Reema looking more gorgeous than ever
Sadia Malik

ISLAMABAD—She is the undisputed Queen Bee of Lollywood. Armed with talent , grace and charm, Reema has come a long way from the shy lass who made her debut in Bulandi more then 10 years ago. Today she is not only going places but has hit an all-time high with her mega film project, KOI TUJH SA KAHAN , which is currently in the making , and her debut appearance on Geo Television in the Drama serial Yaad Toh Ayaen Gay which was aired recently. Here Reema talks about her life , work and the controversies which somehow always seem to sourround her.
People are saying that Reema is looking more gorgeous than ever! So have you gone under the knife? All this has been started off by one of my dear contemporaries. It is said that one rotten egg spoils the pudding. Everybody is asking this question as to what is the secret of my beauty? I would say it is in the eye of the beholder. But seriously, if I had gone under the knife, my features would have changed. I call plastic surgery a curse. You get caught in a rut and constantly keep on going back for it because if you don’t follow up, you will end up scarred for life. I believe in eating right, exercising and taking care of my health. Yes my weight does fluctuate, but I try controlling it through my diet. People want to see a heroine who looks cute and pretty, but if we get too thin, they think there is something wrong with us or we are ill. So one has to maintain a balance.
The general impression is that surgery is like a magic want - a light or laser is put on one’s face and hey presto! You become younger and more beautiful. Your natural features are God-gifted and trying to go against nature doesn’t sound sane. I would much rather improve myself personally, pay attention to my studies, groom myself and work hard. Another aspect of my personality that I have given utmost importance to is conducting myself with grace and dignity in regard to my profession and my dealings with the public and media. That is what counts.
So when is the beautiful Reema getting married?
Not right now. I am busy with my debut film as a director. What I would like to say is that all my concentration is on work right now. At the moment, I have no inclination of getting married for at least two years
Tell us about you much talked about film venture, Koi Tujh Sa Kahan.
It’s a female-oriented film and carries a family subject. Inshallah, people will like the dialogues, the make-up, dresses and costumes, as all of these are according to the characters. I have paid utmost attention to small details. I am shooting on the latest camera 4.35, on which Hollywood films are shot. The story has been written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar with whom I worked for one and a half years to develop the story. From characterization to costumes, I have done whatever my story demanded - meeting with the designers and discussing each and every role and selecting the clothes in accordance to that. The viewers will get to see a detailed and different film. For the husband-wife duo (Momi and me), I had a special bridal shoot taken, to put up weding pictures on the set, so that their house looks like the authentic home of a happily married couple. In short, I have tried to maintain authenticity in the environment, story, characters and every other aspect of my film so that it appears true to life.
You faced a lot of difficulties in finalizing the cast and the location. Tell us about that.
Yes, I did face a few hitches, but all’s well that ends well. My cast includes Nadeem Baig in an important role. As an actress I started my career with him and I also wanted to start my directorial career with him. Beside myself, there will be Moammer Rana who will be portraying a very different role. He will definitely create an impact and will not be just a ‘chocolate hero’ - that’s what he’s usually referred to as. For the central female character, at first I had signed Resham but she showed a lot of attitude, so she is out of the project. Then I signed Sofia Mirza, the Jazz girl, but at the eleventh hour she got married and that choice went kaput. She would have been a fresh face that I was introducing, but she got married before she was launched, so naturally that becomes a negative point for the film. So again I went heroine hunting and met this nice girl who lives in Karachi. She was very interested in working in films but her family was against it, as they would not allow her to work with a male director, but they agreed to let her work with me. I don’t want to reveal her identity right now, but she is going to Malaysia with me for the initial schedule. In due time. I will introduce her to the media. I am also introducing a new boy, Babrak Shah. Then Veena Malik is also essaying an important role. My film is collaboration between senior actors and newcomers.