Interview Time - Tanzila Khan

Tanzila Khan, the lady on the wheelchair, the lady on the stage, the lady in the hearts. Tanzila is not only a student but a trainer, author, speaker and social activist who has already published two novels. She likes to make fun of the word "impossible" and travels the world. It was an absolute delight to interview her!

Please tell us about yourself.

I am Tanzila, it means Sent by Allah. I am a student of International Development and along with that actively participate in life through various mediums such as writing, speaking and singing (just in the bathroom).

What made you choose what you are doing right now?

Im eating grapes. Two reasons. No 1, they were just there and no 2, They were just too many. Similarly I chose to do stuff that I do in my life for the same reason. They are existing opportunities and and just too much space to grow and develop.

Tell us more about your typical day.

I wake up at 8 am. (I retired from Burger-ism a few years ago). I have breakfast of coco pops and cheese omelette and then take my online classes. Rest of the day passes through reading books, conduction research and just having fun. I sleep around 11 pm.

What do you do when you are not working?

Stare at the wall. A nice coat of white paint it is.

Tell us the best part of your work

Its very challenging. Challenging to convince yourself to do something and then challenging to stop yourself when you go on on the verge of killing yourself, totally absorbed in the masti...

Where do you see yourself and your work in 3/5 years?

In-front of the mirror, wearing makeup from the same kit I have kept for the past 11 years, the one my mother got in 'Jehez'. Nothing is changing sir! But I hope my weight does.

What do you think of the world's obsession with technology?

I dont blame them. I mean what to talk about a person who has had daal roti all his life suddenly been given a never ending supply of Fat burgers? Look where has the world comes from? Talk about Homo eructus then homo sapiens with me then all these centuries of khuari. Thori technology obsession toh banti hai yar.

Who is your inspiration/role model?

Someone I saw this morning when I was brushing my teeth. Ah! Cant recall the name.

If you could meet anyone in the world dead or alive who would it be and what would say to them?

Id like to meet Jinnah. I think Ill just take a walk with them, talk about my projects, take a few clips and post it on Facebook to showoff.

What is your favorite holiday spot/food/gadget?

Bangalore, India/Chocolate souffle/shaker (Kitchen utensil)

What is your next project?

A theater festival and Youth Activism Summit 2 :)

What is your message to all Pakistanis?

Malala is innocent. She is as innocent as the day you missed your school bus and were made to stand outside your class for the rest of the day. So please stop giving out comments based on some limited information. Get a life!

What message do you want to give to the world?
Come to Pakistan. No matter how terrorist we get. I know you cant resist our Chicken Tikkas.