{"id":25059,"date":"2023-11-16T06:36:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T06:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/syed-jibran-from-suction-pump-to-stardom-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2023-11-16T06:36:04","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T06:36:04","slug":"syed-jibran-from-suction-pump-to-stardom-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/syed-jibran-from-suction-pump-to-stardom-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Syed Jibran: from suction pump to stardom  | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<p>In the bustling world of Pakistani entertainment, Syed Jibran emerges not just as a fine actor but as a storyteller of his own life, replete with humor, dedication, and a generous sprinkle of parathas. In a recent interview,<em> Daraar<\/em> actor opened up about his fitness journey, the start of his acting career, and the challenges he faced along the way.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0&#8220;I didn&#8217;t like to go to the gym, so I planned to make videos to excite myself daily,&#8221; he revealed. These videos not only became his motivation but also a source of amusement when one comment inadvertently referred to him as &#8216;far&#8217; instead of &#8216;fat.&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n<div data-oembed-url=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ADO7wLhs1PY?si=cHDoORkroY1AMwOo\">\n<p><div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Syed Jibran shares the unspoken truth about the industry | Adnan Faisal Podcast\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ADO7wLhs1PY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Delving into his diet, Jibran disclosed, &#8220;Whenever I do a project that demands physical fitness, I go on a particular diet plan.&#8221; However, the actor confessed that once the project concludes, he joyfully returns to his beloved parathas. &#8220;I have two parathas and eggs every Sunday. If someone asks me to stay on a diet for the rest of my life, I would have smashed that person&#8217;s face.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The conversation shifted gears as the host probed into the genesis of Jibran&#8217;s acting career. Flashing back to his medical school days, Jibran reminisced, &#8220;I was doing MBBS, and my friend thought I&#8217;d be a gynecologist.&#8221; Yet, fate had other plans. He recalled a humorous incident during surgery assistance where two female doctors discussed lawn clothes during a cesarean, leaving him anxious about potential errors.<\/p>\n<p>The moment that catapulted him into the world of acting came from a bet. &#8220;I made a bet of a hundred rupees with a friend that I would come on television.&#8221; This seemingly casual wager ignited a relentless pursuit of opportunities. Jibran candidly shared his initiation tactics, from begging Laila Zuberi at the airport to approaching Shahzad Gul for work on television.<\/p>\n<p>Reflecting on his early struggles, Jibran acknowledged the role of Dr. Wasim, a teacher who wrote dramas, in shaping his path. &#8220;My father, retired Colonel Dr. Syed Muqadar Shah, was a renowned cancer specialist in Rawalpindi.&#8221; Jibran&#8217;s perseverance led him to late Touqeer Shah, a producer at PTV, who offered him a role in a play written by Dr. Wasim. This marked the beginning, and Jibran emphasised the unpredictability of success, advising aspiring actors to give their best in every scene.<\/p>\n<p>As the conversation flowed, Jibran shared insights into the dynamics of the industry. &#8220;For a successful hero, you need fitness. Now, both things are needed in a package.&#8221; He acknowledged the evolving role of villains, stating, &#8220;Now, the villain is so powerful in a story that instead of a hero, he pushes the story forward.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Jibran&#8217;s wisdom extended to the challenges of the lowest phases in life, &#8220;When you are at the lowest phase of your life, you are most vulnerable to give up. It is when Allah is planning the greatest story for you.&#8221; Recalling 2013, a year when he faced a dearth of lead roles, he emphasised the importance of faith and consistency.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing the luxuries of the industry, Jibran expressed his views on award shows. &#8220;People make millions of rupees from an award show by selling faces of popular celebrities. That&#8217;s why I asked for money because of this reason, and people started to not invite me.&#8221; He said that once he was nominated for an award, but he did not even get an invite for that\u00a0show. That is how all award functions have become a joke to him.\u00a0He stressed the power of persistence by sharing, &#8220;Twice, I was at the verge of leaving the industry, but then I didn&#8217;t go, and the best things happened.&#8221; His journey encapsulated the essence of weathering storms and emerging stronger on the other side.<\/p>\n<p>His candidness extended to a specific instance where he was nominated for<em> Chup Raho<\/em>, a performance he believed deserved recognition. However, the award eluded him, adding a touch of irony to an otherwise illustrious career.<\/p>\n<p>Jibran&#8217;s personal life unfolded with anecdotes of his wife&#8217;s enthusiasm for award ceremonies. &#8220;One who can convince his wife should be the president of his country. No one else should.&#8221; His admission of stage fright and discomfort facing a large audience revealed a vulnerable side behind the confident actor seen on screen.<\/p>\n<p><em>Have something to add to the story? 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