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Being a hater gets you attention: Mawra defends #UrwaFarhan's wedding

I usually don't respond to negativity as it doesn't affect me but this time around it's about my family, she wrote

Updated 24 Dec, 2016

The #UrwaFarhan wedding was a spectacular affair; celebrity bigwigs were part of the occasion, fancy designer clothes were worn and the fairytale wedding was organised to the T with family, fans and the media present. However, many weren't happy with the festivities.

After all the hoopla surrounding the events, Mawra Hocane decided to speak up on behalf of the newly weds and her family. She took to Facebook and shut down trolls for pointing fingers at Urwa and Farhan.

"My sister injured her ankle on the day of her nikkah so much so she could not walk the next day but what do you know about her pain because all you saw was that BIG smile on her face as she greeted each and every fan & every member of the family. We won't tell you and you won't notice because, of course, being a hater gets you attention," wrote Mawra.

The actor felt it necessary to speak up because the hate had turned ugly.

"I usually don't respond to negativity as it doesn't affect me but this time around it's about my family. While I'm overwhelmed that we are now three public figures in the same family, I want to say we are still human."

But she didn't let the negativity get to her, instead, she ended her note by sending love to all the trolls: "Close your eyes and think for a moment what it is that you lack in your life that you find pleasure in pointing fingers at others. It's probably a void due to the absence of love & compassion. So here's a bucket full of Love for you. Live and let live. We, as a family, wish well for you and hope you do too."

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Adeela makdoom Dec 24, 2016 11:57am

No special things, useless.

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Evren Dec 24, 2016 11:58am

Lol, supercilious celebrity culture. Meanwhile in real Pakistan millions go hungry. Who will write about the children on the streets braving cold, hunger and harm?

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Ammar Imtiaz Dec 24, 2016 12:22pm

@Evren Go ahead and the lead

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QADAR Dec 24, 2016 12:30pm

@Evren Yes, but in Pakistan we also like to celebrate weddings. How do you not know that out of the public eye, she feeds thousands of people? By that standard, nobody should even go to KFC or Mcdonalds, because the masses are going hungry and just eat plain daal? Everyone can skip something based on their own standard of living. The poor are never bothered much by such things, its the middle classes, who have gained a certain standard of living, and they think they have made it, and then suddenly they realise that there are many other people with similar comfortable lifestyle. So how to feel good about their own 'average' position in society, by putting down those higher than them. It makes one feel better (momentarily) about their own lot. How many people do you help everyday? How many things are you willing to give up? I am not saying you don't, but once you are fully satisfied you have done more and beyond your best, then make statements.

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Adil Dec 24, 2016 12:44pm

Well done Mawra,for standing up to people who have an unhealthy appetite to interfere in other peoples lives.May God bless the married couple.Some people are miserable by choice,they should be ignored till they grow up.

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Sarah Dec 24, 2016 12:48pm

Posts such as these only give more attention to the haters. If you truly don't care about them, don't respond to them.

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pradip Dec 24, 2016 02:07pm

Thats how rich defend their wasteful and extravagant life style. Its like I would use my electricity as much i want because i can afford it ..don't mind if others have to live in dark due to non availability. If you wan't to love someone love who arrange your food , made your cloths , build your houses and still live in dire destitution. Come out of this celebrity love and feel the real one.

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Nazish Adnan Dec 24, 2016 02:41pm

@Evren have u seen the kind of weddings that are happening in Pakistan now? From Mehndi, shadi, valima, qawali night etc ... I think rightly said that they combined three events into one ... While it must have cost a fortune it must have saved a lot too

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Nazish Adnan Dec 24, 2016 02:41pm

have u seen the kind of weddings that are happening in Pakistan now? From Mehndi, shadi, valima, qawali night etc ... I think rightly said that they combined three events into one ... While it must have cost a fortune it must have saved a lot too

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UMAIR Dec 24, 2016 05:43pm

I don't see anything wrong with someone spending big amount of money on their wedding..it;s their money and they can spend it in whatever way they want to.Furthermore at the end of day it is creating business activity that is good for economy overall.

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Zala Dec 24, 2016 05:53pm

Marwa and Urwa, you girl are so beautiful of course people will be jealous of you especially the losers. Anyway, the wedding ceremonies were awesome.

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Ayan "Super Hero not Super Model" Dec 24, 2016 06:07pm

Hocane cicters another topi drama to get attencion. They don't even where to use "S" inctead of "C"

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Talha Dec 24, 2016 06:23pm

She alwas responds to people who speak the truth and always says that she doesn't respond to critics but she mostly does when the critics have mass reach. She responded to patriotic comments of Shan Shahid and she has very childishly responded to a very balanced article of Maliha Rehman of Images Dawn. I had no issues with her but her response to Maliha Rehman's article is very disappointing. Media should only give time to people with real talent and not grownups who behave like spoilt brats.

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syed shahzad bukhari Dec 24, 2016 06:40pm

True, no place for hate and haters. Would be very ideal if the marriage won't be advertised in the media the way it was done.

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Zubaida Khan Dec 24, 2016 07:10pm

@Evren why dont you write about them? Anything stopping you? You took the time to write here.

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Fredy Dec 24, 2016 07:24pm

Can we forget about this five minutes fame?

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aranya Dec 24, 2016 07:52pm

@pradip what one does with their money in completely their business. Why is it a responsibility of celebrities to take care of poor when upper and middle class can also do that in their own little way

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hammad Dec 24, 2016 08:09pm

people will have comments. you put pictures on social media because you want people to like/ admire it, lets admit it. But unfortunately not everyone thinks same, people will have harsh comments as well and the so called celebrities should have the heart to take the criticism as well.

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farah Dec 24, 2016 08:12pm

Could care less honestly, both sisters lack brains, class and grit. More interested in strong Pakistani women making a difference and leaving an impression. Where are the vaneezas, iffat rahims and noor jehans of Pakistan. This is a waste of time.

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Faheem Dec 24, 2016 08:22pm

It's easy to point fingers. Why do We Pakistani not help the poor if we want to. Why do we look at someone else . Each one of us can make a difference. Let enjoy others success and marriages it a free world.

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Yawar Dec 24, 2016 08:35pm

I am sure the negativity expressed in many comments was not directed against Urwa or Farhan or their families. But rather it was against the perceived extravagance in a country where the majority of parents are struggling to provide the basic necessities of life for their kids, including putting food on the table.

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Hamid Shafiq Dec 24, 2016 09:31pm

Cheap publicity

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Goodfella Dec 24, 2016 09:51pm

If they can afford it let them enjoy. Only they know if their love is genuine or not. If it is, good for them. If this was all a show then I feel sad for them. Also when u put urself out there, be ready to take some criticism because thats just how it is. Everyone has an opinion and internet gives an opportunity to share, like this post.

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Uzair Dec 25, 2016 12:46am

I might disagree with superfluous spending on the wedding, but they have the right to do so. However, changing the spelling of the last name from Hussain to Hocane seems a bit pretentious. No point in wasting your efforts and emotions on such an event. The nation needs introspection more than pointing fingers at others.

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Harambe of Cincinnati Dec 25, 2016 01:00am

@aranya : The BIG wedding fad in South Asia is everyone's concern, because even the poor with MARRIAGEABLE DAUGHTERS are pressured by the dowry system to borrow insane amounts for weddings. That is exploitation and economic brutality against the masses. Pak and Indian governments have placed limits on wedding costs, but it's NOT working. It is not just simple spending and earning. It is debts , suicides, and ruin for families. Over -the-top weddings are evryone's business!

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DaNiya Dec 25, 2016 01:57am

Why u sisters always keep on defending yourselves rather then changing, you both are presenting our country so stay in your limits

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timetostopthis Dec 25, 2016 02:14am

Lots of miserable people writing here because they cant bear to see anyone else happy. They spent their hard earned money, the way they wanted to. Its none of your business. How do you know they don't do any charity? Stop jumping to conclusions. And finally, when you spend money, you are helping the economy and generating employment. If we all stopped spending money, most businesses would shut down and people would be jobless. Ever think of that? So please use your brains and stop criticising people for no proper reason.

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Pakistani Dec 25, 2016 02:43am

It's their big day and it's their choice to celebrate it the way they want. They are not the only people who had a lavish wedding in pakistan...all those people who are pointing at them didn't had a simple nikkah with dates either.

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S. A. M. Dec 25, 2016 05:18am

spending big is seen as a means to prove our love for the dear ones as well as how happy we are. there is apparently a direct proportion between level of happiness and amount of money spent. ths more we spent mean the more we are happy. rarely a person will think of the benefits of being careful in their expenditures so that they don't have to regret it later. as far as I'm concern it's not my money and it's not being spent on me so why should I worry. let others enjoy if this is how they like it then it's their take. when the politicians are ciphoning humongous sums of people's money then the amounts spent by these artists means nothing.

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Amy Dec 25, 2016 05:43am

@mawra @urwafarhan When you put yourself and your videos out there - in the public, in the media, Instagram and youtube. - Don't go crying when people form an opinion about you. After all you gave them the permission to!

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ali Dec 25, 2016 09:39am

yes haters hate you because you are superficial and fame hungry creatures with your spirit lost in some Sahara desert So devoid of happiness are these pour souls.. These celebs' each and every second is dictated by blind pursuit of fashion and need for that fashion being a celebrity...they have not their own lives..poor souls

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Aini Dec 28, 2016 04:43am

devoid of reason. emotional outburst. What does she have to say about the extravagance on display, lack of modesty, utter disregard for the impressionable young brains/hearts. If they think they are role models, they are role models for all that is wrong with this society. Please do not share happiness or love with us that only gives rise to frustration in the mind of those who can not afford all this. And also sets society on another quest for artificial, lowly, shallow standards. We have better things to do in this world.

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