Mahira Khan Biography

Mahira Hafeez Khan, born on 21st December 1984, is a well-known Pakistani actress. She commenced her career in 2006 as a VJ. However, she gained immense popularity for her remarkable portrayal of Khirad Hussain in the romantic drama Humsafar. Her brilliant performance in the series earned her numerous awards, including the Lux Style Award for Satellite Best TV Actress and the Hum Award for Best On-screen Couple with Fawad Khan.

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Khan also marked her big-screen debut alongside Atif Aslam in the romance film Bol (2011), which led her to receive a Lux Style Award nomination for Best Film Actress. She expanded her horizons by stepping into the Bollywood industry with the action-romance movie Raees in 2017, in which she acted opposite the renowned actor Shah Rukh Khan.

Family

Mahira Khan, a renowned Pakistani actress, has graced the screens of both cinema and television with her talent. She was born on December 21, 1982, in Karachi, Pakistan to Hafeez Khan, a business consultant, and Nigar Khan, a homemaker. Mahira has two sisters and a brother. She is happily married to Ali Askari, and the couple has been blessed with a son.

Hafeez Khan Mahira Khan Father

Hassaan Khan Mahira Khan Brother

Ali Askari Mahira Khan Husband

Azlan Askari Mahira Khan Son

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Early Life

Khan was born on December 21, 1984, in Karachi, Pakistan, into a Muhajir family who speak Urdu and have Pashtun ancestry. Her father, Hafeez Khan, was born in Delhi, British India, and later moved to Pakistan after the partition of India.

Education

After completing her O-levels at Foundation Public School, Mahira Khan pursued higher education in California at the age of 17 by enrolling at Santa Monica College. Later, she was admitted to the University of Southern California for a four-year degree. However, she did not finish her college education and returned to Pakistan in 2008.

1st Marriage

In 2006, while in Los Angeles, Mahira Khan met Ali Askari, whom she married in a traditional Islamic wedding ceremony in 2007. It was reported that Khan’s father was against the marriage. The couple was blessed with a son in 2009. Unfortunately, the marriage ended in divorce in 2015.

2nd Marriage

She got married a second time to businessman Salim Karim in an intimate ceremony on 2 October 2023.

Son

Her son name is Azlan Askari.

Professional Career

Mahira Khan is a renowned Pakistani actress who has showcased her talent on both television and film screens. She initiated her career as a VJ on MTV Pakistan. Her big break came in 2011 when she portrayed the main character of Khirad Ehsan in the drama serial Humsafar. This role earned her critical acclaim and several nominations for Best Actress.

Film Career

Mahira Khan’s career in films began in 2000 when she acted as a child star in the Pakistani movie “Phir Wohi Dil Laya Hoon.” The film was a tremendous success, and critics were impressed with Mahira’s performance. Despite the promising start to her career, Mahira took a hiatus from acting to concentrate on her studies.

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Filmography

Films

Television

Web series

Other Appearance

Awards and Nominations

Lux Style Awards

Pakistan Media Awards

Hum Awards

Hum Style Awards

Nigar Awards

International Pakistan Prestige Awards

Indus Valley International Film Festival

Other Recognition

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Net Worth

As of 2023, Mahira Khan’s net worth is estimated to be $7 million, primarily attributable to her thriving acting career in both Pakistan and India.

Mahira Khan Instagram

@mahirahkhan

Mahira Khan Indian Movies

Raees, Bol, Actor in Law, & Yaar Julahay

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