Interviews | Pakistani Actor | Usman Chaudhary

Courtesy: Usman’s Instagram Profile

Usman Chaudhry is a Pakistani actor who will be part of Sohail Ahmad‘s upcoming drama Jeevan Nagar.

Jeevan Nagar is in the news because Sohail Ahmed is making his TV comeback after 8 years. I had the opportunity to interview Usman briefly.

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Interview

Assalamu alaikum Usman,

I am glad to interview you regarding your upcoming drama on Jeevan Nagar. The show is slated to release in November 2022.

Shabana Mukhtar: Tell us something about you, and how did your acting journey begin?

Usman Chaudhry: My name is Usman Chaudhry. I have started acting in 2014 from Ajoka theatre, Pakistan. Since then, I have performed in 400 theatre plays across the world. I also have 15 TV serials to my credit. I have been part of some major plays such as Gulfam, Rishtay, Dil Na Umeed ToH NahiNSandy Mandy season 2 and season 3.

Shabana Mukhtar: That is very impressive. We would like to know more about your upcoming drama Jeevan Nagar. When does it air? Who is the writer? Who is directing?

Usman Chaudhry: Jeevan Nagar will go live on Green TV, a new channel launched date in October 2022. The drama is expected to release in November 2022 under the banner of Q&K Production. Acclaimed director Kashif Nisaar is directing Jeevan Nagar.

Jeevan Nagar’s cast includes Sohail Ahmed, Saqib Sameer, Noor ul Hassan, Kashif Mahmood, Rabia Butt, Usman Chaudhry, Zain Mughak and other

Shabana Mukhtar: What character do you play?

Usman Chaudhry: I play an important character named BAGGA. He is very cool and calm and very obedient to his master.

He can do anything for his boss.

Shabana Mukhtar: That sounds very interesting. Is it easier to play a character or to be yourself?

Usman Chaudhry: Acting is not easy at all. To play any role, you need to work on it hard to indulge into it.

Shabana Mukhtar: Did you take up any training in acting?

Usman Chaudhry: Yes, I got acting training from Ajoka theatre Pakistan. Madiha Gauhar was my mentor.

Shabana Mukhtar: Who is your inspiration?

Usman Chaudhry: I can not take a single name as my inspiration I always try to learn new things from everyone around me …

Shabana Mukhtar: What do you love about this character?

Usman Chaudhry: I liked my character because Bagga is very loyal to his master and can do anything on his signal.

Shabana Mukhtar: Could you tell us about your colleagues? How was your experience working with them?

Usman Chaudhry: I had great experience of working with my colleagues, and I try every time to learn new things from my colleagues.

Shabana Mukhtar: Other than acting, what are your passions and hobbies?

Usman Chaudhry: Other then acting, I use to play cricket.. but now can not find enough time to practice it.

Shabana Mukhtar: Where can your fans find you?

Usman Chaudhry: My Instagram id is usman_chaudhry948. My fans can contact me on Instagram.

Shabana Mukhtar: That’s great. Lastly, are there any other dramas or projects that you are working on? It’s okay if you can’t talk about them right now.

Usman Chaudhry: My upcoming plays are Jeevan Nagar, Kabuli Pulao and Breaking News … Kashif Nisaar is directing these plays.

Another play Qalandar is due to release soon, directed by Saima Wasim. Qalandar is a 7th Sky production that will go on air in March 2023.

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Usman, we hope to see you on the screen in March. Until then, we wish you all the best wishes.

Shabana Mukhtar