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‘Not just media that’s gone bonkers’: Mawra Hocane hits back at Sanam Teri Kasam costar Harshvardhan Rane

‘Not just media that’s gone bonkers’: Mawra Hocane hits back at Sanam Teri Kasam costar Harshvardhan Rane

She said she was praying for civilians on both sides and Pakistan's soldiers, not 'immersed in the thoughts of what my next FILM should be!'
10 May, 2025

Mawra Hocane has hit back at her Sanam Teri Kasam costar Harshvardhan Rane for saying he will not act in a sequel to their movie if the original cast — meaning her — was in it. In a statement posted to her Instagram story, Hocane told Rane that there were far more important things going on and to stop “using war for personal benefit”.

In two Instagram stories posted earlier on Saturday, Rane expressed disapproval over what he called “direct comments made about my country,” referencing Hocane’s condemnation of India’s strikes on Pakistani territory.

“While I am grateful for the experience, however as things stand, and after reading the direct comments made about my country, I have decided to respectfully decline to be a part of Sanam Teri Kasam Part 2 if there is any possibility of the previous cast being repeated,” he wrote.

Responding to the news, Hocane said, “I don’t know whether to call this unfortunate, sad or comical…someone I expected to have basic common sense has risen from deep slumber with a PR strategy”.

“Look around you, look at what’s going on! We could all hear explosions..children in my country died due to an unjustified cowardly attack, innocent lives are lost and after multiple attempts to still maintain grace and peace, a befitting response by my armed forces have caused a frenzy in your country last night. While our nations are at war, this is what you come up with, a PR statement to get attention? What a pity!” she wrote.

“I’ve always shown respect, love and gratitude for everyone I’ve worked with and I’ll continue to do so. I was offered to collaborate and I did. I’ll never spew hate like you just did,” said the actor. She also called out Rane for the timing of his posts.

“Making such announcements at this volatile time, it’s both shameful and bizarre to see you so hungry and desperate. Our countries have been at WAR… two nuclear countries have been at war, this is not the time to discuss films, to mock one another, to bring each other down. Only goes to show your ignorance in such a sensitive situation, I guess it’s not just your news media that’s gone bonkers.

“If throwing all the respect away and using my name after nine years is getting you the headlines… you might be surrounded by the wrong team. You just DO NOT use war for your personal benefit. So many lives lost… it’s a grave situation, you’ve fallen from grace for nothing!”

Hocane ended her statement by saying she was praying for civilians on both sides and Pakistan’s soldiers, not “immersed in the thoughts of what my next FILM should be!”

“My country above everything else! Pakistan Zindabad,” she wrote.

The 2016 film Sanam Teri Kasam saw a resurgence in popularity after being re-released in February and surpassing box office expectations. Rumours of a potential sequel began to swirl after its success, with both stars initially expressing interest in reprising their roles if they were offered a sequel.

Comments

Sunshine May 10, 2025 11:36pm
Bravo Mawra!! U r a star indeed.
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Ghalibjeee May 10, 2025 11:40pm
Respect for Hocane, Very sensible and strong response. As for Indian Haters, Modi and Godi Media has made all of you bonkers
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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad May 10, 2025 11:53pm
In this case, she is 100 percent right.
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the yeet May 11, 2025 01:24am
can you tell me more
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Laila May 11, 2025 02:29am
He won't last long in an industry where you need to put aside politics if you want to work. You can't politicize everything. Mawra handled it well. No country, including Pakistan, above criticism, scrutiny etc. Patriotism should not be blind.
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YaarDost May 11, 2025 02:55am
Just want to stay in limelight. Else neither Pakistanis nor Indians give a damn.
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Asif Naim May 11, 2025 04:17am
Salute to Hocane... she is a brave woman.
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Sabir May 11, 2025 04:37am
“using my name after nine years is getting you the headlines… you might be surrounded by the wrong team” so proud of you Marwa Hocane.
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Jin May 11, 2025 05:11am
Very well said Marwa - his shameful PR stunt was obvious
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Taj Ahmad May 11, 2025 05:12am
We were one family before 1947 and we’re still one family but living in two different homes called India and Pakistan.
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Lord Ickenham May 11, 2025 06:38am
What must have galled the Indian actor would be for her to call the response India gave as cowardly. To take away the context of Pahalgam attacks on innocent civilians and only focus on your own national feelings is wrong. Especially for someone who is making her bread by acting in an Indian movie
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Ahsan Gul May 11, 2025 07:31am
Dawn, be sensible and print worthy and credible news.
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FAZ May 11, 2025 03:02pm
Now your insta channel will be banned in India. This is what they can do now. Pakistan Zin(jin)dabad!
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Zara hussain May 11, 2025 06:49pm
Why for pakistani actors it is ultimate goal to act in hindustani movies. Are there any Indian actors who are willing to act in pakistani movies. Noone watches anymore Indian movies.
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Asma Sayeed May 11, 2025 07:21pm
The guy is a shallow jingo, but our lady's response also seems labored and extra. The outcome is great though...audience will be spared the cringe.
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Warda May 11, 2025 09:19pm
Mawra has an amazing sense of clarity and uses her voice wisely.
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M. Saeed May 11, 2025 11:50pm
A good rejoinder from Mawra to Indian actor, Harshvardhan Rane
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Huma Tahir May 12, 2025 01:28am
Agree
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Strange May 12, 2025 09:35am
Her character dies in the movie. Will a sequel feature her ghost?
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Ahmed May 12, 2025 11:57am
Excellent Response! Well Done Sis!!
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Gurpreet Singh May 12, 2025 04:04pm
She’s clearly frustrated, knowing she’ll never work in an Indian project again.
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Laila May 12, 2025 04:30pm
@Gurpreet Singh Ok, but she is not dependent on Indian projects. She has a fairly successful career here in Pakistan as a drama actress.
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Ehsan May 12, 2025 06:08pm
it is our fault that we give them so much, admiration and respect
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