Mathira’s older sister Rose is among one of the characters in the film titled Azaad (trailer: http://tune.pk/video/583072/azaad-pakistani-film-trailer-720p-hd-).

“It wasn’t planned. Things went that way so I said why not,” said Rose when asked why she decided to become a part of the entertainment industry. She said she chose to do this film because it was offered to her by a friend.

Rose, who has previously worked in an ad film and a TV drama, refused to talk about her character in Azaad, “Watch the film and see it, I don’t want to discuss it.”

Unlike her sister who set cinema screens on fire with her dance moves in Mein Hoon Shahid Afridi, Rose will not be seen doing any dance numbers in Azaad. And she isn’t bothered about comparisons drawn between her and Mathira. “It doesn’t matter. If your sister is successful that means you are successful too.”

When asked if she is looking to work on more projects she said, “Not really. If something comes my way I’ll go for it.” Apparently she isn’t keen to turn this opportunity into a career.

Although the film’s release date is not yet confirmed, Rose says it will hit theatres soon. — H.C.

Published in Dawn, Sunday Magazine, August 17th, 2014