“While our nations are at war, this is what you come up with"
Mawra Hocane has responded strongly to recent comments by her Sanam Teri Kasam co-star Harshvardhan Rane.
Harshvardhan said that he would not return for a sequel if the original cast, including Mawra, were involved.
His remarks referenced what he described as “direct comments made about my country” by Mawra Hocane.
This was after she called India’s retaliation against Pakistan “cowardly”.
In her detailed Instagram response, Mawra condemned Harshvardhan’s reaction, accusing him of leveraging a time of national crisis for personal attention.
She wrote: “You just DO NOT use war for your personal benefit.”
The actress called his remarks “shameful and bizarre”, especially given the current tension.
Mawra said: “Look around you, look at what’s going on. Children in my country died due to an unjustified, cowardly attack.
“While our nations are at war, this is what you come up with, a PR statement to get attention? What a pity!
“Making such announcements at this volatile time… shows your ignorance in such a sensitive situation.”
The two actors starred in the romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam, which was originally released in 2016.
The film enjoyed a resurgence in popularity following its re-release in February 2025, sparking speculation about a potential sequel.
At the time, both stars had shown openness to returning, but Rane’s recent posts changed the tone of the conversation.
Harshvardhan had said: “While I am grateful for the experience.
“I have decided to respectfully decline to be a part of Sanam Teri Kasam Part 2 if there is any possibility of the previous cast being repeated.”
Mawra Hocane responded:
“Someone I expected to have basic common sense has risen from deep slumber with a PR strategy.”
Despite her strong words, she noted that she has always shown respect to her colleagues and intends to continue doing so.
She ended her message by affirming her focus on the real human cost of the conflict.
Mawra added: “So many lives lost… it’s a grave situation. My country above everything else! Pakistan Zindabad.”
Director duo Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru have since confirmed that Mawra Hocane has been dropped from the Sanam Teri Kasam sequel.
In a statement, they said: “Terrorism of any kind, against any nation, state, or people must be condemned unequivocally.
“What’s even more disheartening in this case is the silence or worse, the statements of certain actors who have worked in India, received immense love, respect, and opportunity, yet failed to condemn such acts of terror against India.
“In fact, some have gone so far as to criticise India’s legitimate steps to fight terrorism. In light of this, we stand by our government and fully support its decision. Nation first and always. Jai Hind.”
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