Urwa Hocane
Urwa Hocane | |
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Native name | عروہ حسین |
Born |
UrwaTul Wusqua Hussain 2 July 1991 Karachi, Pakistan |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation | Model, Actress, VJ |
Years active | 2005–present |
Spouse(s) | |
Relatives | Mawra Hocane (sister) |
Urwa Tul Wusqua Hussain, better known by her stage name Urwa Hocane (Urdu: عروہ حسین), is a Pakistani VJ, model and actress.[1][2][3] Hocane made her film debut in the 2014 romantic comedy Na Maloom Afraad.
Early life and career
Hocane was born in Karachi, but she grew up in Islamabad where she completed her education from Bahria College, Islamabad. She is the sister of another television actress Mawra Hocane. As a teenager, she performed as a theatre artist before she started working as a VJ for ARY Musik. As a sign of filial devotion to her younger sibling Mawra, when Urwa started her career she chose to use the name Hocane[1] and over time, it stuck.
Career
Hocane made her acting debut with leading role in the 2012 romantic drama Meri Ladli alongside Ahsan Khan and Sajal Ali. She later appeared in serials such as Kahi Un Kahi, and Madiha Maliha. Her portrayal of a girl subjected to family pressures and a forced wedding in Marasim.
She made her film debut in the 2014 romantic comedy Na Maloom Afraad opposite Fahad Mustafa, Mohsin Abbas Haider and Javed Sheikh. The film received generally positive reviews, and she was praised for her performance.[4] She was offered Ekta Kapoor's Bollywood film Azhar alongside Emran Hashmi, which she refused saying that she didn't want to do bold scenes.[5]
Personal life
Hocane married Farhan Saeed in December 2016.[6]
Filmography
Denotes films / dramas that are not yet released |
Films
Year | Film | Role | Director | Notes |
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2014 | Na Maloom Afraad | Naina | Nabeel Qureshi | Debut Film |
2017 | Na Maloom Afraad 2 | |||
Punjab Nahi Jaungi | Durdana Butt | Nadeem Beyg | ||
Rangreza | Reshmi | Amir Mohiuddin | ||
2018 | Kaaf Kangana | Kangana | ||
Jhol (film) |
TBA |
Shahid Shafaat |
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Television
Year | Serial | Role | Channel |
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TV series | |||
2013 | Ideals | Wajeeha | TVOne Global |
Yeh Shaadi Nahi Ho Sakti | Alishba | ARY Digital | |
Kahi Unkahi | Anam | Hum TV | |
Madiha Maliha | Maliha | ||
Meri Ladli | Rafia | ARY Digital | |
Aik Pagal Si Larki | Nabeela | Hum TV | |
2014 | Namak Paray | ||
Marasim | Nayab | A-Plus TV | |
Tum Mera He Rehna | Rania | Hum TV | |
Laal Chaadar | Bareera | ||
Kitni Girhain Baaki Hain | Maya | ||
Ghayal | Sidra | A-Plus TV | |
2015 | Mere Ajnabi | Hareem | ARY Digital |
2016 | Udaari | Meeran | Hum TV |
Telefilms | |||
2013 | Anaya Or uski Mayen | Anaya | ARY Digital |
2017 | Pyar Ki Love Story | Saman | ARY Digital |
Other Appearances | |||
2015 | Tonite with HSY | Herself with Farhan Saeed | Hum Sitaray Season 2 Episode 5 |
References
- 1 2 Hassan Choudary (19 October 2015). "Unraveling the mystery: Here's why Mawra and Urwa's surname is 'Hocane'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 1 January 2016.
- ↑ Amna Hashmi (19 July 2015). "Unravelling Urwa Hocane". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ↑ "I am the bad girl in this industry: Urwa Hocane". DAWN. 24 March 2015. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
- ↑ "Na Maloom Afraad: the game-changer". The Express Tribune. 1 October 2014.
- ↑ Saadia Qamar (1 June 2015). "Urwa declines lead role in Bollywood film 'Azhar'". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- ↑ "Urwa, Farhan say 'qubool hai' at Badshahi Mosque". 16 December 2016 – via Geo News.