Mehreen Syed is one of the top models in the fashion industry. The supermodel is a well-known name in the world of fashion as Mehreen’s looks and pose has gotten her numerous exclusive offers to walk the runway. However, becoming a supermodel was not at all smooth or convenient as Mehreen had to through a lot in her quest to become a successful model.
In a recent interview with Iffat Omar, the model opened up about her painful journey. She shared,
“In my first show, I was kicked out and designers refused to give clothes to me. Actually it’s very emotional sometimes the people who didn’t like to sit with me I took that thing positively and now the same people sit with me and love me. So, it’s an achievement for me.”
Growing up, Mehreen had a tough childhood as she lost her father when she was just three years old. Her mother is a lawyer and life was difficult as Mehreen Syed also revealed that her own family were not supportive of her career choice and strongly against it.
“I was the only one who was not groomed at all, less educated and I belonged to a Syed family. From young, I wanted to do something and on my first shoot, I got ten thousand rupees. I was so happy about that. My whole family was against me and even after my first shoot, I was beaten.”
Mehreen persevered and continued following her passion, working different jobs to pay her studies as well. Her mother was very proud of her and supported her in achieving her goals.
“To afford my studies I became an air hostess. After college time I used to do my job. I just decided I had to become a model and my mother supported me. My family supported me and in this industry, I was the only one who didn’t belong here but I learnt a lot and still learning,” she said.
Watch the full interview here:
