Who is Ameer Gilani—'Sanam Teri Kasam' actor Mawra Hocane's husband
What's the story
Pakistani actors Mawra Hocane and Ameer Gilani, who have won hearts with their on-screen chemistry in television dramas, have gotten married.
The couple wed on Wednesday.
Hocane (32), who made her Bollywood debut with Sanam Teri Kasam, dropped several dreamy pictures from the big day on Instagram and announced her marriage to Gilani with a heartfelt caption: "...and in the middle of chaos... I found you."
Here's more about Hocane's better half.
Background
Gilani hails from a distinguished family; is a Harvard graduate
Born in July 1991, Gilani hails from a well-respected and educated Pakistani family.
His paternal grandfather, Syed Iftikhar Hussain Gillani, was a lawyer who was Pakistan's law minister under Benazir Bhutto in the late '80s and early '90s.
Following in his grandfather's footsteps, Gilani studied law at the prestigious Harvard Law School, graduating in 2022.
Love story
Gilani and Hocane's on-screen romance sparked real-life love
Gilani and Hocane's on-screen chemistry in Pakistani dramas such as Sabaat (2020) and Neem (2023) was loved by audiences.
At the time, rumors of a possible off-screen romance between the two actors also made rounds.
However, they never publicly confirmed their relationship until their recent wedding announcement.
This time, shipping two actors worked in the fans' favor.
Career
Gilani's career highlights and recent projects
Gilani rose to fame for his performance as Hassan in the 2020 drama Sabaat.
He has also been featured in a number of Pakistani music videos.
His last appearance was in the TV series Very Filmy (2024).
Wedding details
Hocane and Gilani's wedding: A glimpse into their celebration
Hocane took to social media to share photos from her intimate nikaah ceremony, introducing herself and Gilani as "Mr & Mrs Gilani."
The pictures featured the couple in a romantic embrace, smiling at each other, and enjoying a moment while gazing at the sky together.
Hocane looked stunning in a light blue embroidered lehenga, while Gilani chose a black kurta-pajama for his big day.