Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane welcomes her firstborn, a baby boy. What does his name ‘Azmar’ mean? Who is her husband, Harvard University graduate Ameer Gilani?

Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane, perhaps best known for the 2016 Bollywood film Sanam Teri Kasam, has now become a mother. The actress shared the good news on social media along with her husband, fellow actor Ameer Gilani. The couple named their new born baby boy Syed Azmar Hussain Kamal. On X, the actress explained the meaning of her baby boy’s name: "Azmar" means "lion".

“And your Lord will surely give you, and you will be content. Alhamdulillah.

Syed Azmar Hussain Kamal Gilani, the king of our jungle, our pride, our littlest most precious treasure…” she wrote.


She also shared a clip where Ameer was seen reciting Azan into their son’s ears.

Who Is Mawra Hocane’s Husband, Ameer Gilani?

Ameer Gilani is a Pakistani actor who has gained recognition for his performances in television dramas. He has shared screen space with Mawra Hocane in several projects, including Sabaat and Neem. Their on-screen chemistry and off-screen friendship have drawn considerable attention from viewers, with fans following their association and relationship over the years. The two got hitched in February 2025; both looked stunning in green. Mawra was dressed in a mint green lehenga with purple and red tints, and Ameer appeared dapper in an olive green kurta, Pathani shalwar and doshala.

Ameer is reportedly a graduate of Harvard Law School. According to Something Haute, he obtained an LLM from the prestigious university in 2022.