Urwa Hocane facts for kids
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Urwa Hussain
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| عروہ حسین | |
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UrwaTul Wusqua Hussain
2 July 1991 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Occupation | Model, Actress, VJ |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Mawra Hocane (sister) Ameer Gilani (brother-in-law) |
UrwaTul Wusqua Hussain, known as Urwa Hocane, is a Pakistani actress, model, and VJ (which means she hosts music shows). She was born on July 2, 1991. Urwa started acting in 2012 with the show Khushboo Ka Ghar.
She is well-known for her role as Meera in the TV drama Udaari. For this role, she won an award for Best On-screen Couple with Farhan Saeed. She also played Guddi in the show Mushk, which earned her a nomination for Best Actress.
Urwa made her first movie appearance in the romantic comedy Na Maloom Afraad. She also appeared in Punjab Nahi Jaungi. In 2022, she started a new journey as a producer with the romantic drama Tich Button.
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Early Life and Start in Showbiz
Urwa Hocane was born in Karachi, Pakistan. She grew up in Islamabad and finished her education there. She has a younger sister, Mawra Hocane, who is also a TV actress.
When Urwa was a teenager, she performed in theater plays. Later, she started working as a VJ for a music channel called ARY Musik. When she began her career, she decided to use "Hocane" as her last name, just like her sister Mawra. This name stuck with her.
Urwa's Acting Journey
Urwa's first main acting role was in the 2012 romantic drama Meri Ladli. After that, she appeared in other TV shows like Kahi Un Kahi and Madiha Maliha. She also played a girl facing family pressure and a forced wedding in the show Marasim.
Her first movie was the 2014 romantic comedy Na Maloom Afraad. People generally liked the movie, and Urwa received praise for her acting. She was offered a role in a Bollywood movie, but she chose not to take it because it did not fit her acting choices.
In January 2019, Urwa announced that she would be a producer for the first time. The movie was a romantic film called Tich Button, which she produced with her husband, Farhan Saeed. The film was released in 2022.
In June 2019, Urwa and her sister Mawra launched their own clothing line together. In 2020, Urwa starred in the TV series Mushk alongside Imran Ashraf.
Personal Life
Urwa Hocane married singer and actor Farhan Saeed on December 16, 2016, in Lahore, Pakistan. In October 2023, Urwa and Farhan shared the happy news that they were expecting a baby. Their child was born in 2024.
Movies and TV Shows
Urwa Hocane has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of her notable works:
Movies
- 2014: Na Maloom Afraad as Naina
- 2017: Punjab Nahi Jaungi as Durdana Butt
- 2017: Na Maloom Afraad 2 as Naina Farhan Ahmed
- 2017: Rangreza as Reshmi
- 2022: Tich Button as Herself (also a producer)
Television Shows
- 2012: Khushboo Ka Ghar as Rukhsana
- 2013: Meri Ladli as Rafia Tabraiz
- 2014: Marasim as Nayab
- 2016: Udaari as Ameera "Meera" Majid
- 2020: Mushk as Guddi Adam
- 2021: Neeli Zinda Hai as Neeli Pervaiz
- 2021: Parizaad as Layla Saba Agha
- 2022: Badzaat as Anabiya "Biya" Daniyal
- 2022–2023: Meri Shehzadi as Dania Khan Shehroze
Telefilms
- 2013: Anaya Or uski Mayen as Anaya
- 2017: Pyar Ki Love Story as Saman
Awards and Recognition
Urwa Hocane has received several awards and nominations for her acting:
- 2017: Won the Hum Award for Best Onscreen Couple - Jury for Udaari (with Farhan Saeed)
- 2017: Won the International Pakistan Prestige Award for Best Onscreen Couple for Udaari (with Farhan Saeed)
- 2018: Won the Lux Style Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film for Punjab Nahi Jaungi
