Popular Pakistani actress Mwra Hocane has expressed heartfelt sentiments after performing victim of domestic abuse in her ongoing drama serial Jaffaa.
In case the readers are not aware, in episode 21 of Jaffaa, the character Hassan played by actor Mohib Mirza beats up Zara, his wife, portrayed by Mawra Hocane, until she passes out after a heated confrontation over his rage issues and her taking birth control. The reactions to the abuse were what made the episode interesting — Hassan’s grandmother tries to cover it up, he misrepresents the situation to the doctors and Mukhtar’s character sees Zara and immediately knows what has happened. He also immediately calls out Hassan, telling him off and saying there is no justification for hitting a woman. Zara’s father shows up at the end of the episode and slaps Hassan, telling the police to take him away.
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Moving on, in the latest round of events, taking to her Instagram handle, Mawra Hocane shared a detailed note asserting grief and empathy for women enduring violence even silently.
The note reads: “TW// it’s both gratifying & horrifying to have been a part of last night’s episode of #Jafaa , it’s been truly heartbreaking to perform Zara as a victim/survivor of domestic violence as I’ve seen many many women in my life go through these experiences & while they’ve come out stronger it continues to be the darkest scar of their lives. One can’t even fathom how horrible this experience could be when just watching it visually play out in a drama can be so gut wrenching for all of us. I took upon Zara to be able to highlight how victims of emotional abuse continue to be tolerant to such abusers despite the indications many many times as it is very very hard for women to walk away whether it’s out of love or societal pressure it would’ve been too good to be true if she stood up for herself as the very first instant & walked away. We needed to represent a larger group of women & stay close to reality to be able to spread awareness & be a lesson for women suffering every minute in our country & worldwide. I hope not only is this an eye opener for women who forgive but men who seek forgiveness. The only solution for women is to walk away & for men is to get help. My heart goes out for women who suffer & for those who were triggered by this episode.. I hope you heal InshaAllah. Lastly THANKYOU SO SO MUCH for such an extraordinary response to our #Jafaa it wouldn’t have been possible without an audience receiving the nuances of our project so well!!!! Lots of love on behalf of the whole team."
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