There is no stopping this duo. Farhan Saeed and Urwa Hocane are two stars that collided to form a supernova.
Sana Zehra catches up with this starry couple on the eve
of their second wedding anniversary
Farhan
What are some fun facts about you?
I love playing sports. Cricket is my favourite.
Which of your scars has the best story behind it?
Every scar is a memory, and every memory is special.
What annoys you the most about cliques?
Communication gap
You are strong on social media. Sometimes it’s a double edged sword. While it gives you a platform to get your message across but it also….
Makes your life open to public opinion. There’s a price for everything.
Apart from not trusting others what is one lesson you had to learn the hard way?
That not everyone wants good for others
What’s your style?
Comfort and expressing myself
What insults your intelligence
Computers (I’m a computer engineer.)
When do you agree to disagree
Whenever you’re working as a team, you have to agree to disagree.
What do you think people say behind your back?
I hope good things.
How would you end poverty?
By educating everyone
What’s a more challenging role? Husband, singer or actor?
None, if done properly
“Urwa and I are way too connected to each other for there to be room for any rumoursâ€
What should be the title of your biography?
Battler
What are the hot topics that turn into an argument for you?
Mostly political views
Do you think the best part of life is yet to happen or has it already happened?
Has already happened and is yet to happen too, again.
What do you spend too much on?
Clothes
How would like you people to remember you as?
A great human being
How did you guys meet?
The first time we met was at a get-together at a mutual friend’s place.
“We can’t get enough of each otherâ€
What was the first thing that attracted you towards each other?
The thing I love most about her is her straightforwardness and honesty. In a world full of people with so many faces, she’s really herself. Sometimes she gets in-your-face and people may not like that about her, but I love it.
In what way has life changed ever since marriage?
To be honest my life has changed entirely. I’m more focused, organized and disciplined. Great things have happened to me since we got married.
How do you define your relationship?
Friendship. To be together as a couple and to have to work it out, you are first and foremost friends. You are honest with each other, look out for each other and protect each other. That’s what friends do.
How has your relationship evolved over time?
We became the best of friends over time – luckily for us. And that is the key to a successful relationship. We can’t get enough of each other. We spend so much time together, watching movies, laughing at the same jokes, etc.
What are the keys to a successful relationship?
Like I said, firstly, be friends. Guide each other, understand each other, and love each other. If there’s something not right with your partner, call it out. Communicate. Talk.
Who is the typical life partner from both of you?
Neither. We are both far from being “typical†and I think we’re both unpredictable at times. It’s what makes us interesting to each other.
Who is more romantic or more expressive with feelings?
I like to think I’m the more romantic one. I don’t know what Urwa would have to say about that.
In what ways do you think you complement each other?
She complements me in each and every way. She gives me strength when I need it. Similarly, I complement her. Different people have different strengths and weaknesses. When two people come together, they’re supposed to complete each other.
How do you deal with rumours about each other?
Thankfully, we don’t have that problem. If we hear things, we laugh it off together. Urwa and I are way too connected to each other for there to be room for any rumours. Touch wood!
You have worked in Udari. How does working together bring out the best in each of you?
Udari was a great project to do together. Naturally, the chemistry between us in such projects is phenomenal. It wasn’t even acting. It was just the vibe between us. People were really rooting for us from that point on.
Are there any projects you are both working on currently or are such projects in the works?
Yes, there are a number of projects for which we’re both reading scripts, and if we find something interesting our fans will be the first to know.
How do you both spend your weekends?
Weekends are mostly spent watching Netflix. We love to watch movies together. I think it’s a healthy exercise. It helps build a common intellect or sense of humour. If not, find some other common ground.
How do you describe each other’s style?
We both try to keep it natural and whatever we are comfortable with. We don’t believe in having to go out of our skins to experiment. People should stick to what they feel comes naturally to them.
How has your style evolved since being together?
We take advice from each other and listen to the input each of us has to give. Honest advice really goes a long way.
Do you travel together? Where did you go for your honeymoon and how did it help you understand each other?
We went to Mauritius for our honeymoon. We love to travel together, for gigs, shoots, etc. We’ve been all over Europe together. Traveling together is a beautiful experience. They say there is no better way to get to know someone than to travel with them. So couples should definitely travel together as much as they can.
What is on your goal board for 2019, work wise and family wise?
We obviously want to do great things together. We share our goals and we want to achieve big things for ourselves and for our country. And family wise, we intend on staying just as we are right now, touch wood.
Urwa
What piece of entertainment do you wish you could erase from your mind so that you could experience it for the first time again with Farhan?
I would never want to remove anything that I have experienced. I still enjoy some of my favourite films like I am watching them for the first time.
If all jobs had the same pay and hours, what job would you like to have?
I’d still be an actor. I truly enjoy my work.
How different was your life one year ago?
Life is different every day. It will be very difficult to put that in words but I can definitely say it’s different in a good way today.
What quirks do you have?
Defining my cup of tea
“The first thing i noticed…is the humility in his body language Eventhough all the girls were drooling over him at the gt where we metâ€
Best way to start the day?
Stretching and yoga is the best way to start the day.
What fad or trend do you hope comes back?
Bell bottoms
Which city would you most like to live in?
Karachi
Which movie title best describes your life?
It’s a wonderful life
“Our fans love our chemistryâ€
Why did you decide to do the work you are doing now?
I never really decided to be an actor. I think the field chose me, and opportunities kept unfolding.
What’s the best way a person can spend their time?
By reading
Which website do you visit most often?
Integra
What one thing do you really want but can’t afford it?
A trip to the moon. Ha-ha!
Where do you usually go when you when you have time off?
I like spending time at home when I have time off. That’s the best way for me to unwind.
Where would you spend all your time if you could?
With my mother because she lives in Sydney. I miss her so much.
What is special about the place you grew up in?
Islamabad was the most beautiful place to spend my childhood. I think I will always remember it as a peaceful and clean city. I loved the abundance of nature there.
What age do you want to live to?
For as long as I am healthy, whatever age that might be.
When was the last time you changed your opinion/belief about something major?
I think I do that very often whenever I become convinced about something.
What was the best compliment you’ve received?
That I am a “people builderâ€Â and I am always there for everyone. Mawra calls me that.
If you were the only human left on Earth, what would you do?
That’s a very scary thought.
What is something you will NEVER do again?
I wish to never hurt or upset anyone again intentionally or unintentionally.
What do you spend the most time thinking about?
My loved ones; my family
What are some of the events in your life that made you who you are?
I think every experience has played a role so far.
What are three of the most significant numbers in your life?
I don’t believe in numerology.
What are three interesting facts about you?
I’m super organized.
I’m a morning person.
I don’t like shopping.
If you could make a 20 second phone call to yourself at any point in your life present or future, when would you call and what would you say?
I would tell myself to just believe in myself and keep going further and further with what I love doing.
Urwa, you got married at the peak of your career. Did it ever cross your mind that it could affect your professional growth as an actress?
I think this only added to my professional growth. I believe if you have the right partner who celebrates your career then you only perform better and better.
How did you guys meet?
The first time we met was at a get-together at a mutual friend’s place.
What was the first thing that attracted you towards each other?
The first thing I noticed and the one thing I love most about him is the humility in his body language even though all the girls were drooling over him at the gt where we met.
In what ways has your life changed since marriage?
Life has changed in a really good way.
How do you define your relationship?
Friendship. I second Farhan on this one.
How has your relationship evolved with time?
We became the best of friends over time. Also, we embrace the changes in each other and try to learn about each other as we are growing. We support each other’s individual growth.
What are the keys to a successful relationship?
Communication
Who is more romantic or more expressive with feelings?
I would say we both are our own kind of romantic. Can’t really tell who is more romantic.
In what ways do you think you complement each other?
He makes me feel intelligent, witty and beautiful every day, more than I think I am.
How do you deal with rumours about each other?
They are hilarious sometimes. We laugh it off together.
You have worked in Udari. How does working together bring out the best in each of you?
Udari was a great project to do together. I also really enjoyed working with him on two of his music videos Tu Thori Dayr and Saathiya. Our fans love our chemistry.
Any projects you are both working on currently or are such projects in the works?
Yes, we are. We shall announce them soon.
How do you spend your weekends?
We love spending a slow relaxed day on our days off. We love watching movies. Dining out is Farhan’s favourite, so we do that too sometimes.
How do you describe each other’s style?
We both have a minimal and comfortable style.
How has your style evolved since being together?
Like Farhan said, honest advice really goes a long way. We turn to each other for guidance when needed.
Do you travel together? Where did you go for your honeymoon and how has it helped you understand each other?
We went to Mauritius for our honeymoon. We love to travel together.
Photography by Adnan Qazi
Hair & make-up by Mehwish Almas
Assisted by Nas Din
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