Pakistani actor Mawra Hocane’s Instagram account accessible in India after two-month ban-OxBig News Network

Pakistani actor Mawra Hocane’s Instagram account is visible in India, two months after a ban. The actor’s account was banned amid tensions between India and Pakistan.

On July 01, 2025 (Tuesday), Instagram users said that they were able to see her profile. Her account was banned following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir that killed 26 tourists.

Mawra rose to fame in India with the romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam (2016). The Harshvardhan Rane-starrer enjoyed a terrific run in theatres during its re-release earlier this year.

The actor criticised India’s Operation Sindoor, terming it a cowardly act. Mawra was slammed by Indians for her comments. Due to the controversy, the actor was dropped from the sequel of Sanam Teri Kasam.

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After the Pahalgam attack, the Indian government banned Pakistani artists, blocking their social media account in India. While Mawra’s account is visible, the Instagram account of celebrities such as Mahira Khan, Atif Aslam and Hania Aamir continue to remain banned in India.