I adore Kapil Sharma, says Samina Peerzada

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I adore Kapil Sharma, says Samina Peerzada

Dawn.com Published July 11, 2014

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Pakistani television actor Samina Peerzada said she adores Indian stand-up comedian and TV anchor Kapil Sharma, in an interview with Times of India.

Peerzada also said that Comedy Nights with Kapil is her favourite show.

She said she could relate to Sharma as his stand-up comedy acts reminded her of a lot of Lahore stand-up comedians.

Responding to whether Pakistani viewers get to watch Indian shows, Peerzada said we [Pakistanis] watch a lot of Indian shows.

She further added that the most amazing thing about Indian shows is the scale on which a soap is made, which makes them different from Pakistani shows.

"There is this sheen of larger than life portrayals that make Indian soaps so different from our shows. Pakistani shows are more to do with drama and are realistic."

Peerzada also said that Pakistani entertainment industry is a powerhouse of strong women.

She further added that she is a feminist and has made some very tough decisions in her life.

Peerzada started her career at a very young age with Bazzar-e-Husn as her debut film, for which she also received a national award. When she started working in television, she realised TV characters had much better roles and hence, she opted to work for television.

Responding to whether being a feminist is tough, Peerzada said she is a feminist who is firm yet gentle and that has helped her a lot.

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Yarbadshah

Jul 11, 2014 05:52pm

That proves it then. She has very poor taste for comedy.

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indian

Jul 11, 2014 06:22pm

He is too crass to be adored.

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Lakhkar Khan

Jul 11, 2014 06:33pm

Kapil Sharma who?

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Sunil

Jul 11, 2014 06:46pm

@Yarbadshah, Everybody has different taste, and you are nobody to judge.

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Jul 11, 2014 07:06pm

Feminist !! Lolll...whats that??

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Bea

Jul 11, 2014 07:12pm

i have watched this so called comedy hes not very funny at all why is everyone going Ga-Ga over him, most recently i came across a channel called Geo and watched a comedy sketch show called Khaarnaak and the comedy on that was above and beyond what Kapil Sharma does they were 5 or 6 people on the panel and a host everyone was really good.

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javed

Jul 11, 2014 07:16pm

@Yarbadshah just dustbean in your mind atleast not give bad comments if u not see the show if u see that show that mean you see that show and ur big lair

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Masoud

Jul 11, 2014 07:19pm

Though Kapil Sharma is a good actor, comedian & TV anchor but his show Comedy Nights is cheap. The ever laughing Sidu is another item of nonsense laugh. Samina Peerzada is a fine & refined actress, she must have said this as a bonus gesture.

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Mohammad Iqbal

Jul 11, 2014 08:52pm

We would prefer to see ur front pose instead of side pose. OK. Also remember Lehri the greatest comedian of Pakiststan film industry, but unluckily not born on the banks of ravi and hence missed the favorite list of Samina

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kiri

Jul 11, 2014 08:54pm

I like his pre comedy nights days, which were better. But he definitely have that Punjabi sense of humor, which can make you laugh on anything and everything. Azizi urf sohail does an excellent comedy too but it's the same Punjabi base. Just laugh yaro.

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Mahendra Singh

Jul 11, 2014 09:39pm

bhai logo comedy show me kya India Pakistan chalu kar dia, chill..

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XYZ-Indian

Jul 11, 2014 11:31pm

I would admit, Pakistan has talent in comedy.

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Sam

Jul 12, 2014 12:58am

There was a time when Samina Peerzada used to be a fine looking woman. She still got the looks but her age has creeped up on her. But she is still that "Aunty" every Paki guy dreams about.

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salman

Jul 12, 2014 01:03am

needles to say. what has she now left but to praise something that's not funny by our standards how conveniently she forgets the greatest humor dramas of Pakistan angan terha half plate 50 50 THAT is humor. its not about jealousy or indian Pakistanis, but I have lived n worked with Indians for years, I can tell u that they find that movie of Kishore kumar (with the song 'mairey samnay walee khirki mein ek chaand sa mukhra...) hilarious!! whereas its simply boring and ridiculous to us. more boring actually. we just have a different pallet for humor as in many other things. I guess she is just bored. Indians like their humor and we like ours, theirs is set on a backdrop of their culture and lifestyles ours on what we are accustomed to. Now if madam femme fatale can transcend and grow a liking for antics as funny and humor, then well what can we say. she always had it in her

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Ashok R.Prabhu

Jul 12, 2014 02:42am

Pakistan must develop brotherly relations with India instead of quibbling on Kashmir.There is lot in common and both are flesh of the Same flesh and blood of the same blood.The fundamentalists and extremists should be segregated.

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vinie

Jul 12, 2014 02:43am

@Yarbadshah evry one have diffrent taste,no one is similar.. If u dont want to watch any show than thats ur wish...u can never force ur views on others

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vinie

Jul 12, 2014 02:44am

@Lakhkar Khan dont worry he is not u r relative..

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dada

Jul 12, 2014 05:39am

Humor Or Vinod is for softening the soil of mind and taking out weed (ego droppings) so that one can can learn and grow. Making humor Pakistani is hardening of soil with toxic ego droppings. Pakistan needs more humor to soften the minds of their Mullahs and Baitullahs. Lal Topiwala, Lookman and many such characters in political talk-shows make them hilarious.

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Shaukat

Jul 12, 2014 06:55am

@Masoud ,no no no she does't knows whats the meaning of "adore"

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Robin New Delhi

Jul 12, 2014 08:34am

I agree Kapil is not superior than most of Pak Comedians but one should admire him for the way he has grown from being just a stand up comedian to hosting his own show on a big channel- that's sheer hardwork. BTW Ali Mir rocks on Khabarnaak, we indians also watch Khabarnaak without fail....

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Khan

Jul 12, 2014 01:55pm

Wow, from her career spanning of three decades, she picks Kapil ... LOLs!

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Ahmed

Jul 12, 2014 03:51pm

Zaid Hamid is the best comedian from pakistan

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Javed

Jul 12, 2014 03:58pm

Pakistan has talent in comedy, much more than Indians. That is true. Whenever Pakistan speaks about Kashmir not being part of India or they do not support terrorism or they are very peaceful nation, every Indian laughs uncontrollably.

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Dr. B.N. Anand

Jul 12, 2014 05:05pm

If I am not mistaken, I saw Ms Samina Pirzada in the Pakistan tv show " zindgi Gulzar Hai". Hope I am not wrong. She has indeed given a very dignified and graceful performance as the lower middle class mom of three daughters who examplary bringing up make them into self sufficient and independent professionals in their lives. Whatever is her opinion, it has to be respected as she is analysing from the eyes of an artist, though I am not a big fan of the show which she mentioned.

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gerry d'cunha

Jul 12, 2014 06:49pm

pakistani TV shows in the 70s 'alif noon' was the most highly comedian show - kapil sharma show is no doubt a comedy show promoting actors and actress of their upcoming films and also insulting remarks to the audience who raise their hands to question the guests.

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shalimar

Jul 12, 2014 08:31pm

She is comparing him to Lahori stand up comedians and believe me they are the cheapest,most vulgar and totally crappy performers,so it really is not a complement but a subtle barb

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Pune-MH

Jul 12, 2014 11:55pm

Pakistan also have Comedy show e.g. Debate with Defence Analysist Zaid Hamid. But show name should be comedy night with Laal Topi'

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siddharh

Jul 13, 2014 09:45am

Don't know how any comment by an artist becomes indo Pak war of words. I like Pakistani comedians....my favorite is azizi.

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Hina

Jul 13, 2014 11:46am

Come on guys, please spare this decent and sophisticated artist; she was talking to a reporter from Times of India and was gracious to acknowledge an Indian artist.

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Sandeep Singh

Jul 13, 2014 12:14pm

@Masoud Who told you to watch his comedy

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Talha

Jul 13, 2014 01:16pm

@Ahmed No I think Mir Shakeel is much better.

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Lalat

Jul 13, 2014 01:20pm

For me the greatest comedian is Rehman Mallik, the former interior minister.

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Ali

Jul 13, 2014 01:43pm

@salman Bhai she is talking about current ongoing shows. Not old shows that are no longer on tv for past 2 decades or so. Itni ziada insecurity kyu ho jaati hai.. Half the Pakistan likes SRK, but if she likes an indian comedian everyone has a problem. Get a life and stop portraying Pakistanis as insecure and desperate..

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gopal

Jul 13, 2014 02:07pm

@Lalat Add to that Sheikh Rashid and lal topiwallah. These people are great comedians.

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gopal

Jul 13, 2014 02:08pm

@Sandeep Singh If he does not watch, how would he comment?

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zafarov

Jul 13, 2014 02:23pm

@AS Flaunting Ignorance?. The joke is on you!

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Adeeb

Jul 13, 2014 02:44pm

Wondering if she worship him too?

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Satish Raina

Jul 13, 2014 04:27pm

I rarely watch serials anymore. The same is true of my wife. But both of us are absolutely hooked, entirely glued, to the Zindagi Gulzar Hai on Zindagi channel. We just can not miss any episode, whatsoever. We thought we are the only ones who have discovered this new channel, but lo and behold, whoever we ask, they are hooked too! You as a mother are absolutely fabulous, and so are Kashaf and Zaroon as well. Some of the delicate romantic scenes portrayed by the two youngsters are absolutely amazing, so beautifully done. Special praise for the Director who has handled the characters and the camera so very well. Bhai Kya baat hai. Many good wishes from all of us, and am sure that's how everybody who is watching your serial, here in India, would like to say. Keep up the good work and yes, do whatever you possibly can to nurture such realistic, enjoyable and socially meaningful serials. All the very best.

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Devendra

Jul 14, 2014 03:50am

@gerry d I think all those insults in Kapil Sharma's show are scripted.

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Jul 14, 2014 10:22am

To be Honest, Kapail Sharma's comedy is selectively good. So, as long as Kapil is there at the stage talking to the host, it remains interesting. But when his other team come to stage it can be bad to average, only sometimes hilarous. But Kapil himself is really talented and witty, handles it really well.

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Ravi Dallas TX

Jul 14, 2014 11:57am

Can't believe people are fighting on this. What separates Kapil from others IMO is he has got good business sense just the way SRK may not be the best actor on earth but is a marketing genius. His comedy circus and laughter challenge are better than his current show but he is the best comedian in India ever had. In the earlier days, comedians were always looked down as chamchas standing next to hero, but kapil and other comedians changed whole perception on comedians.

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ICC BC MC

Jul 14, 2014 01:49pm

@Mahendra Singh .....well said.

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raja hindustani

Jul 14, 2014 02:47pm

Learn to respect & appreciate talent; whether it is Indian talent or Pakistani talent.

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Ahmer

Jul 14, 2014 03:45pm

Lots of our well-known people especially from the show business are singing the same tune that how India is great. Maybe so but when they quote shows like Kapil Sharma, I want to pull my hair out. There is a fine line between comedy and trash. She seems to miss it.

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