Mawra Hussain (; born 28 September 1992), known professionally as Mawra Hocane, is a Pakistani actress who primarily works in Urdu television. She made her acting debut in 2011 with Khichari Salsa. She made her Bollywood debut with the romantic tragedy, Sanam Teri Kasam (2016) and her Pakistani film debut with the comedy drama Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (2018).
Hocane has received praise for her portrayals of Nadia in Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si (2012), Haya in Aahista Aahista (2014), Sammi in Sammi (2017), Anaya Aziz in Sabaat (2020), and Mehrbano in Qissa Meherbano Ka (2021). She won Hum Award for Best Actress for her performance in Neem.
Early life and family Hocane was born as Mawra Hussain on 28 September 1992 in Karachi, Sindh. Actress Urwa Hocane is her elder sister, while actor Farhan Saeed is her brother-in-law.
In 7th grade, she started spelling her family name as "Hocane" to give it a unique form. She holds a degree in law from the University of London, which she finished after returning to school.
Career Hocane performed as a theatre artist before working as a VJ at ARY Musik. She made her acting debut in 2011 with the drama Khichari Salsa. She acted in the dramas Aahista Aahista, Ik Tamanna Lahasil Si, and Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare. In 2014, she portrayed the titular role of Bushra in ARY Digital's Mein Bushra as a determined and capable daughter of a strict father. Hocane termed the project among her favourites.
Hocane made her Hindi film debut with the romantic tragedy Sanam Teri Kasam opposite Harshvardhan Rane. She portrayed a South Indian girl who works as a librarian. Hindustan Times noted, "Mawra is a delight to watch as Saru. She slips into the demure character with ease and her get-up certainly adds to her persona.", while News18 mentioned her as "one of the most incredible performer."
In 2018, she made her Pakistani film debut with the romantic comedy Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 opposite Fahad Mustafa. The film is the second-highest-grossing Pakistani film worldwide. Pakistan Today noted, "Mawra is a good addition to the film and she nailed her character of a spoilt, young heiress."
From 2018 to 2019, she narrated and appeared in the period drama Aangan based on Khadija Mastoor's novel of the same name. Hocane portrayed a resilient Hindustani who endures bitter experiences in love. In 2019, she appeared as the juvenile and bubbly Sunehri in Daasi. Her next role of a headstrong and ambitious university student in Sabaat earned her dual nominations of Best TV Actress at the 20th Lux Style Awards. In 2021, she played the title role of a victim of domestic abuse and marital rape in the drama Qissa Meherbano Ka. Her first role in 2023 was of a determined philanthropist Zimal Riyasat in the romance-drama Neem. For his performance in the series, she won her first award, Hum Award for Best Actress, at the 9th Hum Awards. She later appeared in the teen-drama Nauroz as an innocent teen Rishtina who discovers the world after spending twenty years of her life in a basement. Hocane had her first role in 2024 in the comedy Let's Try Mohabbat, where she portrayed a newlywed bride who changes the perspectives of her in-laws with her arrival. Her next role that year was in the drama Jafaa as a gynecologist Dr. Zara who copes with her troubled marriage. In 2025, she appeared in the romance Agar Tum Sath Ho, along with her husband Ameer Gilani in their third on-screen appearance. In the same year, Hocane appeared in the family-drama Jama Taqseem where she depicted a modren daughter-in-law of a joint family.
Personal life Hocane met actor Ameer Gilani on the sets of Sabaat in 2020. On 5 February 2025, Hocane married Gilani in a traditional Muslim wedding in Lahore.
Other work and media image
Hocane has established herself as one of the leading Urdu television actresses. In 2016, Hocane ranked 6th in "HIP Top 10" list for her "strong and vocal personality". Hocane modelled in "Hum Bridal Couture Week" in 2018, for designer Nilofer Shahid. She was the show stopper for designer HSY creation. She has also done various photoshoots for "Eid Collections" and for designers. She serves as an ambassador for a number of brands such as Glow & Lovely and Lay's.
Hocane launched her clothing line named "UXM", in collaboration with her sister Urwa Hocane, in June 2019. In 2022, she also launched her own YouTube channel named "M Live".
Hocane once tweeted in support of 2015 Indian film Phantom, which was banned in Pakistan, prompting social media harassment.
Filmography +Keydenotes film / drama that has not released yet
Films Year Title RoleDirector Language NotesRef(s)2016Sanam Teri KasamSaraswati "Saru" ParthasarthyRadhika Rao, Vinay SapruHindiBollywood Film Debut2018Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2ZoeNadeem BaigUrduPakistani Film Debut
Television Year Serial Role NetworkDirectorNotesRef(s)2011Khichari SalsaA-Plus TVDebutLove Ke Chucker MeinKountry LuvA-Plus TV2012Mere HuzoorAmnaExpress EntertainmentIk Tamanna Lahasil SiNadiaHum TVNikhar Gaye Gulab SareSheharyalYahan Pyar Nahin HaiShumailaGhar Aae MehmanAineeHum TVTelefilmMain Gunehgar NahiAmaaraARY Digital2013Halki si KhalishHum TVMere HarjaiMahaARY Digital2014Billo Bablu Aur BhaiyyaBilal Qureshi, Ahmed Bhattihttp://www.tv.com.pk/tvshow/Billo-Bablu-and-Bhaiya/233/story Billo Bablu and BhaiyaMein BushraBushrahttp://www.arydigital.tv/main-bushra/ Main BushraMeri Wife Ke LiyeAahista AahistaHayaHum TVHaseeb HassanKitni Girhain Baaki HainAngeline MalikAnthology Series2015Shareek-e-HayatHaseeb Ali, Wajid RazaPapa RaziARY DigitalMohammed IftikharShort TelefilmMaryamMaryam Geo EntertainmentSyed Ali Raza Usamahttp://www.tv.com.pk/tvshow/Maryam/254/story Maryam (TV series)BhanwarZaraHum TVBadar MehmoodTelefilm2016HaasilHareemGeo EntertainmentAbdullah Badini2017SammiSammiHum TVSaife Hassan2018AanganAliyaMohammed Ehteshamuddin2019DaasiSunehriMohsin Talat2020SabaatAnaya AzizShahzad Kashmiri2021Qissa Meherbano KaMehrbanoIqbal Hussain2023NeemZimal RiyasatShahzad KashmiriNaurozRishtinaGreen Entertainment2024Let's Try Mohabbat Fizza ChaudharyAngeline MalikMini SeriesJafaaDr. Zara Hassan Hum TVDanish Nawaz2025Agar Tum Sath Ho RamshaAdnan SarwarJama TaqseemLailaAli Hassan2026Winter LoveMushk JahanzebDanish Nawaz
Music videos YearSongSingerRef(s)2025"Tu Chaand Hai"Akhil Sachdeva
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref(s) 2013 1st Hum Awards Best Soap Actress Nikhar Gaye Gulab Sare 2016FOI Online AwardsBest Debut - ActressSanam Teri Kasam 2017 Masala! Awards Social Media Sensation 20186th Hum Awards Best Actress - PopularSammi Best Actress - Jury 202120th Lux Style Awards Best TV Actress (Viewers' Choice)Sabaat Best TV Actress (Critics' Choice) 20228th Hum Awards Best Actress - PopularQissa Meherbano Ka Best Actress - Jury 2023National Icon AwardsIcon of the YearFor contribution to Film and Television20241st Kya Drama Hai Icon AwardsBest Actress (Critics Choice)Nauroz 9th Hum Awards Best Actress Popular Neem Best On-Screen Couple (with Ameer Gilani)20252nd Kya Drama Hai Icon AwardsBest Actress (Critics’ Choice)Jafaa10th Hum AwardsBest Actress - PopularBest Actress - JuryBest On-Screen Couple - Popular (with Mohib Mirza)Best On-Screen Couple - Jury (with Mohib Mirza)Most Impactful CharacterBest Global Star Award20263rd Pakistan International Screen AwardsBest Actress PopularJafaaBest TV Actress (Critics' Choice)
Other recognitions YearAwardCategoryWorkRef(s)2020HELLO! HOT 100TrailblazerSabaat2025The ‘Random Year That Was 2025’ Gloss Etc AwardsCross Border Sensation AwardSanam Teri Kasam (Re-release)Acting Powerhouse AwardJama Taqseem
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