Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Harper Lee Passes away at 89- Why?

“You never really understand a person… until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” 
And yesterday I heard the news, Harper Lee passed away. This year is filled with deaths of people in Literature and music world. I can't even begin to understand why.
Is the world done with legends?
Are they not a part of us anymore?
More importantly, are we sure we can live in a world without them putting their art and words in our lives?
Harper Lee had a Tom boyish life when she grew up in Alabama, US. She died before she could celebrate her 90th Birthday. I guess all she wanted was to see the world in her perspective and she did, she wrote about all she felt growing up, and wrote about the life everyone was living. Differences are present in every century, in every culture, but to revolutionize thoughts every time someone is treated in  a way they feel alienated, is something Harper Lee accomplished.
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I've heard so many quotations from her first master piece over the years that have now become crystal clear and they give meaning to all she she wrote.
I'm positive that I don't have a unique approach or thought that someone else hasn't already articulated around. To Kill a Mockingbird is one of those books which is a legend in literary culture for standing apart thematically and stylistically.
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“She was almost in love with him. No, that’s impossible, she thought: either you are or you aren’t. Love’s the only thing in this world that is unequivocal. There are different kinds of love, certainly, but it’s a you-do or you-don’t proposition with them all."
The world isn't done with legends yet, we are not saved yet. we are still lost souls looking for our missing puzzle piece, a place where we belong. A place where we are all treated equally and without any discrimination. Peace isn't all we crave. We long for 'belonging'
We long for our misplaced faith, we find it in the most uncertain of ways. Some might find it in love, some find it in the realms of chaos. Either way, you are bound to find your way. That's why legends stay with us forever, I mean if I take out this book after ten or twenty years I will know exactly how it made me feel. And if I am blurry on the details, I will read it again. Someone would see me reading the book in my favorite coffee shop or a foodie place and they will be inclined to read it again too. And if not again, there is always a first time for everything.
And No, I am not okay with these legends going away from us. There is so much they could teach us, there is so much they could give us, so much they could say, so much they can write and all that is lost as they pass away. Then we miss them a little less every year.
May you rest in piece, our legend and I wish we are able to keep you in our thoughts and in our lives forever.
“I need a watchman to tell me this is what a man says but this is what he means, to draw a line down the middle and say here is this justice and there is that justice and make me understand the difference.”

Irum Zahra

Monday, February 22, 2016

Islamabad United, Representing Unity!

'United, we will win!'
Pakistan Super League took the world by storm this year. Everyone was talking about it. They still are. Social media hurricane with millions of comments and likes, live tweeting, video shares, live streaming, music endorsement (Because hey, we Pakistanis love Cricket and music the most in their hobbies) and endless discussions!
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Out of 23 heart warming and exhilarating matches, we now have 2 teams ready to fight for the crown of the first Pakistan Super League Champion. Five teams will play the other team twice in PSL before qualifying for the semi-finals through ICC points system in UAE.
Islamabad United  is owned by Leonine Global Investments and lead by Misbah-ul-Haq, Pakistan's most successful test captain.
Here is the team:
Shane Watson (Australia), Andre Russell (West Indies), Misbah ul Haq, Samuel Badree (West Indies), Mohammad Irfan, Brad Haddin (Australia), Sharjeel Khan, Mohammad Sami, Khalid Latif, Babar Azam, Imran Khalid, Kamran Ghulam, Umar Amin, Sam Billings (England), Rumman Raees, Amad Butt
Supplementary Players: Ashar Zaidi, Saeed Ajmal, Umar Siddiq
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I had the chance to attend the Theme song & Kit Event in Pak-China center where I witnessed the dawn of a grand sports culture that placed Pakistan on new levels of achievement and recognition in sports world. I met with Atif Naqvi, the owner of Islamabad United and I was so excited to see his high aims at making Pakistani cricket the best example of 'Non political positive entertainment'
"Islamabad represents the unity of all provinces, and that is what Islamabad United stands for" - Ali Naqvi, Owner of Islamabad United spoke on an interview with Beyond Sanity Publishing.
He said that if he would describe this event in one word, it would be 'Entertainment'. Pakistan needed a means of entertainment and phenomenal cricket, PSL and Islamabad United will provide just that. 
When asked the future of PSL and Islamabad United, he said that Islamabad's image is United, which is exactly what this team portrays. PSL is crucial for the health of Pakistan cricket. PCB will earn, the players will earn and they will spend more on the welfare of cricket and well being of each other. It will help Pakistan elevate the image of trust, entertainment and sports in the world that is going down in the last decade. He also said that the national mission of Islamabad United is successful PCB. 
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Undoubtedly, PSL is a great cricket show of all T20 league in the world and it is a wonderful edition to support Pakistan Cricket. new talent will surface through this exciting tournament making us legends in sports world.
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I personally can't wait for the FINAL match between Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators. There is going to be a never ending session of tweets, Snapchats, Facebook statuses, mobile phone alerts, outdoor screenings, live telecasts with thousands of people across the globe seeing Pakistan glorifying Cricket.
The star-studded HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) will end with the SOLD OUT news of all the seats for the February 23 final in Dubai for the 25,000-capacity of Dubai International Stadium.
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Good luck Team, Make us proud!

Irum Zahra For Beyond Sanity Publishing

Mountain Dew launches three new flavors at Pakistan’s first ever Electronic Music Festival

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Lahore, 21 February, 2016: Mountain Dew Pakistan organized Pakistan’s first ever Electronic Dance Music Festival in Lahore featuring London’s No. 1 Dance and House Club ‘Ministry of Sound’ to launch three exciting new flavors Live WirePitch Black and Blue Shock. The campaign is termed very aptly DEWmocracy since the brand is giving its fans the right to choose which flavor should become a permanent offering in the Dew portfolio. The high profile event was attended by many top celebrities including Umair Jaswal, Junaid Khan, Bilal Lashari, QB, Cybil Choudry, Ali Xeeshan and many more.


The event was a first ever of its nature, which took place on the outskirts of Lahore on 20th February. It was widely attended by the hip and chic from across the city and beyond. The festival’s main stage showcased various successful Pakistani DJs including Hira Tareen, El Safino, VIVID and Fake Shamans, with the main attraction being King Arthur from Ministry of Sound. Various other local DJs rocked three separate DJ Rooms with stages exclusively for each Dew flavor labeled as Live WirePitch Black and Blue Shock. The guests tried all 3 flavors and then got a chance to vote for their favorite one.





Mountain Dew stands for originality - the aim of the brand was to promote its three new flavors in an innovative and unique approach which attracts its core audience. At the closing of the night, Lahoris were buzzing from the experience! One such attendee Bilal Latif said:
“I attended the event because it's Ministry of Sound! Mountain Dew really outdid itself with this event! I'm gonna vote for Blue Shock”
While another participant added,
“When I found out about the event and DEWmocracy I was intrigued because it's something new letting people decide which flavor they want to stay! Attending DEWxMOS was an awesome experience. A great fusion between the brand and its adventure seeking and exhilarating identity!”.



The launch event immediately went viral over the social media with its hashtags #Dewmocracy and #DEWxMOS. The online conversation engaged people from across the nation to receive live updates for several hours during the event.
Mountain Dew is thankful to the Ministry of Sound, our guest DJs, the incredible audience of Lahore and all the implementing partners who participated to make it all possible and a success.



Sunday, February 21, 2016

Happy Birthday Professor.

Life.
Soul sucking ghost.
Faceless monster.
Paradise for demons.
Are you alive?
I have so many questions to ask you. All the answers depend on your perspective of life as it is.
Cruel and Dead.
Funny.
How is life dead? Its dead!
Every second dies after you have lived it. You're letting every second die. Every breath you take is a step away from life. You're on a path that leads to two roads.
Eternity
Oblivion
It depends on your perspective now. What path are you walking towards? Or are you running? Running and skipping towards a better life. Gadgets, cars, watches, mansions. Drugs, smoke, pollution, corruption.
Peace or destruction?
Two boats love.
How loyal is your league? Will it keep you above the water or take you to the depts of the most beautiful journey of your life? Will it show you all that life has to offer or will you stay away from all the mountains because you are afraid of the heights.
Try?
Try to drown. Maybe you'll love the sea.
Dive?
Maybe you'll like falling from the mountains you are scared to climb.
Walk?
All the roads you think are not meant for you. What if there is a unclaimed castle at the end of the passage?
Good God. Who will live there?
What about the treasure in the dungeon? You'l never know. You'll have to walk down the stone path yo discover it It won't come to you. Gods have forsaken you my dear. This world is yours to have. There are endless windchimes dying to make themselves melt in your ears. There are so many perfumes spilling themselves so you can become an angel. So you can become pure. All elements of universe combined.
You.
Define yourself.
Breathe in the thunder. Make it rumble inside your heart. Make it aligned with the heartbeat. Make the electricity follow the pathways of veins and arteries. Let them draw themselves inside your body so it glows from within. So the power can fuel you. So you can climb that mountain. Dive in that bottomless ocean. Walk the path to eternity. To immortality.
Auroboros.
O baby you're so alive.
Your breath makes the seconds live before they die. You're the reason they live! Look what you are doing! You are turning seconds, minutes, days, weeks, months, years, decades immortal.
What you do is you touch each moment of them and you make them experience life before they embrace death.
"In the end, death comes for all of us."
Alan Rickman passed away. He would be 70 today. Leaving us with a memory of 'Always' and a reality of 'Death'. This is a tribute to one the greatest beings on Earth. A person who embraced each moment and not only made them live, but made us 'live' through them.
May you rest in peace Professor.
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Irum Zahra

Thursday, February 18, 2016

Interview with Noor.ul.Ain the Writer.

Noor.ul.Ain is one of Pakistan's youngest published writers. Her book, "The Youth Of Pakistan" is available in 12 countries including Pakistan. It is a book about Pakistan, it's culture, norms, political and economical instability issues and yes, guidelines and help to the youth and why they should be a proud Pakistani.
The Youth Of Pakistan was Published last year, in both kindle and paperback formats and it will be available in Pakistan on 23rd March, Nationwide.
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We, at Beyond Sanity Publishing, are very excited and over whelmed to represent a writer that will help give Pakistan a better image in the eyes of the world.
We interviewed her to know more about the history of The Youth Of Pakistan and how she became voice of many students across Pakistan. Reading this, and her book, you will be able to recognize Pakistan as a nation that is positive and heading towards development.
  • You are different than you 2 years ago. How do you define yourself?
I think time gradually changes everyone, and this effect is probably most pronounced in the age group I am in. I have grown as a person in all possible ways in the past two years, but I guess the biggest change of them all has been academic: I got landed in a university.
  • What is The Youth Of Pakistan for you?
The Youth of Pakistan is my first attempt at freeing my emotions concerning things that matter to me the most. It defines my first encounter with the exhilarating world of writing. So it will always have a special place in my heart.
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  • How did you learn about Beyond Sanity Publishing?
Coincidence or probably a stroke of pure luck is the answer to that. It was my sister who met the CEO of Beyond Sanity Publishing Miss Irum Zahra on Facebook, and therefore it’s all thanks to her.
  • How much time did The Youth Of Pakistan take? Are you happy with what you wrote?
It took me around two months to write down the first draft of the book. Then there were the countless editing, composing and proofreading sessions that took another two months.
The term happiness falls far too short to describe what I feel about this book. Overwhelmingly giddy and grateful would probably do.
  • Is Pakistan a good place to be? Socially and Politically?
Realistically speaking, Pakistan with its own nearly intangible mesh of socio-political problems is obviously not the first place where any human being these days would want to be. But that is the part where we come in. It belongs to us and it is our responsibility to make it a good enough place; both socially and politically.
  • What are your thoughts on Modern Islam presented in Pakistan today?
To me, Islam was meant to be a contemporary code of life for all times to come. I, therefore, have trouble understanding this new or modified version of Islam they call ‘Modern Islam’ here in Pakistan. Religion is much more than the practices we sometimes think we can alter at wish under the name of modernization.
  • What message does The Youth Of Pakistan delivers? Is it only for the youth to read?
The Youth of Pakistan delivers many messages with the ultimate core being the fact that the youth of this country is not to be underestimated. This book puts light on the true potential of our people and goes on to show all the possible pathways for us to prove our potential.
The youth is meant to be the main target audience but anyone who wants to understand the youth, its predicaments and ideas that could change the course of time are most welcome to read it.
  • Do you think Pakistan’s economy is stable enough to stand ground in case a war breaks out?
We are already fighting a very dangerous war against terrorism and have been fighting this foreign war and letting it eat up our resources for too long until it got to a point where getting out of it became virtually impossible. We came out of 1965; even the devastating encounter of 1971, so even when the economic structure is practically stumbling, thinking of ourselves as totally hopeless would be wrong.
  • The Youth Of Pakistan goes deep towards the roots of Islam and connects the recent issues with the verses of Holy Quran. Do you think people need a more extreme approach to be taught the truth or they need more time to understand?
I would once again say that Islam is always current, and the biggest proof of it is how the verses of Holy Quran relate to modern issues so easily. I don’t think one should call it extremism. Nevertheless, delivering the truth to someone is a difficult job and just like everywhere, teaching it to our people also demands patience and perseverance.
  • We loved the connection between culture and society in The Youth Of Pakistan. What is your favorite part of the book?
My personal favorites are the two chapters that circle around the various factors that made Pakistan inevitable and the price that our people had to pay for freedom. The facts in these chapters can inculcate deeper feelings of patriotism in the readers which is why they are significant considering the theme of the book.
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  • The Youth Of Pakistan is available in many libraries across the world. What kind of audience do you think it attracts?
It could be of value to anyone prepared to be fascinated by the youth of Pakistan.
  • What do you think about the current India-Pakistan issue on a cricket series? Are sports a good way to avoid the main Kashmir issue?
Sports have invariably been a key element in international ties all over the world. Similarly, cricket has played the same role in the India-Pakistan relationship for a long time. Relieving tension across the border and promoting peace through the lighter context of a cricket series is truly effective. An opportunity like this should be frequently entertained and appreciated by both sides. Sadly, this does not appear to be the case. However, Kashmir still remains far too important to be avoided by cricket.
  • Being a writer who writes in Pakistan, On Pakistan, How do you feel?
Pakistan is my first love, and writing about it is what I think I was born to do. Therefore it feels like my safe place, my home where I belong.
  • What is the value and place of a writer in Pakistan?
All I would say is that it is in desperate need for improvements, and people working to do just that are inspirational.
  • How did The Youth Of Pakistan change you?
The Youth of Pakistan changed me in many unimaginable ways. First of all it gave me a sense of self and built the belief in myself I never even knew I was missing. Secondly, this book told me I was capable of producing actual books that can be published and everything. Through the course of penning it down, it also showed me a clear pathway that can lead me to contribute my fullest towards the betterment of my motherland. I lived and breathed this book, and every word of the book came from deep inside my heart so it was bound to change me.
  • What other projects are you working on?
There are currently three other projects I have started and am working on them. One is an attempt at a novel covering the biggest national disaster of Pakistan in 1971, another is going to be a collection of short stories from various parts of world all circling a similar theme and the third one is meant to be a surprise!
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  •  What issues do you think women in Pakistan are facing and what can be done about it?
All the things that make Pakistan special and more make its women precious. I think we are facing countless social and cultural restraints, but the way our women are still proving themselves everywhere is what is truly laudable. A lot of work is being done and a lot still needs to be done to make sure every pearl is discovered and gets its worth.
  • Message for the Youth?
Our land needs devotion and sincerity from us and as much patriotism as we can provide. We, as a nation, need to learn all the right reasons for falling in love with Pakistan and then channel that love into our practical lives bringing about positive change in every field we may choose for ourselves.

We cannot wait for March 23rd! If you want the book earlier than that, please order here:

Sunday, February 14, 2016

"Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic"

Though I've tried before to tell her
Of the feelings I have for her in my heart
Every time that I come near her
I just lose my nerve
As I've done from the start
Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she do just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Now I know my love for her goes on
Do I have to tell the story
Of a thousand rainy days since we first met
It's a big enough umbrella
But it's always me that ends up getting wet
Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she do just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Now I know my love for her goes on
I resolve to call her up a thousand times a day
And ask her if she'll marry me in some old fashioned way
But my silent fears have gripped me
Long before I reach the phone
Long before my tongue has tripped me
Must I always be alone?
Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she do just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Now I know my love for her goes on
-STING
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Love is You.
I can't even imagine someone saying these things to me, or someone close to me. I know it makes me sound like an idiot, but why do we have to depend on someone to be loved?
We can love ourselves right?
We can be our Valentine. We can be immortals loving ourselves and consuming ourselves like the Auroboros. 
We would look in the mirror everyday and smile. Smile at the person with flaws and insecurities. I know it sounds cliche but what if you could look pass those horrible things in your past and you make it positive, redeem yourself. Be happy with who you are and let go of all things dragging you to hell and below.
We are broken people, trying too hard to fit in, making ourselves starve or over-eat because 'people' aren't happy with how we look, how we dress and how we feel.
Screw them. Screw them all.
We need to feel alive in our own skin and if we like eating, we should. If we like being bony, we should be able to. You are art.
Look like it.
Fall in love with yourself. Somehow.
Find a flaw, start loving more everyday. A bit everyday. I know this is boring. I know you get tired of the same movies, same blog posts same books same music, GOD NO.
Obviously it is all the same, This world is such a tiny place. We all look alike, we all feel the same feelings, love, hate, disgust, compassion, affection, pity, anger. So yes, the songs sound the same, the world looks the same, the blog posts are long and boring and yes the movies all have the same plot.
I know it may look like the world is ending, but its not. I am here. Everything is there, he cars, the buildings, the people, the endless line of events, art galleries, concerts, travels, money, books, they are all here, this world doesn't stop when someone dies, its selfish, but it is the truth, so why should your life stop because someone leaves? if they left you, it doesn't mean the word is dead. everything, EVERYTHING, is there for you, as if you never left too love a person who doesn't love you back or care for you or doesn't think you are beautiful. these things, these people, they belong to you, like they belong to everyone else, this air you breath, its yours, it belongs to your flaws. it belongs to your insecurities. so what if you feel sad when you listen to closer by Kings of Leon. but at the end of the song you can hear the music healing you, and you listen o that song on repeat and you know, this sting song makes sense too! all the storms hide under the skin of your flaws! love yourself to brig them out, to change the world, make the world known of your presence. that you matter, so the next time you leave, this world for someone else, it misses you, when you're gone.
But try to find that flaw and start to love it even if you don't.
Be yourself.
Try to look at things from a different perspective everyday. One day, imagine you were an artist, the other, being a musician.
Please, trust me. I know it will be weird but you can do it. Love yourself please.
Love.
Yourself.
You are the love of your life.
Invictus By Irum Zahra

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Interview With Asim Farooki

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Okay, So, since the dawn of time, we have been mesmerized by visual arts and cultural aspects of entertainment, I wanted to interview someone who knows more about photography, entertainment, media and socially enthralling events than me. (I am a lazy person who thinks about ten million things about taking a picture.)
Since the dawn of mankind, surfaces have been drawn upon. Visual depictions of human interactions, emotions and visions have been imprinted on mediums as unconventional as cave walls to Florentine canvasses.
Asim is from Lahore and he is currently residing in New York. He is one of the best photographers I have known and I wanted to let people know how people from Pakistan are making their way up the 'Fame' and 'Creativity' ladder.
Here we go.
When did you first hold a camera? What did It feel like?
Looking back, probably I was 8-9 years old when I started playing and using a camera. Obviously, the days of the film it was a different genre, a different life. People back then were doing photography for the passion and art. There was no digital or instant images. People today have easy accessibility to DSLR and imaging softwares, and pick it up and consider themselves photographers.  It truly has saturated the market and the art of photography is losing its value.
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What is photography to you?
Photography to me personally is not simply a framed capture of a moment in time but in fact taking that moment in time and making it last a LIFETIME…! We live in a world where patience and value of time has lost all means. Be it food, shopping, anything for that matter, most people seek solely instant gratification. In this rush, we often look for the big picture and lose the details and the simplest things because we take them for granted. To me, I want to highlight the beauty in everything, simply because BEAUTY EXISTS in everything surrounding us…
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Explain yourself if you were a photograph.
I’d make a horrible photograph haha… on a serious note, my journey, life has countless downs and a few ups… therefore, my photograph would be proof of far-fetched dreams can be achieved, an inspiring photograph of sorts, I suppose.
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How many categories of photography have you conquered? Name your best.
There is no such thing as conquering anything. One is never a master of anything because that’s when EGO sets in and one can never fully stop from learning. Firstly, photography is a continuously evolving field, be it the equipment, style, photo editing software, or even the physical end result, for someone to say I am the leader of this type of photography is simply bullshitting you. Yes, people have their specialties or preferences of what they may want to shoot, that’s it, simply a preference, not a conquered niche.
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How is photography growing in Pakistan?
I haven’t visited in Pakistan in about 6 years but from social media platforms and shared images, photography has come a long way. There are many incredibly talented photographers that have not only made a name for themselves but are continuing to be unique and special in their own way. The one thing absolutely disappointing watching from afar and from my talks with many and firsthand seeing is the dominance of 2-4 names that literally are trying to monopolize the market. As other careers and the way things run, its apparent that many incredibly talented photographers are not given the same opportunities because the same mindset continues “don’t change something till it’s broken”.  This kills inspiration and positive in the long run and the only true suffering is faced by the art of photography.
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Are you planning to come to Pakistan?
Being born in Pakistan, I feel I have strong roots there and no matter how much time spent anywhere in the world, there is a sense of belonging on some subconscious level. The better question is when and that does depend on any good and respectable projects. Thus far, its been a lukewarm reception and do not have any plans.
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How does photography tutoring or classes or workshops work?
So many people reach out and ask where did I learn or what books I used. I always answer the same thing practice, practice, practice. Via tutoring, classes or workshops, I believe it allows a personal experience of learning from mistakes and applying concepts on the spot with immediate feedback to see not only the results but what works or what may not. On that note, I do teach with private lessons and workshops.  

If they do, would you work with them to teach young artists?
Of course, anytime anyone has reached out in any way, I have always tried and given my 110% in helping be it the technical aspects, editing, or framing. I truly believe anyone can learn from any level of photography experience, for it’s the art and passion that brought us together sharing something in common.
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What was your most exciting shoot?
For someone living their dream, every shoot is nerve-wracking, yet exciting.  It is the anxiety of perfect execution that kicks adrenaline in, thus the excitement does exist in almost every shoot. Oh wait, for me weddings are the only shoots that do not excite me…. If I had to pick my MOST EXCITING shoot, the AIBA awards in DUBAI, simply, meeting and hanging out with SALMAN KHAN…!
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Who did you love to work with?
I truly am blessed to have worked with some of the biggest names in the world. I could never narrow down this question. Be it Bollywood celebs, American figures or others, every interaction has left me with some special feeling I walked away with.  More than working with some amazing people, I’ve been blessed to have rubbed elbows, assisted and learned from the best photographers in the world, such as Lindsay Adler, Jay Dickman, Craig Lamere, Michael Thompson, Jennifer Rozenbaum, Peter Hurley, etc.  On a working level, I’ve been very for the people that have believed in me and given me such big platforms to not only pursue my dreams but make them a reality, such as Mohomed Morani (Cineyug), Jimmy Rizvi (ARIZ), Raju Sethi (AVS TV), Manny Singh and Ali Dalvi.
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Name some of the people you have worked with?
Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Deepika P., Priyanka C. Sonu Sood, Abhishek B. Malaika Arora, Jacqualine F., Varun D., Anil Kapoor, Ranvir Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, Ankit Tiwari, Akriti Kakar, Sukrati Kakar, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Vishal and Shekhar, Neeti Mohan, Mika Singh, Imran Khan (actor), Imran Khan (singer), DJ Aqeel, Farhad Humayun, Strings, Noori, Mawra Hocane, Ali Xeeshan, Nauman Ijaz, Aamina Sheikh, Ali Kazmi, many many more…

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What do you do other than photography?
Live life? Just kidding… I went to Med School and work in Radiation Oncology and also have a Masters in Health Administration. At the end of the day, my passion is solely for Photography.
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How are you helping Pakistan's image?
Whatever free time I do have, I give it to charity or community service. This is not about helping the Pakistani image but more importantly for giving humanity another chance.  I believe in Humanity before anything and truly life is too short, yet we get wrapped up in our egos and goals set forth by us and our families. I try to give back in any capacity, it doesn’t have to be money, give your time, donate your services, do something to put a smile on a stranger’s face…
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Your aim of life?
Aim to better myself for myself. I am not in competition with anyone nor am I out to aim and achieve certain goals. Life is a blessing, take it and appreciate it.!
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In today’s increasingly technologically progressive era, digital formats are all the craze. From DSLR cameras to mirror-less point-and-shoots, everybody with an eye has the means to materialize their abstract dreams.
Asim has made his dream come true. When will you make them true?
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I am so honored to call him my friend. To know more about him, visit his website or social media pages:
Asim Farooki For Beyond Sanity Publishing