Mawra Hocane

Mawra Hocane or Mawra Hussain (born 28 September 1992) is a Pakistani model and actress.[1][4][5][6]

Mawra Hocane
ماورا حسین
Hocane at the launch of "Tera Chehra" song from Sanam Teri Kasam in 2016
Born
Mawra Hussain

(1992-09-28) 28 September 1992[1]
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
EducationLL.B from University of London.[2][3]
OccupationActress, model
Years active2011–present
Notable work
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2
Sabaat
Sanam Teri Kasam
RelativesUrwa Hocane (sister)
Farhan Saeed (brother-in-law)

Life and career

Hocane changed the spelling of her family name from "Hussain" to "Hocane" in 7th-grade class to give it a unique spelling.[4]

She holds a degree in law from the University of London which she finished after returning to school.[7][2][3]

She performed as a theater artist before working as a VJ at ARY Musik. Hocane performed in Pakistani television serial dramas Aahista Aahista, Ik Tamanna Lahasil Si and Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare. She made her Hindi film debut in the Indian romance film, Sanam Teri Kasam, opposite Harshvardhan Rane.[8][5]

She made her debut in Pakistani film industry with Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2.[9]

In December 2018 she modelled in Pantene Hum Bridal couture week. She showcased golden bridal couture for designer Nilofer Shahid. She was show stopper for designer HSY creation.[6]

She narrated and appeared in the period drama Aangan, on Hum TV.[10] She further poetrayed a role of Sunehri in Daasi[11] and Anaya in Sabaat.[12]

In June 2019 she launched her clothing line in collaboration with her sister Urwa Hocane.[13]

Controversy

Hocane once tweeted about the Indian film Phantom, which was banned in Pakistan, prompting social media harassment.[14][15]

Filmography
Key
denotes film / drama that has not released yet
Year Serial Role Notes
Films
2016 Sanam Teri Kasam Saraswati "Saru" Parthasarthy Bollywood film debut
2018 Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 Zoe Pakistani film debut[9]
Television
2011 Khichari Salsa A-Plus TV
Love Ke Chucker Mein
Kountry Luv A-Plus TV
2012 Ik Tamanna Lahasil Si Nadia Hum TV
Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare Sheharyal
Mere Hazoor Express Entertainment
Yahan Pyar Nahin Hai Shumaila Hum TV
Main Gunehgar Nahi Amaara ARY Digital
2013 Halki si Khalish Hum TV[16]
Mere Harjai Maha ARY Digital
2014 Billo Bablu Aur Bhaiyya[17]
Main Bushra[18] Bushra
Aahista Aahista Haya Hum TV[19]
Meri Wife Ke Liye ARY Digital
Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain Hum TV
2015 Maryam Maryam Geo TV[20]
Shareek-e-Hayat Hum TV
2016 Shadi Mubarak ARY Digital[21]
Haasil Hareem Geo TV
2017 Sammi Sammi Nominated — Hum Award for Best Actress Popular[22]
2018 Aangan Aliya Hum TV
2019 Daasi Sunehri
2020 Sabaat Anaya Aziz
Telefilms
2012 Ghar Aae Mehman Hum TV
2015 Papa Razi ARY Digital

See also

References
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  2. "Mawra Hocane gets a law degree with flying colours". tribune.com.pk. The Express Tribune. 13 August 2018. Archived from the original on 19 December 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  3. "Mawra Hocane gets a law degree". tribuneindia.com. The Tribune. 6 October 2018. Archived from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  4. Hassan Choudary (19 October 2015). "Unraveling the mystery: Here's why Mawra and Urwa's surname is 'Hocane'". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 25 December 2018. Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  5. "Here's what Indian critics had to say about Mawra Hocane's Bolly debut, Sanam Teri Kasam". DAWN Images. 10 February 2016. Archived from the original on 15 December 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  6. "Mawra Hocane making history in Pakistani fashion industry". dailypakistan.com. Daily Pakistan Global. 12 December 2018. Archived from the original on 19 December 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  7. "Mawra Hocane goes back to law school to 'finish what she started'". Images. 17 February 2017. Archived from the original on 17 February 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2017.
  8. Choudary, Hassan (5 June 2015). "Not one, not two, Mawra Hocane has signed three Bollywood films!". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 26 December 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
  9. "Mawra Hocane joins cast of 'Jawani Phir Nahi Aani 2'". The Express Tribune. 20 October 2017. Archived from the original on 21 October 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
  10. Kayenat Kalam (6 December 2018). "Aangan Drama on HUM TV: Timings, Cast, OST, Plot". Brandsynario. Archived from the original on 19 December 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2018.
  11. Haq, Irfan Ul (26 August 2019). "Mawra Hocane and Adeel Hussain are pairing up for Hum TV's Daasi". DAWN. Archived from the original on 12 June 2020. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  12. "Mawra Hocane talks about her chemistry with Ameer Gilani". Daily Times. 12 April 2020. Archived from the original on 2 July 2020. Retrieved 25 April 2020.
  13. "Sister act: Urwa and Mawra unveil their new clothing line". The Express Tribune. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
  14. "Shaan calls for a ban on Mawra Hocane for supporting Phantom". The Express Tribune. Archived from the original on 2 November 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
  15. "How Phantom, Faisal Qureshi and Shaan vs Mawra exposed sexism in our midst". DAWN (Blog). Archived from the original on 19 October 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2015.
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  17. http://www.tv.com.pk/tvshow/Billo-Bablu-and-Bhaiya/233/story Archived 11 April 2017 at the Wayback Machine Billo Bablu and Bhaiya
  18. http://www.arydigital.tv/main-bushra/ Archived 3 May 2017 at the Wayback Machine Main Bushra
  19. "Aahista Aahista Story – Wiki – Details – Information". tv.com.pk. Archived from the original on 13 November 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  20. http://www.tv.com.pk/tvshow/Maryam/254/story Archived 5 September 2017 at the Wayback Machine Maryam (TV series)
  21. "Shaadi Mubarak Story – Wiki – Details – Information". tv.com.pk. Archived from the original on 17 November 2017. Retrieved 23 November 2017.
  22. "Exciting: Hum Awards has revealed their viewers choice nominations list". Daily Pakistan Global. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
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