Mawra Hussain (born 28 September 1992) Known professionally as Mawra Hocane is a Pakistani actress and model who primarily works in

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She made her acting debut with A-Plus's serial '' Khichari Salsa'' in 2011. Hocane is best known for her portrayal of Nadia in ''

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'', Haya in ''

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'' and Anaya Aziz in ''

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''. In 2016, She made her

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debut with

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's romantic drama '' Sanam Teri Kasam'' opposite

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. Hocane made her Pakistani film debut in 2018 with Nadeem Baig's

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drama ''

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'', which ranks among the

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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. She holds a degree in law from the University of London which she finished after returning to school. She performed as a theater artist before working as a VJ at

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. Hocane performed in the Pakistani television serial dramas ''

'', '' Ik Tamanna Lahasil Si'' and ''

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''. She made her

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debut in the Indian

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, '' Sanam Teri Kasam'', opposite

. She made her debut in the Pakistani film industry with ''

''. In December 2018 she modelled in Pantene Hum Bridal couture week. She showcased golden bridal couture for designer Nilofer Shahid. She was the show stopper for designer HSY creation. She narrated and appeared in the period drama '' Aangan'', on

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. She also portrayed the role of Sunehri in '' Daasi'' and Anaya in ''

''. In June 2019 she launched her clothing line in collaboration with her sister

Urwa Hocane UrwaTul Wusqua Hussain, better known by her stage name Urwa Hocane (born 2 July 1991) is a Pakistani actress, model and VJ (media personality), media personality. She made her acting debut with ''Khushboo Ka Ghar'' as Rukhsana in 2012. Hocane is ...

Controversy

Hocane once tweeted about the Indian film ''

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'', which was banned in Pakistan, prompting social media harassment.

Filmography

Films

Television

Telefilms

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Hocane, Mawra Living people 1992 births People from Karachi People from Islamabad Pakistani film actresses Pakistani television actresses Pakistani female models Actresses in Urdu cinema Actresses in Hindi cinema Pakistani expatriate actresses in India Alumni of University of London Worldwide VJs (media personalities) 21st-century Pakistani actresses