Tag: Mawra Hocane

  • Throwback video: ‘Mawra ki acting dekh ke mera khoon kholta hai, she’s overrated’: Syra Yousuf

    Throwback video: ‘Mawra ki acting dekh ke mera khoon kholta hai, she’s overrated’: Syra Yousuf

    Syra Yousuf created headlines when she revealed she refused Humayun Saeed’s Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 as she found the role to be unsubstantial. She was replaced later by the Sanam Teri Kasam actress Mawra Hocane.

    Syra appeared on HSY’s chat show, Tonite with HSY with her elder sister Alishba Yousuf. When the host asked the Mera Naseeb actress about an actress who’s acting makes her blood boil, Syra took Mawra’s name.

    During the rapid fire segment, she was given a choice of three actresses for the most overrated actress category and Syra chose Mawra’s name from the list.

  • Two new star-studded dramas start shooting

    Muneeb Butt will be sharing the screen space with Qayamat fame Amar Khan in ARY’s upcoming drama serial Baddua, under the direction of Jhooti fame Ramish Rizvi. Amar Khan confirmed the news while taking to Dawn Images. The upcoming drama is produced by by Abdullah Seja and penned down by Samina Ijaz.

    Talking about her character Amar added, “She’s somebody who’s opinionated. She finds herself shackled, but how she breaks free from that is admirable.”Other cast members of the drama include Samina Ahmed, Mehmood Aslam and Rubina Ashraf.

    Muneeb Butt will play a flirtatious character in the play.

    Ahsan Khan and Mawra Hocane will be seen together in an upcoming drama serial, the title has not been locked yet. Details of the project are being kept under wraps. The two are currently shooting for the play in Islamabad.

  • IN PICTURES: Celebrities shower their fathers with wishes and love on Father’s Day 2021

    IN PICTURES: Celebrities shower their fathers with wishes and love on Father’s Day 2021

    Every year the world celebrates Father’s day on the third Sunday of June. This time around despite the pandemic woes, celebrities made sure they empower their fathers with heartfelt social media posts.

    Take a look at some of the sweetest wishes on social media by our celebrities:

  • Ten most followed Pakistani celebrities on Instagram, what are they doing right?

    Ten most followed Pakistani celebrities on Instagram, what are they doing right?

    Instagram is the most popular social media platform amongst Pakistani celebrities who use the app to interact and engage with their fans and followers. Celebrities also do their PR work and online endorsements on social media. Here’s what each one of them is doing right to be amongst the most sought after personalities on social media.

    Here is the list of eight most followed Pakistani celebrities:

    Ayeza Khan – 9.2 Million

    With 9.2 million followers, Ayeza became the most followed celebrity of Pakistan in 2021, the Mere Paas Tum Ho actress often share pictures of her husband Danish Taimoor and her kids. Ayeza’s biggest strategy is that she posts a lot. The more you post the more followers and engagement you get on your profile. Ayeza posts multiple PR content or paid posts in a day.

    Aiman Muneeb – 8.5 Million

    Aiman is the second most followed celebrity on Instagram with 8.5 million followers. She in one of the most active celebrities on Instagram. Aiman shares a lot of family pictures including her daughter Amal’s. She also does post a lot of PR content which further expands her digital horizon.

    Mahira Khan – 7.6 Million

    Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan has 7.6 million followers. The Raees actress shares candid moments from her life on social media including pictures with no make-up which very few actresses can. Mahira should post more considering the amount of work she does.

    Sajal Ahad Mir – 7.1 Million

    Sajal has 7.1 million followers despite staying low-key on Instagram, unlike other married actresses she posts more pictures of herself rather than with her family. Although she makes a point to upload her family pictures from special occasions like Saboor’s engagement with Ali Ansari.

    Mawra Hocane – 6.5 Million

    Mawara started her social media game much before her contemporaries and has remained the most followed celebrity at one point in time. She has 6.5 million followers. Mawra every other day treats her followers with glimpse from her personal life and work diaries.

    Atif Aslam – 5.8 Million

    The iconic singer has 5.8 million followers on Instagram and his followers list includes fans from India and Gulf. Atif is a global superstar and is the most followed singer of Pakistan.

    Hira Mani- 5.8 Million

    Hira Mani who has recently turned into a singer is known for her over-expressive presence on social media, Hira posts family content and her photoshoots. She keeps a fine balance between professional and personal pictures.

    Maya Ali- 5.6 Million

    The Teefa in Trouble actress has 5.6 million followers on Instagram. Maya always keeps her fans updated by posting her pictures in trendy clothes and fashion shoots. She also shares her health updates which makes her equation with her fans more interactive and personal. She shared her brother’s wedding pictures on her profile which her fans showered with love.

    Ali Zafar who recently won “Pride of Performance”, has 4.7 million followers on the picture sharing application, Ali shares pictures ranging from his music sessions and BTS of his films and shoots to his appearances at events.

    Ali Zafar – 4.7 Million

  • Mawra Hocane sends love to Neetu on Rishi Kapoor’s first death anniversary

    Mawra Hocane sends love to Neetu on Rishi Kapoor’s first death anniversary

    Mawra Hocane has sent love to Neetu Kapoor on Rishi Kapoor’s first death anniversary.

    Commenting on Neetu’s post in which she remembered her late husband, Mawra Hocane posted three hearts to extend her love and prayers.

    “All of last year has been of grief and sadness around the world for us maybe more as we lost him,” wrote Neetu, alongside a black and white picture of her and Rishi.

    “Not a day has gone by when we have not discussed or reminisced him as he was an extension of our existence. Sometimes his wise advice, his wisecracks, his anecdotes,” she continued. “We have celebrated him all year with a smile on the lips as he will stay in our hearts forever we have accepted life will never be the same without him.”

    Kapoor’s daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni also remembered her late father, saying: “If only I could hear you call me mushk once more.”

    Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30, 2020 in Mumbai after a two year long battle with cancer.

    Adnan Siddiqui also remembered Kapoor, saying: “The man who remained young at heart till his last moments, who loved life, the most swashbuckling romantic hero Bollywood ever had. #RishiKapoor sahib you may be gone but you live in our hearts forever.”

    Meanwhile, our Pakistani celebrities who got a chance to meet with the actor shared pictures of themselves with the romantic hero and remembered him.

    Humayun Saeed threw it back to the time they met Kapoor to cast him in Jawani Phir Nahi Aani 2.

    “He was the best of the best,” wrote Humayun.

    Mawra Hocane shared a picture of when she met him in New York.

    “You shall continue to be the legend that you are. I’ll always remember you fondly,” said the actor.

    Zeba Bakhtiar recalled the time she shot the film Henna with the actor and wrote, “You were a superstar for us. RIP dear Rishi…my Chander Prakash. You are and forever will be in our hearts!”

    Azaan Sami Khan thanked him for always supporting and pushing him to achieve better. While other celebs who paid a tribute to the late actor include Sajal Aly, Mahira Khan, Zara Noor Abbas, Imran Abbas, Saba Hamid, Yasir Hussain, Shaan, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar among others.

  • Summer hair inspo ft. Mawra Hocane, Saboor Aly

    Summer hair inspo ft. Mawra Hocane, Saboor Aly

    Though the coronavirus pandemic continues to unleash its wrath, summer’s almost here and we’re craving some excitement in life. And there’s no better way to welcome the summer than with a trip to the hairstylist to refresh our hair. Our favourite celebrities have been doing the same so take some inspiration from them for your summer look.

    Mawra Hocane

    Mawra decided to go for a completely new look which is making her feel “fresh as a daisy”. The actor kept her long locks but went for a heavy fringe, which is making her look super cute.

    Saboor Aly

    Saboor is rocking that bob with such finesse, that it makes us want to chop off all our hair and opt for a hairstyle just like hers. Have to say, it’ll be ideal for the summer.

    Mansha Pasha

    Mansha also chopped off her long locks opting for shoulder length hair and looking absolutely fabulous in them. This hairstyle is perfect for those who want a bit of change but don’t want to experiment too much.

    Neelam Muneer

    Neelam opted for rounds layers to make her hair look more voluminous and give them a bounce.

    Aamna Ilyas

    Aamna Ilyas, chopping her long locks went for a flaunting new look. Aamna’s bobs are complimenting her and frames her face in a much more flattering way.

  • Mawra Hocane, Aiman Khan respond to ‘body shaming’ controversy

    Mawra Hocane, Aiman Khan respond to ‘body shaming’ controversy

    Mawra Hocane and Aiman Khan have hit out at social media pages for creating an issue out of a non-issue.

    As per details, controversy erupted after a clip of Aiman, in which she was commenting on Mawra’s weight went viral on social media. The clip in question was from Hina Altaf and Aagha Ali’s The Couple’s Show on which Aiman appeared with husband Muneeb Butt.

    During the show, when asked to give advice to Hocane, Khan had remarked that “she [Mawra] should gain some weight as she is very skinny”. Aiman’s comments did not go down well with Mawra’s fans who then attacked the actor for them.

    Responding to the controversy, Mawra requested all her fan pages and other social media pages to “be kind” and “give each other some space for improvement.”

    In a note shared on social media, the Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 said: “I DO NOT appreciate anyone throwing the other person under the bus in the garb of supporting me.”

    “We must know how far we must go and not vilify the other person involved in the process,” she continued. “We are all humans and utter words we don’t entirely understand or mean!”

    “Let’s give each other space for improvement and not to do the same or worse by spewing hate,” added Mawra, urging everyone to be “please be kind”.

    On the other hand, while asking netizens to keep their opinion to themselves, Khan said: “I don’t understand why people take things personally and spread negativity. My life is not your property, you have no right to say anything to me if I can’t say anything to you.”

    Read more – Aiman Khan says her 8 million following is ‘organic’

    “My education, my accent is not your problem,” said the actor further. “Would my degree land you a job? No, right? Keep your nose out of my business, thanks. Make life easy and stop this nonsense.”

    Khan added: “Games are games and shows are shows – nothing is personal. I think bloggers shouldn’t make everything breaking news.”

    “We are already suffering a lot so stop making our lives tough with your stupid comments. Stop making issues out of nothing. Stop this nonsense, stop this hatred,” she asserted.

    Later in another post, she shared an announcement on her Story whereby she clarified a number of issues circulating on social media.

    She wrote, “This is to clear a number of issues that I’ve been seeing circulating on the social media.”

    Aiman stated “Initially, I’m not the form of particular person to disrespect anybody on nationwide tv or by social media.”

    “Secondly, social media portals and bloggers shouldn’t mislead a remark simply to create a stir and get eye balls on their platforms. They need to act responsibly and never add gasoline to fireside,” she added.

    Aiman Khan went on to say, “Thirdly, my training and my accent in none of anybody’s concern, I’m a public determine sure, however not the general public property that anybody can write something damaging or derogatory about.”

    “I’m not a hater nor do I consider in spreading hate. A lot love,” she concluded.

  • ‘When in doubt…breathe,’ advises Mawra Hocane

    To say that the last year has been a roller coaster would be an understatement. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone in some way or another.

    Mawra Hocane recently opened up on how the pandemic affected her fitness routine and advised all her followers to breathe when in doubt.

    Read more – Mawra Hocane says she is no longer embarrassed by her anxiety

    Sharing a picture of herself doing yoga, Mawra said: “I was majorly a gym person up until COVID happened.”

    “Today marks a year of me training at home all by myself, with little help from friends and YouTube, as much as I feel comfortable and when I feel the need for it,” shared Mawra.

    “Let’s all aspire to be our healthier versions, always,” said the actor further, adding: “When in doubt…breathe.”

    Last year, Mawra was criticised on social media for being too skinny, when she posted a picture of herself with the caption “Losing all of my weight and all of my mind.” Mawra later deleted that post.

  • Mawra Hocane to Adnan Siddiqui: celebs celebrate Christmas

    Mawra Hocane to Adnan Siddiqui: celebs celebrate Christmas

    ‘Tis the season to make merry and celebrate the end of a terribly challenging year. To commemorate the occasion, several celebrities including Mawra Hocane, Yasir Hussain, Adnan Siddiqui and Bilal Ashraf took to social media to extend warm wishes for Christmas.

    Mawra Hocane shared a Boomerang of herself sitting next to a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, wishing everyone a “Merry, merry Christmas.”

    Adnan Siddiqui also wished everyone a Merry Christmas, saying: “It’s the season to be jolly and spend time with your loved ones. To all my Christian brothers and sisters may this Christmas bring you to cheer, joy and lot of blessings.”

    While greeting people on Christmas Humayun Saeed wrote: “Lots of love, prayers and best wishes for everyone celebrating Christmas”

    Armeena Khan extended Christmas greetings by sharing a picture of herself holding a unicorn.

    “Happy Christmas to everyone everywhere, especially to the Pakistani Christian community,” she wrote.

    Yasir Hussain also sent out Christmas greetings and shared a quote by Muhammad Ali Jinnah.

    Saheefa Jabbar Khattak too extended her greetings.

    “Merry Christmas you’all. Have a great weekend ahead”, she said.

    Juggun Kazim shared a picture of Christmas tree on her Insta Story and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

    Bilal Ashraf also extended Christmas wishes.

    Amna Ilyas also posted a Christmas wish.

    Meanwhile, Zara Noor Abbas shared adorable pictures of herself and husband Asad Siddiqui celebrating Christmas.

  • Five Pakistani dramas PM Khan should watch

    Five Pakistani dramas PM Khan should watch

    Ever since he assumed office, Prime Minister Imran Khan has given us plenty of recommendations on drama serials and books – the most prominent being Turkish drama series Diriliş: Ertuğrul and Elif Shafak’s The Forty Rules of Love. Earlier this week, PM Khan recommended the youth to watch another Turkish show on Sufism Yunus Emre: Aşkin Yolculuğu, which is also being aired on PTV in Urdu.

    While we love the fact that the PM takes out time to recommend stuff to the youth, we decided to turn the tables and recommend him a few recent (in the past two years) Pakistani drama serials which are worth watching. Check out our suggestions below:

    Sabaat

    While Hum TV’s Sabaat in its essence is a family drama exploring familial relations and dynamics, its presentation was very refreshing, in particular Anaya and Hassan’s storyline. The drama highlighted the importance of having a healthy, loving relationship with your children and gave out a strong message on the importance of empowering women and daughters and gave viewers a new heroine after Zindagi Gulzar Hai‘s Kashf. It also showed how ego, money and misunderstandings can ruin relationships and your life. All these themes are the ones which PM Khan has time and time again urged our drama writers to show on television.

    Read more – ‘Sabaat’ manages to tie up loose ends in a rushed finale

    Alif

    Starring PM Imran’s BFF Hamza Ali Abbasi and Sajal Aly in the lead, Alif, written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Haseeb Hasan focuses on the spiritual journeys of two individuals Qalb-e-Momin (Hamza) and Momina Sultan (Sajal), who despite coming from completely different backgrounds help each other find peace in righteousness. Alif was a brilliant example of good storytelling and sensitive direction. Moreso, the entire cast of the drama including Hamza, Sajal, Ahsan Khan, Manzar Sehbai and Kubra Khan gave strong and solid performances. It is pertinent to add here that Hamza in several interviews has shared that his life reflects what is shown in the drama.

    Suno Chanda Season 1

    Perhaps one of the most-loved dramas in the country, Suno Chanda (Season 1) is chaotic, fun and will leave you with a warm feeling. The show which ran through Ramadan and had everyone hooked is about a household in which the children of two brothers get married just before the family’s patriach passes away. Directed by Aehsun Talish and written by Saima Akram Chaudhry, Suno Chanda is a comedy drama done just right. From the performances to the witty dialogues to the direction, everything about this drama was brilliant. The show gave us some memorable characters and there was bound to be one person in the cast you could relate too.

    Out of the list, if there is one drama the prime minister should be watching, it should be Suno Chanda. Will also give him some much-needed respite from the day-to-day political tensions.

    Aangan

    Yet another multi-starrer drama starring some big dramas of the drama industry, Aangan brought back and romanticised living in joint family systems while at the same time highlighting the issues that come with it. The drama very delicately and tactfully challenged societal norms while keeping viewers engaged and hooked. Aangan is without a doubt one of Faiza Iftikhar’s finest works. I am pretty sure Khan sahab is going to love this one. It is everything he wants to promote through television and dramas.

    Sammi

    Perhaps the darkest drama on this list, Mawra Hocane and Adnan Siddiqui’s Sammi sheds light on the custom of vani (or exchange brides) and how women are forced to continuously bear children in the quest for a son. It is gritty and makes you uncomfortable but that is because you know that this is exactly what happens to women in this country. The drama has been sensitively written by Noor ul Huda Shah and directed by Saifee Hassan.

    Is there any other drama you would recommend PM Imran to watch? Let us know in the comments below.