Who is Mawra Hussain?
Mawra
Hussain, widely recognized as Mawra Hocane, is a celebrated Pakistani actress, VJ,
model, and brand ambassador. Born on 28 September 1992 in Karachi, Pakistan,
she later grew up in Islamabad, where she completed her early education. Her
unique professional name “Hocane” originates from a creative tweak she made to
her family surname during school—transforming “Hussain” into “Hocane” for
distinctiveness.
Early Life & Education
Mawra
Hussain’s parents include her father, Mushtaq Hussain, who served in the Pakistan
Army, and her mother, Razia Makhdoom. Mawra excelled academically, earning an LL.B.
law degree from the University of London after returning to school—showcasing
her commitment beyond showbiz
Career Beginnings & Rise
Mawra
began her career as a VJ on ARY Musik before walking into acting with her TV
debut in 2011 through Khichari Salsa. She went on to earn acclaim in
television with roles in Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si (2012), Aahista
Aahista (2014), Sammi (2017), Sabaat (2020), and Qissa
Meherbano Ka (2021). Mawra made her Bollywood debut in Sanam Teri Kasam
(2016) and her Pakistani film debut in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (2018). In
Sabaat, she starred alongside Ameer Gilani, enriching her television
legacy
Achievements & Accolades
Mawra’s
stellar performances garnered Hum Award recognition for Best Actress,
particularly for her role in Neem. Highlighted for her vocal and strong
screen persona, she ranked 6th on the HIP Top 10 list in 2016
Personal Life, Marriage &
Family
After
years in the public eye, Mawra Hocane married fellow actor Ameer Gilani on 5
February 2025 in a traditional Lahore ceremony. She is the younger sister of
actress Urwa Hocane, and her brother-in-law is singer-actor Farhan Saeed. Mawra
and Ameer met on the set of Sabaat, where their real-life bond began.
Height, Weight, Zodiac Sign, Net Worth
✅Height: Approximately 5'7″ (170 cm)
✅ Weight: Around 52 kg
✅Zodiac Sign: Libra (born 28 September)
✅Net Worth: Her net worth is quite sufficient.
Top Dramas & Films
Television Dramas:
✅Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si (2012)
✅Aahista Aahista (2014)
✅Sammi (2017)
✅Sabaat (2020)
✅Qissa Meherbano Ka (2021)
✅Nauroz (2023) — Mawra portrays Rishtina in this acclaimed Green Entertainment series Films:
✅Sanam Teri Kasam (2016) — Bollywood debut
✅Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (2018) — Pakistani cinema
Social Media & Public
Presence
Mawra is
highly active online, representing several brands and co-launching a fashion
line “UXM” with Urwa Hocane in June 2019. She also launched her own YouTube
channel "M Live" in 2022.
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