Urwa Hocane facts for kids
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Urwa Hussain
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عروہ حسین | |
Born |
UrwaTul Wusqua Hussain
2 July 1991 |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation | Model, Actress, VJ |
Years active | 2011–present |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Mawra Hocane (sister) |
UrwaTul Wusqua Hussain, known to many as Urwa Hocane, is a talented Pakistani actress, model, and VJ (which means she hosts music shows). She was born on July 2, 1991.
Urwa started her acting journey in 2012 with the show Khushboo Ka Ghar. She became very 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.
She also acts in movies! Her first film was the romantic comedy Na Maloom Afraad. Later, she appeared in Punjab Nahi Jaungi. In 2022, Urwa also started a new adventure as a producer with the romantic movie Tich Button.
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About Urwa's Life and Start in Showbiz
Urwa Hocane was born in Karachi, a big city in Pakistan. She grew up in Islamabad, where she finished her schooling at Bahria College, Islamabad. She has a younger sister, Mawra Hocane, who is also a famous actress.
When Urwa was a teenager, she performed in theater plays. After that, 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 has stayed with her ever since.
Urwa's Acting Journey
Urwa's first main acting role was in the 2012 romantic drama Meri Ladli. She acted alongside Ahsan Khan and Sajal Ali. She then appeared in other TV shows like Kahi Un Kahi and Madiha Maliha. People especially liked her performance in Marasim, where she played a girl facing family challenges.
In 2014, Urwa made her big screen debut in the romantic comedy film Na Maloom Afraad. She starred with actors like Fahad Mustafa and Javed Sheikh. The movie was well-received, and Urwa's acting was praised. She was offered a role in a Bollywood film, Azhar, but she chose not to take it. She prefers roles that fit her personal values.
In January 2019, Urwa announced that she would be producing her first movie! It's a romantic film called Tich Button, and she is producing it with her husband, Farhan Saeed. She even shared pictures from the movie's shooting on her Instagram.
In June 2019, Urwa and her sister Mawra Hocane launched their own clothing brand. In 2020, she starred in the TV series Mushk with Imran Ashraf.
Urwa's Family Life
Urwa Hocane married singer and actor Farhan Saeed on December 16, 2016, in Lahore, Pakistan. On October 6, 2023, Urwa and Farhan shared exciting news on social media: they were expecting a baby!
Urwa's Movies
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Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes |
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2014 | Na Maloom Afraad | Naina | Nabeel Qureshi | |
2017 | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Durdana Butt | Nadeem Beyg | |
2017 | Na Maloom Afraad 2 | Naina Farhan Ahmed | Nabeel Qureshi | |
2017 | Rangreza | Reshmi | Amir Mohiuddin | |
2022 | Tich Button | Herself | Qasim Ali Mureed | Special appearance in song "Pretty Face" Also producer |
TBA | Jhol![]() |
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Shahid Shafaat |
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Urwa's TV Shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2011 | Kountry Luv | |||
2012 | Khushboo Ka Ghar | Rukhsana | Cameo appearance | |
2013 | Ideals | Wajeeha | ||
Yeh Shadi Nahi Ho Sakti | Alishba | |||
Kahi Unkahi | Anam Parvez | |||
Madiha Maliha | Maliha Akhtar | |||
Meri Ladli | Rafia Tabraiz | |||
Aik Pagal Si Larki | Nabeela | |||
2014 | Namak Paray | |||
Marasim | Nayab | |||
Tum Meray He Rehna | Rania | |||
Laal Chaadar | Bareera | |||
Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Maya | Anthology series | ||
Ghayal | Sidra | |||
2015 | Mere Ajnabi | Hareem | ||
2016 | Udaari | Ameera "Meera" Majid | ||
2020 | Mushk | Guddi Adam | ||
2021 | Neeli Zinda Hai | Neeli Pervaiz | ||
Parizaad | Layla Saba Agha | |||
Amanat | Mehar Zaraar Hussain | |||
2022 | Badzaat | Anabiya "Biya" Daniyal | ||
2022–2023 | Meri Shehzadi | Dania Khan Shehroze |
Urwa's TV Movies (Telefilms)
Year | Series | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Anaya Or uski Mayen | Anaya | |
2017 | Pyar Ki Love Story | Saman |
Special Appearances
Year | Series | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Tonite with HSY | Herself with Farhan Saeed | Hum Sitaray Season 2 Episode 5 |
Awards and Nominations
Urwa Hocane has won and been nominated for several awards for her acting. Here are some of them:
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2014 | 2nd Hum Awards | Best Soap Actress | Aik Pagal Si Larki | Nominated | |
2015 | 14th Lux Style Awards | Best Actress - Film | Na Maloom Afraad | Nominated | |
2017 | 5th Hum Awards | Best Actress | Udaari | Nominated | |
Best Onscreen Couple (with Farhan Saeed) | Nominated | ||||
Best Onscreen Couple - Jury (with Farhan Saeed) | Won | ||||
International Pakistan Prestige Awards | Best Onscreen Couple (with Farhan Saeed) | Won | |||
2018 | 17th Lux Style Awards | Best Supporting Actress - Film | Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Won | |
2021 | 20th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Critics' Choice) | Mushk | Nominated |