We have an edge over Bollywood: Ayesha

Karachi, Sep 9: Ayesha Omar — who made her silver screen debut with ‘Karachi Se Lahore’ said in a recent interview with Gulf Times that she is a huge fan of Bollywood but doesn’t feel it is the right time to join the industry. “Frankly, I’d be very honored and humbled, but I want to work in Pakistan because my country needs us right now.”

“The Indian industry is very lucrative and it’s easy to go there. I want to stay back for a few years and work here. I might, however, do a really good project if it comes my way — only if I don’t have to compromise on my values and feel there is substance in it,” she added.

Ayesha also said that the local entertainment industry has a competitive edge over Bollywood because one can always relate to it’s deep characters and script.

“Our production budgets are nothing compared to Bollywood. People are investing their own money and trying to make movies. We are seeking help from a lot of brands, but if there is anything we can compete at, it is content,” she said.

Speaking further about the content and characters of Pakistani dramas, the VJ-turned-actress said, “Our content is very strong. I feel we know how to play with the script, and have some amazing script writers. That’s why our dramas are getting rave reviews across the border, in India.”