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Hocane promoting Sanam Teri Kasam in 2016
Born	Mawra Hussain (1992-09-28) 28 September 1992 (age 32) Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Alma mater	University of London (LL.B)
Occupation	Actress model
Years active	2011–present
Spouse(s)	Ameer Gilani ​ (m. 2025)​
Relatives	Urwa Hocane (sister) Farhan Saeed (brother-in-law)

Mawra Hocane (born Mawra Hussain on September 28, 1992) is a talented actress from Pakistan. She is well-known for her work in Urdu television shows. Mawra started her acting journey in 2011 with a TV show called Khichari Salsa.

She also acted in movies, making her first appearance in a Bollywood film in 2016. This movie was a romantic story called Sanam Teri Kasam. Later, in 2018, she made her debut in Pakistani films with the comedy Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2. Mawra has received awards for her acting, including the Hum Award for Best Actress for her role in the TV series Neem.

About Mawra Hocane

Her Early Life and Family

Mawra Hussain was born in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, on September 28, 1992. She has an older sister, Urwa Hocane, who is also an actress. Her brother-in-law is the actor Farhan Saeed.

Mawra changed the spelling of her last name from "Hussain" to "Hocane" when she was in 7th grade. She did this to make her name unique. She also studied law and earned a degree from the University of London.

Her Acting Career

Before becoming a famous actress, Mawra started as a theater artist. She also worked as a VJ (video jockey) at a music channel called ARY Musik. Mawra then began acting in Pakistani TV shows. Some of her early shows include Aahista Aahista, Ik Tamanna Lahasil Si, and Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare.

In 2014, she played the main character, Bushra, in the show Mein Bushra. Her character was a strong and capable daughter. Mawra has said that this role is one of her favorites.

Mawra Hocane on the set of Sanam Teri Kasam

Mawra made her first Hindi film appearance in 2016. It was a romantic movie called Sanam Teri Kasam. In the film, she played a librarian from South India. Critics praised her performance, saying she was a "delight to watch."

In 2018, she acted in her first Pakistani film, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2. This movie was a romantic comedy and became one of the highest-grossing Pakistani films worldwide. People noted that Mawra was a great addition to the film.

From 2018 to 2019, Mawra was part of the historical drama Aangan. She played a strong girl who learned about love and life. In 2019, she appeared as a lively character named Sunehri in Daasi. Her role as a determined university student in Sabaat (2020) earned her nominations for Best TV Actress.

In 2021, she played the main role of Mehrbano in Qissa Meherbano Ka. In 2023, she starred as Zimal Riyasat in Neem. For this role, she won her first award, the Hum Award for Best Actress. She also played Rishtina in Nauroz, a girl who discovers the world after living in a basement for many years. In 2024, she appeared in the comedy Let's Try Mohabbat and the drama Jafaa. In 2025, she appeared in Agar Tum Sath Ho with her husband, Ameer Gilani.

Personal Life

Mawra Hocane met actor Ameer Gilani while working on the TV show Sabaat in 2020. They got married on February 5, 2025, in a traditional Muslim wedding ceremony in Lahore.

Mawra Hocane's Work

Films

Television Shows

Telefilms

Awards and Nominations

Mawra Hocane has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations.