Anita Lerche (Interview)

Name: Anita Lerche

Nickname: Some people call me Anita Heer. My grandfather used to call me Nita.

DOB: 21^st December

Favorite quotes: Follow your heart in life and everything is possible.

We are all people with a heart so show Respect, Love & Tolerance for all people.

Inspirations: The rhythm of the beats in Punjabi music, the rich culture of Punjab, the warmhearted Punjabis and their hospitality, the colors, the food, the stunning Punjabi women with their beautiful clothes and jewelries, the legendary love stories of Punjab, the respect for elderly people, the Mela’s and getting to know about so many different religions and values – including all the rituals and ceremonies I have experienced while living more than four years in Punjab. The legendary Gurdas Mann and Surinder Kaur are great inspirations.

Tell us a bit about yourself?

I am born and raised in Denmark, just outside Copenhagen, and became deeply inspired by my dad’s singing and playing the guitar. So from 7 and onwards I sang in the school chorus and quickly realized that my passion in life was singing. I joined the Girl’s chorus of Radio Denmark from I was 13 years old and, had years of classical singing training and began singing professionally from 15 onwards. In London I got my formal education from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, graduated in 2001 with a musical theatre degree. My singing career has taken me around the world and I love being able to live out my dream.

Mandy Kaybee (Interview)

 Name: Mandy Kaybee
Nickname: Way too many! People just come up with weird ones like Mandooks or Mandizzle, and they just kind of stick haha.
Favorite quote:

“Be patient and strong, one day this pain will be useful to you”

“A tiger doesn’t lose sleep over the opinion of sheep”

Your sense of style?
I would say my style is more Rocker Chic mixed with a bit of anything else that catches my attention (and other’s attention too)! I definitely love the black leather jackets, spikes, high heels, studded leggings/jeans and crazy earrings! Accessory wise, I don’t like to wear too much. As I mentioned before I like the crazy earrings and, depending on how I feel I may add a giant ring on one hand.
Brand freak or street smart?
I have never been one to be interested, so to speak, in brand names. When I go shopping, I really don’t care what store I am in, whether it be name brand or not, but if something catches my eye, that’s what I would end up buying. I guess it’s my mother’s doing. She always told me as a kid, “It doesn’t matter where you purchase your clothes so long as you like it and it looks damn good on you”!

Shahab Qamar (Interview)

Name: Shahab Qamar
Nickname: I have way too many.
DOB: 13th Sept 1985
Favorite quote: I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious. Albert Einstein
Inspirations: Many people inspire me because of their special qualities. E.g.

•  Steve Jobs for his obsession towards attention to detail.
•  Christopher Nolan & Steven Spielberg for their signature style of choreography & direction.
•  Andrew Kramer for his contributions towards the After Effects community.
•  Mark Tremonti for his god-like guitar skills and music compositions.
•  Linkin Park for their diversity in music.

Fatima Baqi (Interview)

Name: Fatima Baqi

Nickname: Fatima

D.O.B: 31 May

Favorite dish: Lamb roast, mixed vegetables, Nihari.

Favorite quote:  "Be nice to people on your way up because you meet them on your way down".

Give us a brief introduction about yourself.

I am a self taught, first female professional studio photographer of Peshawar, NWFP (2000-2010).Currently residing and working in London as a wedding photographer. I am a warm person by nature who loves travelling, gadgets, music, cars, cinema, Bollywood movies and poetry. Believe in hard work and humbleness.

Study/professional background?

Did MSc Psychology from Peshawar University and chose photography as a profession.  Being only female photographer in the field was beneficial and a tough job at the same time.  At that time there was no institute to learn and I chose “learning by doing” method. I have done thousands of bridal and couple shoots during these years and this journey have never stopped. Currently I am loving my experience of working with best wedding photographers of London.  Member of “Society of wedding & portrait photographers”.  It feels good to have a chance to learn new skills by attending photography seminars with world’s  recognized photographer.

Rammal Mehmud (Interview)

Name: Rammal Mehmud

D.O.B: 15th August

Favorite quote: Obstacles are put in our way, to see if what we want  - is worth the fight.

Tell us a bit about yourself?

I’m Rammal Mehmud, stemming from the beautiful capital of Pakistan. A Bokeh Junky and a photography enthusiast. Pioneer of creative wedding photography in Islamabad. Have been shooting since 7 years now. My work has been published on the cover of a child fiction novel called, I, EmmaFreke by Elizabeth Atkinson in 2010. I love vanilla toffee ice crème, balloons, colors, rain and travelling.

Study/Professional background?

MBA in Marketing from FAST-NU.

What kind of gear do you use?

• Camera body – EOS Canon 5D mark III/ mark II
• Lens – 24 – 105mm f4 L, 85mm 1.2 L, 50mm 1.4, 100mm 2.8 Macro
• Tripod – Don’t use it anymore.
• Filters – None as yet.
• Flash – 580 ex II x 2
• Camera bag – Crumpler – Seven Million dollar home & Lowpro.

Aysha Qamar (Interview) - President Boomm Entertainment

Name: Aysha Qamar
Nickname: Aysh / Ayshu
D.O.B: Dec 12, 1990
Favorite quote: When things go wrong, don’t go with them!
Inspirations: My mom and dad
Study/professional background: UofT Life Science Graduate. I will be starting graduate school next year.
Tell us a bit about yourself?
I was born in Dubai, but have lived in Canada since I was a toddler. I love travelling, and going to new places but most of all I love meeting new people. I feel that there is so much you can learn from each other. Everyone has their own thoughts, life experiences and lessons, and if we all sat down one day and listened to each other, we would be astonished to see how much people go through on a daily basis.
You are the serving president of Boomm Entertainment tell us a bit about Boomm Entertainment and jobs you have to take care of?
Boomm Entertainment is an entertainment company that focuses on promotion and event organization specifically for the South Asian / Desi student community across the Greater Toronto Area. It was started by our very intelligent and talented founder and CEO Bilal Bajwa, who has a passion for providing the student community with events that they will remember for a life time. Every university has some sort of South Asia affiliated student group on campus , but Boomm Entertainment strives to go beyond the boundaries of schools and universities. Our main aim is to allow South Asian students from different schools and universities to get a chance to meet each other, which will ultimately result in greater unity amongst the South Asian student population in the GTA. Also, Boomm Entertainment focuses on all ages and alcohol free events.

Marjan Fatima Bokhari (Interview)

 Name: Marjan Fatima Bokhari
Nickname: MJ
Age: 22
Favorite quote: "Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society." Mark Twain
"Style is when they're running you out of town and you make it look like you're leading the parade." William Battie
Your sense of style?
My sense of style I would say is very chic and innovative. I like to go for crisp and clean looks, which are comfortable yet, unique. I love experimenting with my wardrobe.
Brand freak or street smart?
Street Smart
Who are the worst and the best-dressed celebrity around?
Worst Nicki Minaj and Best Blake Lively
Favorite model?
Miranda Kerr and Cara Delevinge
One fashion trend you think that is lame?
Jeggings for girls and Meggings for men! This was not a strict 2012 trend, nor will it completely disappear any time soon — but a girl can hope. I see this over and over and over again — the cropped top and Jeggings. Wearing a long tunic that covers your behind? Sure. But the T-shirt and jeggings look looks immature at best and vulgar at worst. Let’s not even talk about meggings.

"Keep On Capturing" - Hira Bukhari (Interview)

Hira, the young girl holds a craze of photography and says that her reason to be alive in this world is because of photography. At a tender age of  17 she is such a marvelous nature-capturing photographer. She is blessed with an art in her hands. Let`s see what she has to say about her passion to Le Spectra.

Le Spectra: Tell us about your DOB and birthplace?

Hira: Oct 21st 94

Le Spectra: What has been your qualification so far?

Hira: In grade 1 for F.S.C

Le Spectra: What span of time that you have given to the field of photography?

Hira: 8/24hrs a day

Pehchaan (Interview)

Inspirations?
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Junoon
Tell us a bit about yourself?
We are merely a group of friends where each friend holds a unique talent within itself. We are all from Ryerson University.
How long have you all known each other? How did you meet?
We all have known each other for about an year and we came together one by one through PSA musical events and parties.
If you guys were to describe yourself in simple word choice. What would you say?
Each band member of Pehchaan is a finger individually and together we become a fist. A fist of multiple talents, that holds the strength and capability of winning people’s heart.
You guys have got the name pehchan but what do you guys think that how far are you guys from making your own phechan?
We will be releasing our own single any time soon so we are not too far from it.
Who are your idols and why?
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Junoon the band are our idols because they both are well known for presenting a perfect blend Sufism, classical and rock music which is what we as Pehchaan admire and follow.
All of you are unviersty students, how do you manage to study and jam at the same time?
Just like every other group of friends, we also spare some time from our busy lives hanging out and socializing together. However, our hangout spot is a jamming studio. It is the passion of music in each one of us which makes it possible.

Huxaifa wali (Interview)

Name: Huxaifa wali
Nickname: Huxi Khan
DOB: 24th july

Inspirations: Eminem,2pac,Bohemia,linkin park,Dre, and few others.
Tell us a bit about yourself?

I achieve what i aim for.
How do you separate yourself from other artists?

They are doing their work, and im doing my work, so no comments.
What’s your favorite thing to do when you aren’t writing/producing/playing etc?

In free time, i like to have chit chat with my friends on Fb,skype, Basketball,
Have you always enjoyed the art of music? 

I enjoy every single second
What did your family do to encourage you?

Hmm, they never ask me about what I am doing in this field.
You are known for rapping in 4 languages tell us a bit about it? What kind of music do you listen to today? 

Yes thats true, i can Rap in English,Punjabi,Urdu and pashto.
What embarrassing songs might I find on your MP3 player?

Hahaha, One odd old honey singh's song, lol wont name it, nd few like babli badmash,laila teri le legi, lol 

Kamran Farooque (Interview)

Name: Kamran Farooque
Nickname: Koffinfeeder
Favorite quote:You thought it was over, its not over, I came back, I brought my axe…
Inspirations: Cornell, Chris Barnes, Zakk Wylde, ACDC, Pantera, Cannibal Corpse, Zeppelin…
Study/professional background?
Masters in Mass Communication, worked for tv for a decade, now into advertising.. working as Director Creatives for Mercury Transformations. Into design, animation, compositing, special effects, campaign design and a lot of other shit that comes with it…
Tell us a bit about yourself? 
I have tried to swim against all tides to be the way I am, I am myself, no one the fuck can tell me what to do, I walk my own way.. I hate following presets… the pseudo two face plastic society we live in, I have a middle finger for them, although I am pretty social but at some point or the other, all the pretentious fakeness pouring outta their faces makes me puke sometimes… ;) by profession, i am into creative, music is sheer passion and will never be a profession for me.
You could be said as “a beast on the drums”, is this phrase enough to describe you?
I find release in beating the shit outta skins especially when live… yeah I don’t have to push too hard to be called that, I just do my thing for my own kick, let the people label whatever they want.. no one owes me anything and vice versa.
You are currently playing with Qayaas, how is it working with Khurram and Umair?
It’s a nice experience, KW is a very senior guitar player and a heavy riffage monster, Umair needs no introduction, it has always been great fun sharing the stage and the studios with them.

Hary Belial's (Interview)

Name : Haroon
Nickname: Hary
DOB : 12 Feb 1988
Favourite quote: People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all. People talk about how great love is, but that’s bullshit. Love hurts. Feelings are disturbing. People are taught that pain is evil and dangerous. How can they deal with love if they’re afraid to feel? Pain is meant to wake us up. People try to hide their pain. But they’re wrong. Pain is something to carry, like a radio. You feel your strength in the experience of pain. It’s all in how you carry it. That’s what matters. Pain is a feeling. Your feelings are a part of you. Your own reality. If you feel ashamed of them, and hide them, you’re letting society destroy your reality. You should stand up for your right to feel your pain.
Tell us a bit about yourself Hary? 

I guess I had sucha horrible life growing up, going from place to place not knowing what I was gonna do. There was a lotta pain & anger that's coming out through my guitar playing and when you're hurt & scared for so long, the fear & pain turn to hate & the hate starts to change the world.
How old were you when you first played guitar? 

I think my mum bought me my first guitar when I was 13-14 and my fingers'd not go to the sixth string so I took off the big E and played with just five strings(laughs).
What was the first guitar you ever owned? 

I think that's Kona acoustic. The time I broke my guitar it was like a sacrifice. You sacrifice the things you love. R.I.P. Kona! See you in Hell(laughs).

Shammal Qureshi (Interview)

When and where were you born, and where were you schooled?

I was born in Karachi August 9^th 1982, the year of the dog in the Chinese calendar. I’m a Leo. I went to CAS when I was a kid, and then I was in Bay View High. After that I went to Le’cole in Karachi, and finally I was in the UWO (University of Western Ontario) in Canada. After that I got my hairdressing training from London at the T&G New Oxford Street Academy. I was there for three years, though my education was only 1 year. After that I worked two years at [the] T&G Salon in Sloane Square.

       When did you first realize you wanted to become a hair stylist and how did you start it?

I was in London with my mother and father and I remember we were walking around Christopher place. And I saw some really cool looking guys and girls walk out onto the street. One of them turned around and she had Toni&Guy on her T-shirt and I just casually said, you know, why don’t I become a hair stylist. My mum turned to me and said, ‘Why not.” That was that.

       What do your parents do and what was your family life like?

I grew up with a Malaysian mother and a Pakistani father in a very open minded family setting. As well as them being my parents I always regarded them as friends too.  I was quite rebellious growing up and my parents always had the patience to deal with me. I have one sister and we’re very close.

Uloomi Karim Shaheen (Interiew)

Name: Uloomi Karim Shaheen
Nickname: Nuno/ loomi/ loomz/ loomster/ loominati/ monsta (Gilbert calls me that) and a lot more
D.O.B: 26th march
Favorite quote: Pain is temporary, pride is forever
Inspirations: Bashir Ahmed, GSP, Anderson Silva, Dan Henderson, Cain Velasquez, Bass Rutten. Every one of them for a specific reason
Study background? 
I did my O-levels from OPF Boys college H-8/4 in 2008 and A-levels from Beacon house Bannigala in 2010.. Currently in Bahria University, doing BSCS
Uloomi a name/ a guy everyone is scared of after the VCL MMA championship, how do you feel about it? 
haha scared? I don’t think so but… it feels good that I have earned and secured a place of mine in the eyes of the Martial Art community in Pakistan.
MMA a dangerous sport, what made you go for it? 
I’ve been a Martial Artist since I was 6 or 7. Combat sport always fascinated me and attracted me towards itself. At first I got scared when I watched UFC fights on youtube, but then I realized that THIS is what I really want to do now.

Fahad Khan (Interview)

Name: Fahad Khan
Nickname: Faddie
D.O.B: 06/ Nov/ 1993
Favorite dish: Biryani, Chinese Rice and Arabian rice
Give us a brief introduction about yourself?
I am fahad khan. And I am 19 years old boy. A BBA-H student and take Photography, DJing and singing as my hobbies and Business as my profession. I started doing photography from 2009 when I was 15 years old. And now I am thinking to take it professionally.
Study/professional background? 
I am a BBA-H student.
How did you got into photography stuff?
Inspiration comes from randomly looking for the works of GETTY IMAGES and NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC artist. And Chris Mc lennen is my favorite photographer.
What type of photography attracts you the most?
Abstract and Nature. Wit using of shutter speed and I also like aerial photography

Minahil Aslam (Interview)

Name: Minahil Aslam
Nickname: Mano (Not that I’d like any reader to remember it :P )
D.O.B: July 19th 1992
Favorite dish: Fettuccini Alfredo Pasta <3
Give us a brief introduction about yourself?
 Born and raised in a military background I have moved around a lot throughout Pakistan. I have seen different places, met different people and I would say it has made me into who I am today. People might categorize me as in introvert but when you get to know me I am the exact opposite.
Study/professional background?
Like I mentioned earlier I have moved around a lot so most of my schooling has been from The City School in different cities. When we finally settled in Lahore I did my A levels from Lahore Grammar School Defence and currently I am doing BS from Lahore School of Economics and am in my Sophomore year.

Farasat Anees (Interview)

Name: Farasat Anees.
Nickname : Don’t have any.
D.O.B : August 6th, 1994.
Favorite dish: Junk and sometimes desi food.
Favorite quotation: “Light gai BC”
Tell us a bit about yourself?
I am almost 19 years old student and a self-made producer from Islamabad. I love making, playing with some mad beats and beautiful melodies.
Inspirations?
Daft Punk, Avicii, Adventure Club, Apster, Bassjackers, Blasterjaxx, David Guetta, Deadmau5, Nause, Tommy Trash, Alvaro, Afrojack, Skrillex, The Cataracs, Dirty South, Showtek, Hard Rock Sofa, 501 and many other.
Study and professional background?
Did my matriculation from Ideal Cambridge School in 2010, Intermediate in 2012 from PCC and currently I am doing ADP in Accounting and Finance from UCP.
What was your age when your started making beats?
16.5
Where does the ideas for the beats you make come from?
When I was 12, I mostly listen to Electronic music and I love bass kinda stuff haha. But with the passage of time, I came to know what exactly the music is.

Hashim Malik (Interview)

Name: Hashim Malik
Nickname: hashim

DOB: 10 feb 1995

Favorite quote:

Reality is wrong dreams are for real _2pac.

Inspirations:

Kobe bryant , bohemia , 2pac , Eminem.

Tell us a bit about yourself?

I am an easy going down to earth kind of guy , crazy about basketball love nature and have a passion to travel n visit different places I'm hardworking ,rapping is my passion and always try to be productive and to come up with something new.

How do you separate yourself from other artists?

Attitude , many artists have attitude problem i don't do that kind of stuff i always try to be my self.

Who influenced your style?

Iv got my own style

What’s your favorite thing to do when you aren’t writing/producing/playing etc?

Basketball

Have you always enjoyed the art of music?

Khurram Waqar (Interview)

Name: Khurram Waqar
Nickname: kW
DOB: 23rd July, 1975
Favorite quote: Just Do it!
Inpirations: There are too many. As a human being, it starts from my parents and my wife. In terms of guitar, picked it up because of one man only i.e. Slash.
Tell us a bit about yourself?
I am a musician trying to make things work without compromising on my beliefs.... :) Trying to do the best I can do under the circumstances.
Study/professional background?
I have done my Masters in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon University.
How old were you when you started playing guitar and what kind of guitar was that?
I believe it was the winter of 1991. Don’t even ask about my first guitar. It was given to me by a dear friend and the strings were like at least 3 inches above the fret board if not more. But my passion was such that I still played on it and learned how to control my bends. So hats off to it no matter how bad it was.

Umair Jaffar (Interview)

Name: Umair Jaffar
Nickname: UJ
D.O.B: 11th January, 1986
Favorite dish: Ummm i love home-made Chicken Biryani and spicy BBQ.
Give us a brief introduction about yourself?
Just a normal person having passion for Photography. Born and grown up in Lahore, Pakistan. So a true lahori who love to travel and explore new places, new food. I am a self-taught person who love to learn new things and doing crazy fun experiments.
Study/professional background?
I did my Masters in Banking and Finance as majors. From last 5 years i am into Shares Trading, and also working as a FreeLancer.
How did you got into photography stuff? 
Hmmm well a friend of mine showed me his DSLR, and i was just so excited when i later checked the picture quality. That was around 2 years back when i decided to go for a DSLR and thats how my Photography journey started.
What type of photography attracts you the most? Mostly Landscape, wildlife andofcourse Portraits. Love to shoot people on their special moments. These days i am actually into Timelapse.
Inspirations? 
Timelapse Photography, Nature, colors, silence, creativity and the list goes on.. Pretty much all natural things around.
What else are your hobbies except photography?
Car detailing, love to care my car like my baby. Hangingout with friends and exploring new places. Reading articles on economy. Love to play Basketball and table tennis.
Would you like to have interns with you?
It depends on the situation. Sometimes i really feel that i need help in Post Procesing, so definately i will go for it later on, but not now.