KARACHI: Having lit up the television industry with her acting and directorial chops, Savera Nadeem is always looking toward trying something new. Be it in terms of portraying a negative role on TV or possessing the will to experiment with a different medium, she’s not afraid of a challenge. With a cameo appearance in the upcoming film ‘Manto’, slated to release this September, and a growing penchant for re-exploring theater, Savera is eager to explore different avenues.

“Manto was a controversial writer but his stories strike a chord with you. I’ve read a lot of his stories,” she said. Without divulging details, she gave a sneak peek into her role in the film. “I play the role of a tangaay wali … I wonder how much of it will be sustained in the film [after the edit], but I enjoyed depicting the character,” added Savera, who also made a cameo in the 2015 drama film ‘Good Morning Karachi’.

Savera hopes to work for theater, something she hasn’t done in a while. “I was considering two plays, one for Napa and the other a private production. I really want to explore my options, but attending to children and acting on stage can be tedious,” she noted.

Sharing her hopes of eventually directing a film, she stated that a few projects are currently “simmering on the stove” and she’ll opt for whatever she can strike a balance between her priorities with. “Acting and directing are both time-consuming, but I feel acting is a lucrative business in Karachi. The process of taking up projects has been slow for me, as I only pick those that appeal to me. I’m open to experimenting with roles and mediums.”