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Mawra Hocane
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Mawra Hocane promoting Sanam Teri Kasam in 2016
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Mawra Hussain
28 September 1992 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | University of London (LL.B) |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Relatives | Urwa Hocane (sister) Farhan Saeed (brother-in-law) |
Mawra Hussain (Urdu: ماورہ حسین) is a talented Pakistani actress and model. She is better known by her professional name, Mawra Hocane. She was born on September 28, 1992. Mawra mostly works in Urdu television shows in Pakistan.
Mawra started her acting journey in 2011 with a TV show called Khichari Salsa. She also acted in a Bollywood movie, Sanam Teri Kasam, in 2016. Her first Pakistani movie was the fun comedy Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 in 2018. She has received awards for her acting, including the Hum Award for Best Actress for her role in Neem.
About Mawra Hocane
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 how her last name was spelled when she was in 7th grade. She changed "Hussain" to "Hocane" to make it unique. She also studied law and earned a degree from the University of London.
Her Acting Journey
Before becoming a famous actress, Mawra started as a theatre artist. She also worked as a VJ (video jockey) at ARY Musik, where she hosted music shows.
Mawra has starred in many Pakistani TV dramas. Some of her early popular 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. She played a strong and capable daughter in that series. Mawra has said this role is one of her favorites.
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Mawra also made her debut in Hindi films with the romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam in 2016. In this movie, she acted alongside Harshvardhan Rane. She played a librarian from South India. Critics praised her performance, saying she was a "delight to watch."
In 2018, Mawra starred in her first Pakistani movie, Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2. This was a romantic comedy where she acted with Fahad Mustafa. This movie became one of the highest-grossing Pakistani films around the world. People said Mawra was a great addition to the film.
Mawra has continued to take on many interesting roles. From 2018 to 2019, she was in the historical drama Aangan. She played a strong girl who learned a lot about love and relationships. In 2019, she played a fun and lively character named Sunehri in Daasi.
Later, she played Anaya Aziz, a determined university student, in the show Sabaat. This role earned her nominations for Best TV Actress at the 20th Lux Style Awards. In 2021, she played Mehrbano in Qissa Meherbano Ka.
In 2023, Mawra played Zimal Riyasat in Neem. For this role, she won her first major award, the Hum Award for Best Actress. She also played Rishtina in Nauroz, an innocent teenager who discovers the world after being in a basement for many years. In 2024, she appeared in the comedy Let's Try Mohabbat. She is currently starring in Jafaa as Dr. Zara Hassan.
Awards and Achievements
Mawra Hocane has been recognized for her acting skills with several awards and nominations.
- In 2017, she won the Social Media Sensation award at the Masala! Awards.
- She was nominated for Best Actress awards for her roles in shows like Sammi, Sabaat, and Qissa Meherbano Ka.
- In 2024, Mawra won the Best Actress-Jury award at the 9th Hum Awards for her performance in the TV series Neem.
