Quotes from Saba Qamar

We boast about Pakistan. We say Pakistan is this and that. But when you go out of the country and the way we are checked, I can't tell you. I feel so humiliated the way I am frisked.

I do good work in Pakistan. I am an A-lister actor. So, even in Bollywood I want to work with an A-lister.

Look, I'm an A-list actress in Pakistan. I work with only A-listers.

I am an actor and I don't have any language barrier. If I get a Tamil film, I will learn the language. It's not a problem.

I remember I want for a shoot in Tbilisi and my entire Indian crew was allowed to go. But I was stopped because of my Pakistani passport. I was investigated and they took my interview and then they let me go.

I am of the belief that acting is a form of blended art that shouldn't be restricted to a particular type or even a country.

There is more to life than saas bahu issues with women being portrayed as petty characters and their own worst enemies.

I believe in taking things slow, one step at a time.

I was awestruck by the way Irrfan works, I used to keep looking at him while he delivered his scenes. He's one brilliant actor and a pleasure to work with.

When will we regard human beings as human beings? Why do we discuss someone's appearance? And when we can't find faults in appearances, we start targeting their personalities. Why do we consider others beneath us?

The camera is no one's friend - you have to leave your problems at home and make people laugh. That's never an easy thing to do.

No one was happy about me entering the entertainment industry because I belong to a Syed family. But I believe no profession is a bad profession, rather it's all about the mindset.

I not only want to engage with my fans but want to truly show and express my experiences and potential as a narrator and a story teller.

Have you ever thought how one phrase, one sentence, one troll can ruin someone's entire life? Why do we interfere in their private lives? Think of others as our properties? And say whatever bitterness is in our hearts without thinking twice?

I've worked really hard in this industry and feel I've learnt a few things along the way.

I am a fighter. I appeal to all the women in the world. Look around, speak up.

The Indian audiences have accepted me wholeheartedly. I find that very encouraging.

We're still stuck in male, female, feminism. I don't believe in, you know... I believe in gender equality.

Men and women are equal. They feel hurt equally.

I had really great time working with Irrfan Khan and Deepak Dobriyal.

The moment when I was informed about sharing screen space with Irrfan Khan, it was the most thrilling moment for me.

I can only say that I've received such love and regard from Indians that I have no words to express it. It only makes me wish to return and work more.

In my family, women rarely go out with their heads uncovered, so there was considerable opposition regarding my choice of career.

I love and respect the Indian film industry specially Salman Khan is such a huge star and so humble.