Hareem Farooq has said she deserves credit for introducing Hania Aamir to the entertainment industry, reflecting on the 2016 comedy film Janaan, in which Aamir made her acting debut. The remarks were reported by Daily Times, Minute Mirror and Dunya News.
As reported by Daily Times, the host of a recent interview asked Farooq whether she had introduced Aamir to showbiz. Responding confidently, she said she deserved credit for it.
Daily Times also reported that Farooq said she recognised Aamir's acting potential early on and played a key role in giving her a first opportunity. Minute Mirror, in its report, said Farooq reflected on helping introduce Aamir to the film industry through Janaan.
Praising Aamir's talent, Farooq said she had always believed the young actress was destined to move forward and achieve great success, according to Daily Times.
In the same interview, Farooq addressed questions about her experience as a film producer. Daily Times reported that people often ask whether she is producing a film for the first time, although that is not the case.
Aamir's path from Janaan
According to Daily Times, Aamir made her acting debut in Janaan while still studying at university. Farooq was a co-producer on the film and also appeared in a brief role. Before entering films, Aamir had gained considerable attention during her college years through videos that helped her build an online following.
Her performance in Janaan earned her a nomination for best supporting actress at the Lux Style Awards. She has since appeared in films and television dramas including Na Maloom Afraad 2, Phir Wohi Mohabbat and Parwaaz Hai Junoon, and in 2025 appeared in the Indian Punjabi comedy Sardaar Ji 3, as per the same report.
