Imran Kureishi is a well known name in the Pakistan fashion industry.He is a man behind many Big faces, he instructed, trained and some times taught work to them. He has always beed a source of inspiration to this Industry.
It may surprise you a little that Imran Kureishi is the man behind the famous and well known event organizer Freha Altaf.
Frieha Altaf (choreographer): "I did one show for him when I started modeling in 1987. I have tremendous respect for him"
Education
Imran by profession was a chemical engineer, he worked for full 12 years in his father,s factory. But Nature had something different for him. In 1980 he did his first show, which went reasonably good. He later became a Dance Instructor,Choreographer and then a designer. His work is still appreciated among the showbiz circles. He is also remember as a man with great sense of humor. As one of is fellows maintains.
Amin Guljee (artist): "Imran is a very good friend and a wonderful person. I worked with him in Dubai and the show he did went off very well. His sense of humor and sense of calm are the two most distinguishing qualities of his personality."
So does Aijazz Aslam acknowledges his work and talent.
Aijazz Aslam (model/designer): " When I started modelling, I got basic training from Imran. Myself, Adnan Siddiqui, Tahir Ali and Farhan Ali Agha, all started off and branched out due to his efforts. Before him, we had no formal training. He gives a lot of thought to the basics."
Masarrat Misbah (beautician): "I have known Imran for the last 25 years. During rehearsals and events, he worries more about providing food and drinks rather than the lights or the style; he knows that's going to fall in place. He always makes sure people working with him get due credit. He is an institute, bringing out well-coordinated models and fashion industry related personnel. But people take advantage of his caring personality. At times, he finds it difficult to say no to people. But if he does, he wouldn't be Imran Kureishi."
Deepak Perwani (designer): "My first event was orchestrated by Imran. He is a firecracker. Twenty-five years is a long way to come. He deserves every bit of his success."
Tariq Amin (stylist): "I value Imran's friendship tremendously; we also have family connections that go way back. I have not worked with him recently and when he asks me again, I won't say no."
Arif Mahmood (photographer): "I have known him since 1989, when we did a magazine shoot that he coordinated. He has choreographed models whose daughters are now in the industry. I don't know if a lot of people know this, but he is a shopaholic. Every birthday, he changes his watch and this is a superstitious thing."
Zainab Qayyum (model): "In a world, which I love and am a part of — intrigue, backstabbing and all — I believe Imran has maintained his integrity for the last 25 years. Hats off to him."
Vaneeza Ahmed (model): "I've been working with him from the very start and it's been sheer pleasure. His payments are always on time; and he always delivers which is very important. The best thing about Imran is that he stands by his models in the face of any adversity. I wish him the best of luck and hope he continues to do well. He does so because he is an icon in his own right."
Rizwan Beyg (designer): "I know Imran both personally and professionally. He is always there for you, loyal, honest and committed. The reason why he's still in the business is because he constantly updates himself; and for a person so resistant in his personal life, it is amazing to see the changes he makes in his professional life. Two-and-a-half decades of fashion shows have seen him shift from pomp and ceremony to simple, Milan-like catwalks."
Iraj (model): "For me to work with someone, I have to like them. Imran is my teddy bear. He is a great guy and has a great sense of humor. His shows are simple and I appreciate that he does simple, straight shows. People like him make my job less stressful and more fun."
Amir Adnan (designer): "I have known him for many years. He is a well-composed individual, and a perfectionist. I wish he would inculcate a team around him rather than being a one-man show. He is an institution and by now he could have been even bigger if he wanted to. He is extremely good at what he does."
This pure Capricorn celebrated his 53th birthday on 28th December with his family and close buddies. Lets take a look to the event.
Imran Kureishi on his 53 th birthday, on his left model Rubab
Imran Kureishi with models
Director Saqib Malik and Designer Munib Nawaz
Zurain Zaheer Imam ( right )with a friend
Photographer Tapu Javari ( right ) with a friend
Designer Omer Saeed ( center ) with friends
Mohsin Saeed (center), telling his tales
Mohsin Saeed with a group of guests
Imran Kureishi with Saba Ansari from Sabz
Saqib Mailk with Rubab
Rubab with Depak Parwani
Rubab with Moiz Kazmi
Designer Fahad Hussain ( left ) with Mohsin Saeed
Model Iraj (left ) with Imran Kureishi and Mohsin Saeed
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