Pakistani actress Aina Asif has opened up about her experience in the entertainment industry, sharing how some well-known figures behave on set.
During a recent TV appearance, Aina spoke about the challenges she has faced while working alongside more established actors. Responding to a question about jealousy in the industry, she described subtle actions that can affect an actor’s performance.
“When I used to work with people—and even now—who are more famous or more successful than me, I look up to them. Yes. But I feel like people keep pointing out every little thing you do. They copy you, or if you say something on set, they look at you as if you’ve said something really stupid. But I know it’s not that bad—the way they react is just to make you feel uncomfortable.”
She went on to explain how such behaviour often disrupts important scenes, especially emotionally demanding ones.
“For example, when I’m doing my scene, which is very important to me. If it’s a scene where I have to scream or cry—something that requires strong performance—people will just get up and walk away. Or they’ll be talking loudly nearby, or start joking around with the director.”
Aina added that interruptions at critical moments can break an actor’s concentration.
“Then, right when it’s my turn to deliver a line, someone will say, ‘What was my line? Oh, okay, okay…’ And instantly, the actor snaps out of the moment. The emotion just disappears.”
She highlighted how difficult it is to regain focus after such distractions.
“Especially when you’re crying or angry—it takes a couple of minutes to gather yourself and get into that feeling. And when you’re interrupted like that, it completely breaks your flow.”
The young actress admitted that these experiences initially frustrated her, but she has now learned to deal with them calmly.
“Earlier, these small things used to make me very angry. But now I just say, let it be,” she said.
Aina Asif rose to fame with her performance in Mayi Ri, which brought her widespread recognition. She has also appeared in popular dramas like Baby Baji, its sequel Baby Baji Ki Bahuwain and Parwarish, further establishing her presence in the industry.