No need to go overseas in search of films: Urwa

Actor revels in the continuing success of her film ‘Na Maloom Afraad’.

LAHORE: Urwa Hocane is flying high after the success of her debut film Na Maloom Afraad. In an interview with Roznama Express, the actor, of Na Maloom Afraad fame, spoke about how artistes don’t need to go abroad in search of work if they are being offered quality projects in their own country.

She said Pakistani actors like to work in films, but the turbulent phase that the film industry underwent, made them think that filmmaking is a thing of the past in the country. “We should commend TV artistes for venturing into the film industry, and surprising the audiences with their craft,” she said. She feels that films, such as Waar and Main Hoon Shahid Afridi, have lent impetus to the revival of the Pakistani films, as many production houses followed their suit.

Urwa added that it was only after working in Na Maloom Afraad that she realised acting on the silver screen is the ultimate aim of all actors. Prior to starring in the film, Hocane revelled in successes on television as a Video Jockey and with her appearance in dramas, including Kahi Ankahi and Aik Pagal Si Larki.

Hocane, who made her feature-film debut opposite renowned actors, such as Salman Shahid, Javed Sheikh and Fahad Mustafa, commented on the film’s success, saying, “The movie has been appreciated more than any other Bollywood film released in Pakistan.” She said that Na Maloom Afraad has helped her gain ground in the entertainment industry. “People used to know me for my work on TV and modelling, but ever since the release of Na Maloom Afraad, I’ve become more famous.”

Hocane will next be seen depicting a major role in the film Malik opposite Humayun Saeed. The trailer for the movie, which is set to release later this year, has been launched.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 19^th,  2015.

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