From football to finance: Four emerging actors on unconventional journeys that led them to showbiz

The article highlights the unconventional journeys of four emerging actors – Rizwan Ali Jaffri, Saima Hussyn, Mahnoor Sheikh, and Noor Xarmina – into the entertainment industry, demonstrating that there is no single path to acting. Rizwan Ali Jaffri, initially a football enthusiast, transitioned into modeling after a friend's suggestion, which then led him to acting with encouragement from director Sarmad Khoosat. He has since appeared in projects like Paani Jaisa Pyaar, Deewar, and Bas Tere Saath, learning different skills from modeling and valuing experiences with seasoned actors like Nauman Ijaz. Despite his growing showbiz career, Jaffri also prioritized education, completing a master’s degree and interning at Coca-Cola, balancing both his father's academic expectations and his own ambitions.