Hareem Farooq reflects on launching Hania Aamir with ‘Janaan’

Pakistani actor and producer Hareem Farooq has reflected on helping introduce Hania Aamir to the film industry through the 2016 romantic comedy Janaan saying she recognised the young actor’s potential early in her career.

Pakistani actor and producer Hareem Farooq has reflected on helping introduce Hania Aamir to the film industry through the 2016 romantic comedy Janaan saying she recognised the young actor’s potential early in her career.

In a recent interview discussing her upcoming film Mango Jutt featuring Faysal Quraishi, Farooq spoke about Aamir’s entry into Pakistani cinema and her own passion for producing films that create opportunities for emerging performers.

Farooq acknowledged her role in introducing Aamir to the big screen explaining that she believed the actor was destined to succeed. She said she had recognised Aamir’s potential early rather than claiming responsibility for the success that followed.

Released in 2016, Janaan marked Farooq’s debut as a film producer. The romantic comedy also featured Bilal Ashraf and Ali Rehman Khan, helping introduce audiences to performers who would continue building careers in Pakistan’s entertainment industry.

Farooq said producing was about more than working behind the camera. She views it as a way to contribute to Pakistani cinema by supporting meaningful stories and giving new talent a chance to reach wider audiences.

The actor also recalled that people sometimes underestimate her experience in production despite her earlier work in theatre. She said she enjoys producing because it allows her to contribute to the industry beyond her on-screen performances.

Her interest in supporting emerging talent is not new. In a 2024 interview with The Express Tribune, Farooq discussed the satisfaction she felt in having played a part in Aamir’s career.

Aamir initially attracted attention through social media videos before moving into television and films. Over time she established herself as a prominent name in Pakistani entertainment making her early film appearance in Janaan an important milestone in her career.

Farooq’s comments highlight her belief that film production can help strengthen the local entertainment industry by investing in fresh performers and stories. While actors often receive public recognition for their performances producers can also play an important role in creating the opportunities that launch careers.

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The upcoming release of Mango Jutt offers another opportunity for Farooq to continue her work in cinema balancing her acting career with her interest in developing Pakistani film projects.