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Kamran Shaikh - Hollywood came calling
In this episode, our guest, Kamran shares his journey from immigrating to the United States as a child to becoming a successful actor in popular TV shows. He discusses his early interest in the performing arts and how he studied movies and TV shows to understand the nuances of acting. Despite facing resistance from his family, Kamran pursued his passion and eventually landed roles in shows like Cobra Kai and Outer Banks. He talks about the challenges of balancing his acting career with his full-time job as an engineer and the importance of family in his life. Kamran also discusses the ongoing strike in the entertainment industry and his plans to explore opportunities in Pakistani dramas.
Chapters:
02:00 - Kamran's immigration experience and early life in the US
04:00 - Interest in Pakistani dramas and meeting with a Pakistani actor
05:03 - First movie experience in the US and its impact
05:49 - Connection between Kamran's interest in film and engineering
07:24 - Singing at fashion show, audience reaction
08:02 - Feeling achievement and adrenaline from performing
08:50 - Strict upbringing and fear of Westernization
09:59 - Parents' fear of drugs and alcohol
10:53 - Parents' negative view of acting as disingenuous
11:31 - Parents' view of talent as a hobby
12:58 - Immigrant perspective on safe career choices
13:39 - Realization of talent after talent show
14:16 - Feeling like a lottery ticket that can't be cashed in
14:36 - Becoming an engineer and working for father's company
15:23 - Getting married and dealing with joint family dynamics
16:27 - Moving to Atlanta for a job at EMS Technologies
18:16 - Losing job during recession and struggling financially
18:57 - Finding a job at Deloitte as a business analyst
19:23 - Being approached about acting in Captain America Civil War
21:00 - Auditioning for the movie and getting hired on the spot
21:23 - Discussing the first day on set for the movie
21:50 - Realizing he can be a bad guy in acting
22:06 - Enjoying the acting experience and wanting more opportunities
23:02 - Chris Evans visits the set
23:14 - Daniel Brule's acting and languages
24:11 - Balancing acting and a full-time job
24:33 - Landing roles in Ozark, NCIS, and McGyver
26:01 - Low self-esteem and overcoming a car accident
27:40 - Ambiguous look allows for diverse roles
32:54 - Kamran's interest in exploring Pakistani dramas
33:35 - Mention of audition for a movie in Uruguay
34:44 - Filming experience in Outer Banks, Barbados
37:02 - Where to watch the show
37:07 - Other projects: Haunted Mansion, Indian independent movie
38:05 - Going to Pakistan for new opportunities
Key Takeaways
Kamran's interest in the performing arts began at a young age, and he studied movies and TV shows to understand the nuances of acting.
Despite facing resistance from his family, Kamran pursued his passion for acting and found success in popular TV shows like Cobra Kai and Outer Banks.
Balancing his acting career with his full-time job as an engineer has been a challenge, but Kamran has managed to make it work.
Kamran is currently exploring opportunities in Pakistani dramas and plans to meet with industry professionals in Pakistan.
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By Desi Men Finally TalkingIn this episode, our guest, Kamran shares his journey from immigrating to the United States as a child to becoming a successful actor in popular TV shows. He discusses his early interest in the performing arts and how he studied movies and TV shows to understand the nuances of acting. Despite facing resistance from his family, Kamran pursued his passion and eventually landed roles in shows like Cobra Kai and Outer Banks. He talks about the challenges of balancing his acting career with his full-time job as an engineer and the importance of family in his life. Kamran also discusses the ongoing strike in the entertainment industry and his plans to explore opportunities in Pakistani dramas.
Chapters:
02:00 - Kamran's immigration experience and early life in the US
04:00 - Interest in Pakistani dramas and meeting with a Pakistani actor
05:03 - First movie experience in the US and its impact
05:49 - Connection between Kamran's interest in film and engineering
07:24 - Singing at fashion show, audience reaction
08:02 - Feeling achievement and adrenaline from performing
08:50 - Strict upbringing and fear of Westernization
09:59 - Parents' fear of drugs and alcohol
10:53 - Parents' negative view of acting as disingenuous
11:31 - Parents' view of talent as a hobby
12:58 - Immigrant perspective on safe career choices
13:39 - Realization of talent after talent show
14:16 - Feeling like a lottery ticket that can't be cashed in
14:36 - Becoming an engineer and working for father's company
15:23 - Getting married and dealing with joint family dynamics
16:27 - Moving to Atlanta for a job at EMS Technologies
18:16 - Losing job during recession and struggling financially
18:57 - Finding a job at Deloitte as a business analyst
19:23 - Being approached about acting in Captain America Civil War
21:00 - Auditioning for the movie and getting hired on the spot
21:23 - Discussing the first day on set for the movie
21:50 - Realizing he can be a bad guy in acting
22:06 - Enjoying the acting experience and wanting more opportunities
23:02 - Chris Evans visits the set
23:14 - Daniel Brule's acting and languages
24:11 - Balancing acting and a full-time job
24:33 - Landing roles in Ozark, NCIS, and McGyver
26:01 - Low self-esteem and overcoming a car accident
27:40 - Ambiguous look allows for diverse roles
32:54 - Kamran's interest in exploring Pakistani dramas
33:35 - Mention of audition for a movie in Uruguay
34:44 - Filming experience in Outer Banks, Barbados
37:02 - Where to watch the show
37:07 - Other projects: Haunted Mansion, Indian independent movie
38:05 - Going to Pakistan for new opportunities
Key Takeaways
Kamran's interest in the performing arts began at a young age, and he studied movies and TV shows to understand the nuances of acting.
Despite facing resistance from his family, Kamran pursued his passion for acting and found success in popular TV shows like Cobra Kai and Outer Banks.
Balancing his acting career with his full-time job as an engineer has been a challenge, but Kamran has managed to make it work.
Kamran is currently exploring opportunities in Pakistani dramas and plans to meet with industry professionals in Pakistan.