Politics, Imran Khan, Feminism and the Media Industry - Iffat Omar - #TPE 294

Iffat Omar is an Actress, Model and a Content Creator, she hosts the popular show, "Say it all with Iffat Omar". She is also known for her role as Aapa Ji (Rukhsana) in the Pakistani drama series Mohabbat Aag si. Iffat Omar comes on The Pakistan Experience for a frank and open discussion on Pakistani Politics and the Pakistani Media Industry, from the fascination people had with Imran Khan, to making it in the industry as an outsider, Iffat Omar talks about her journey and why she thinks the Drama Industry these days is not producing great content anymore. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:00 The Media Industry and the Price of Speaking the Truth 5:30 Politics: Imran Khan and PDM 16:45 Media Industry supporting Imran Khan 24:00 How Iffat Omar got into the Media Industry 30:00 Dramas these days and good Content 42:00 Challenges we face in Pakistan 46:00 Issues with the Media Industry 52:00 The New Generation and unlearning 56:30 Fashion, Staying Fit and Mental Health 1:09:00 Supporting Women when they speak out 1:17:00 The Nauman Ijaz Interview 1:21:00 Audience Questions