands and has been featured in print ads and billboards of some of leading companies in Pakistan.
Laiba has achieved a lot at a very young age. She is sure to achieve even more in the years to come. This week The Friday Times (TFT) had a rapid fire session with her.
What is your most memorable drama to date?
Laiba Khan: Mera Dil Mera Dushman.
Anything that you would never let anyone take?
Laiba Khan: My phone.
What do you usually wear in daily life?
Laiba Khan: Pj’s.
What is your favourite thing in your closet right now?
Laiba Khan: A black dress which was gifted by my closest girlfriend.
Hollywood, Bollywood or Lollywood?
Laiba Khan: Honestly, all of these but when it comes to watching it totally depends on mood.
Last call that you made?
Laiba Khan: Ammi.
Annoying habits of most of the actors and singers?
Laiba Khan: Showing tantrums without any reason just to get the limelight and disturb the whole vibe of the set.
Awards or rewards?
Laiba Khan: Rewards.
Extremely possessive about?
Laiba Khan: My closest ones.
What’s your annoying habit?
Laiba Khan: Nail biting.
What is your biggest/weirdest fear?
Laiba Khan: Water phobia.
Two things that you don’t understand about the entertainment industry?
Laiba Khan: Delay in payments and nepotism.
What bores you the most?
Laiba Khan: Sitting idle.
Acting, modelling or hosting?
Laiba Khan: Acting.
Are you a workaholic or shopaholic?
Laiba Khan: Both.
Our drama industry needs…?
Laiba Khan: Different scripts.
Last time you lied?
Laiba Khan: Urmm don’t remember.
Any relationship lessons that you have learnt so far?
Laiba Khan: Don’t keep your expectations too high.
If you want to get rid of one of your habits?
Laiba Khan: Excessive use of mobile.
What are your healthy habits?
Laiba Khan: Spending quality time with family.
Your fitness formula?
Laiba Khan: My mother takes care of that.
Emotional or practical?
Laiba Khan: Both depending on the situation.
Romantic or not?
Laiba Khan: Definitely romantic.
Happiness is…?
Laiba Khan: To help people and make them happy.
Who is your celebrity crush?
Laiba Khan: Fahad Mustafa.
Which superstar inspires you the most?
Laiba Khan: Honestly, I have learnt from few but no inspirations as yet.
Your wish that didn’t come true?
Laiba Khan: Nothing so far Alhamdolillah.
What’s the last thing you bought?
Laiba Khan: Food.
Anything that you took for granted and later regretted?
Laiba Khan: Friendship.
The last film that made you cry?
Laiba Khan: The sky is pink.
You get super uncomfortable when...
Laiba Khan: When there's loose talk on sets around me.
If you could get invisible for a day?
Laiba Khan: Travel to my favourite destination.
First pay cheque?
Laiba Khan: 5k.
Something you miss about the life you had before becoming an actor?
Laiba Khan: Nothing.
Anything that has changed your life?
Laiba Khan: My profession.
A rumour that you would wish to spread about yourself?
Laiba Khan: Anything good.
One thing that you think people pretend to be in the industry?
Laiba Khan: Try to pretend themselves as classy or high class.
Worst rumour about you?
Laiba Khan: That I have got married.
Who would you go to for relationship advice?
Laiba Khan: My cousin sister, the one and only Phupho ki beti.
The best secret keeper in the industry?
Laiba Khan: My friend Maria Malik.
How do you like to spend the days when you are off shoot?
Laiba Khan: Eating and sleeping.
Three things no one knows about you?
Laiba Khan: Then I should not reveal that.
First thing you do when you wake up in the morning?
Laiba Khan: Check my phone.
Chai dhaaba or restaurant?
Laiba Khan: Restaurant.
Have you ever flirted with a fan?
Laiba Khan: No.
What is one thing that always cheers you up when you are upset?
Laiba Khan: Music.
What would you be if not an actor?
Laiba Khan: Psychologist.
What do you think this country needs the most?
Laiba Khan: Prayers to be honest.
Going to the past and undoing a mistake or going to the future and seeing how your life would be?
Laiba Khan: Travel to the future and make It better.
Lessons that you have learnt in the industry?
Laiba Khan: Mind your own business and focus on your work.
Any director’s movie you would love to sign?
Laiba Khan: Nadeem Baig.
Luck or hard work?
Laiba Khan: Hardwork.
Any message that you would like to give to your fans?
Laiba Khan: Keep showering your love as you guys always do.
Your skin care routine?
Laiba Khan: Remove your makeup before going to bed and keep your skin moisturised.