‘Jafa’ role reflects real-life marital abuse, says Mawra Hocane

KARACHI: Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane has revealed that her role as a doctor in the drama series “Jafa” highlights the domestic violence often inflicted by husbands on their wives.

In an interview with “Something Haute”, Hocane shared that her performance resonated deeply with many of her friends and colleagues from the entertainment industry.

“After watching “Jafa”, several of my self-sufficient friends reflected on their relationships and told me my role accurately portrayed how some husbands behave with their wives,” she said.

The actress explained that her character represents a highly educated, independent woman working as a doctor, who, despite her autonomy, becomes a victim of her husband’s abuse.

“He takes her for granted, thinking she is the only person he can dominate,” Hocane said, emphasizing the deliberate nature of such behaviour.

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Mawra also addressed the broader implications of marital dynamics, urging men to understand their rights and fulfill their responsibilities.

“It’s crucial for men to embrace their post-marital responsibilities. Divorce is challenging for everyone, but for educated, professional, and independent wives, the situation can be even worse,” she said.

The HUM production drama shed light on the societal issues surrounding teenage relationships, particularly among 16-22 year olds who are students.

The play is highlighting the drawbacks of such relationships and warning those who may be swept away by their emotions. The play serves as a lesson for many young people, helping them to understand their limits and potentially saving girls from making mistakes that could have long-lasting consequences.

The play was written by Samira Fazal while the director of the play is Danish Nawaz. The Momina Duraid Production’s cast includes Sehar Khan, Usman Mukhtar, Urwa Hussain, Nadia Afgan, Muhib Mirza, Noman Masood, Anam Ahmed, Zarar Tipu Khan, Laila Zuberi, Farah Hussain, Azra Mansoor, Farah, Shamil Khan and Shireen Zahid. You can watch it every Friday night at 8 pm.

Sehar Khan, known for her captivating performances in ‘Fairy Tale’ and ‘Rang Mahal’, took on the lead role of Andalib, a B.Sc student, in this drama, and she is paired opposite Zarar Khan.