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Sania Mirza and Mawra Hocane cause discussion about goals, religion, and work life.
BY Mahnoor | 12-05-2026
A discussion on social media about what ‘networking’ means has become more lively after former Indian tennis player Sania Mirza and Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane spoke out against the current job culture that focuses on influence and careful relationships.
Mirza started a conversation by posting on Instagram, wondering if networking has just become ‘social climbing.’ The former top doubles player thinks many people use work contacts to benefit themselves instead of building real relationships.
Can we admit that ‘networking’ really means SOCIAL CLIMBING? She said she’s met many people who are okay with ‘using others’.
Her words quickly went viral, especially among young workers who are told making connections is key to getting ahead. The comments also sparked talks about being real, wanting to succeed, and staying afloat in South Asian entertainment and business.
Hocane shared Mirza’s post again and strongly supported the criticism. The actor described networking as “a trap” and encouraged followers to trust that opportunities and support come from Allah, not powerful people.
“Believe strongly that only God, not people, will provide for you and give you chances,” she wrote. She also encouraged young people with dreams to work hard but stay true to themselves and not accept disrespect while trying to succeed.
The discussion caused mixed reactions online. Some people cheered the celebrities for talking honestly about manipulation and using connections for personal gain, while others felt the comments were too simple and didn’t reflect how real-world careers work.Reviewers said that networking should be about creating good relationships with people you know and those who guide you, not just using people. Some people online also said that Mirza and Hocane’s opinions showed they were privileged, because famous people don’t have the same problems as regular people trying to get into tough job fields.
Someone said that believing and working hard should happen together. They pointed out that resumes, interviews, and networking are still important, even if you believe in fate.
The discussion has moved past just celebrity opinions to a wider talk about job culture, what people value, and how to balance goals, beliefs, and being real in today’s tough workplaces in Pakistan and India.
