{"id":233364,"date":"2019-09-05T12:49:57","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T07:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/?p=233364"},"modified":"2019-09-05T13:13:48","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T08:13:48","slug":"junaid-akram-reveals-how-you-can-become-a-youtube-star-like-him-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/junaid-akram-reveals-how-you-can-become-a-youtube-star-like-him-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Junaid Akram Reveals How You Can Become a YouTube Star Like Him [Video]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With this whole trend of master-classes, even comedian Junaid Akram got on board. The emerging YouTuber said that if you really want to become a popular YouTube personality one day, the key is to dive right in.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cEveryone needs to cross the \u2018<em>log kia kahengay<\/em>\u2019 line and then they will be at peace,\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Junaid Akram has experienced more than most of us will hear about in a lifetime. The comedian opened up about his journey from waiting tables in the United Arab Emirates to his hit track &#8216;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/junaid.akram\/videos\/1474823432561234\/?v=1474823432561234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Khalli Karao<\/a>&#8216;.<\/p>\n\n<div data-mode=\"normal\" data-oembed=\"1\" data-provider=\"youtube\" id=\"arve-youtube-nyzksksrcrw\" style=\"max-width:662px;\" class=\"arve\">\n\t<div class=\"arve-inner\">\n\t\t<div style=\"aspect-ratio:331\/186\" class=\"arve-embed arve-embed--has-aspect-ratio\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"arve-ar\" style=\"padding-top:56.193353%\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<iframe allow=\"accelerometer &#039;none&#039;;autoplay &#039;none&#039;;bluetooth &#039;none&#039;;browsing-topics &#039;none&#039;;camera &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-read &#039;none&#039;;clipboard-write;display-capture &#039;none&#039;;encrypted-media &#039;none&#039;;gamepad &#039;none&#039;;geolocation &#039;none&#039;;gyroscope &#039;none&#039;;hid &#039;none&#039;;identity-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;idle-detection &#039;none&#039;;keyboard-map &#039;none&#039;;local-fonts;magnetometer &#039;none&#039;;microphone &#039;none&#039;;midi &#039;none&#039;;otp-credentials &#039;none&#039;;payment &#039;none&#039;;picture-in-picture;publickey-credentials-create &#039;none&#039;;publickey-credentials-get &#039;none&#039;;screen-wake-lock &#039;none&#039;;serial &#039;none&#039;;summarizer &#039;none&#039;;sync-xhr;usb &#039;none&#039;;web-share;window-management &#039;none&#039;;xr-spatial-tracking &#039;none&#039;;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" class=\"arve-iframe fitvidsignore\" credentialless data-arve=\"arve-youtube-nyzksksrcrw\" data-lenis-prevent=\"\" data-src-no-ap=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/nyZKsksrCrw?feature=oembed&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;modestbranding=1&amp;rel=0&amp;autohide=1&amp;playsinline=0&amp;autoplay=0\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"372\" loading=\"lazy\" name=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-presentation allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/nyZKsksrCrw?feature=oembed&#038;iv_load_policy=3&#038;modestbranding=1&#038;rel=0&#038;autohide=1&#038;playsinline=0&#038;autoplay=0\" title=\"\" width=\"662\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The stand-up comedian advised emerging vloggers to just dive in and not look back. He even added that they should just start with their phone and not wait around for the right time and equipment.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cMy advice for vloggers would be to just go for it and don\u2019t stop!\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/this-short-film-about-fake-ads-is-actually-about-love-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This Short Film About Fake Ads Is Actually About Love [Video]<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>He even shared his story of how he started making Facebook videos when he lost his job. All he had was his phone and he made do with that.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Don\u2019t wait for things to happen or wait for an expensive drone and camera, just start with your phone and take a leap of faith&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Akram used to make videos inside his car on any topic and uploaded it through the free WiFi of any nearby restaurant.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThere came a point when I realized that I can make a living out of YouTube. It was then only that I left my job.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/irfan-junejo-comes-out-in-support-of-victims-after-allegations-against-ukhano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Irfan Junejo Comes Out In Support of Victims After Allegations Against Ukhano<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>On the subject of making adjustments, Junaid told YouTubers to do what their heart says.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Always value feedback, but do what your heart says.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>He did not undermine the value of feedback and the need to improve though. He said content creators need to get know their audience and make changes accordingly.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIt good to take feedback in the start, however, later just do what you want and what your heart says.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Junaid Akram Outlines His Struggles as a Comedian<\/h3>\n<p>The YouTuber shared his struggles as a comedian.\u00a0 He even talked about success and failure in Pakistan&#8217;s stand-up comedy scene, and his future aspirations and dreams.<\/p>\n<p>He started off waiting tables trying to getting a job in the UAE. Along the way, he lost his house, car, job and everything else.<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s when he started creating content for YouTube as a part-time gig while working in the UAE. He then started making YouTube videos to gain a larger audience.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAfter two years, there was a major crunch in my life, I lost my job, house and everything else, &#8230; For a few weeks, I had no job and used to feel like a loser when I used to open LinkedIn and see my friends achieving milestones.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; letter-spacing: 5px; font-size: 16px; margin: 0;\">ALSO READ<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; font-family: Raleway ,sans-serif;\" href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/lens\/zaid-ali-reveals-how-much-he-earns-from-youtube-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Zaid Ali Reveals How Much He Earns From YouTube [Video]<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The positivity his Facebook videos brought in was the only thing that kept him going. After all this struggle now all Junaid Akram cares about are the little things. He&#8217;s just concerned with making enough money to get the month going.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI never used to pray that I want a luxurious car or loads of money, I used to pray that Allah makes me a channel to do good for other.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><em>via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samaa.tv\/lifeandstyle\/2019\/09\/dont-wait-for-expensive-equipment-just-start-with-your-phone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Samaa Digital<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With this whole trend of master-classes, even comedian Junaid Akram got on board. 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