Mahira Khan is a prominent Pakistani actress. She is widely recognized for her portrayal of Khirad Hussain in the romantic drama "Humsafar," a role that earned her numerous accolades, including the Lux Style Award for Satellite Best TV Actress and the Hum Award for Best On-Screen Couple alongside Fawad Khan. Her career journey began as a VJ in 2006, and she later made her mark on the big screen opposite Atif Aslam in the romance "Bol" (2011). Mahira ventured into Bollywood in 2017 with the action-romance "Raees," co-starring Shah Rukh Khan. Additionally, she expanded her horizons by debuting as a producer with the sports web series "Baarwan Khiladi" in 2022. Recently, Mahira Khan tiied a knot to her second husband, Salim Karim on 1st October 2023.
Mahira Khan Family Details
Mahira Khan, born on 21 December 1984 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, originally known as Mahira Hafeez Khan, hails from an Urdu-speaking Muhajir family with Pashtun roots. Holding Pakistani nationality and belonging to the Pakistani-Indian ethnicity, her father, Hafeez Khan, was born in Delhi, British India, and migrated to Pakistan post-Indian partition. She has a younger brother, Hassaan Khan, who is a journalist. She celebrated her 38th birthday in 2022. Her religion is Islam. She was 17 years old when she moved to California and then returned to Pakistan in the year 2008. She worked as a cashier at a Rite Aid store in Los Angeles during her time in the United States.
For her education, Mahira attended Foundation Public School, completing her O-Levels. At 17, she pursued higher education in California, attending Santa Monica College before enrolling at the University of Southern California for her bachelor's degree, although she didn't complete her undergraduate studies, returning to Pakistan in 2008. During her time in the United States, she worked as a cashier at a Rite Aid store in Los Angeles.
Mahira Khan Acting Career
- Mahira Khan began her career as a VJ in 2006 on MTV Pakistan's live show "Most Wanted" before hosting AAG TV's "Weekends with Mahira" in 2008.
- In 2011, she made her film debut in "Bol," which became a major success.
- The same year, she ventured into TV drama with "Neeyat."
- Her breakthrough came with the hit drama "Humsafar" in 2012, which also gained recognition in India.
- This period brought her several awards, including Lux Style and Hum Awards.
- She continued to excel in dramas like "Shehr-e-Zaat" and hosted the talk show "TUC The Lighter Side of Life" from 2013 to 2014.
- Khan's notable work includes the drama "Sadqay Tumhare" and the film "Bin Roye" in 2014 and her role in "Manto" in 2015.
- In 2016, she starred in "Ho Mann Jahaan," earning more accolades.
- Despite controversies surrounding her appearance in the Indian film "Raees" due to political tensions, it became a commercial success in 2017.
- Since 2017, Khan expanded her career into singing and continued to make her mark in the film industry.
- Her role as a rape victim in "Verna" in 2017 garnered praise, earning her a Lux Style Award.
- In 2018, she appeared in the romantic comedy "7 Din Mohabbat In," and in 2019, she made a special appearance in "Parey Hut Love."
- Her highest-grossing film at the time was "Superstar," a romantic musical drama.
- In 2022, Khan starred in the action-comedy "Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad" and produced the web series "Baarwan Khiladi."
- She also appeared in the Punjabi-language action drama "The Legend of Maula Jatt," receiving mixed reviews for her performance, with critics acknowledging her star power but noting room for improvement in her Punjabi accent and role suitability.
Mahira Khan Husband
Mahira Khan is currently happily married to her second husband, Salim Karim, a businessman, with their intimate wedding ceremony taking place on 2 October 2023 in Bhurban.
Prior to her marriage to Salim Karim, Mahira Khan's first marriage was to Ali Askari in 2007 in a traditional Islamic wedding ceremony, despite reportedly facing opposition from Khan's father. The couple initially crossed paths in 2006 in Los Angeles and welcomed a son in 2009. Unfortunately, their marriage ended in divorce in 2015, and Mahira Khan has since found joy and companionship with her second husband, Salim Karim.
Mahira Khan Net Worth
Mahira Khan is a highly successful actress with an estimated net worth of USD 6 million, equivalent to approximately Rs. 170 crores as of 2023. Her primary source of income is her thriving career in the entertainment industry, earning a substantial annual salary. She leads a comfortable lifestyle and is content with her earnings.
Additionally, Mahira Khan has been a prominent ambassador for various renowned brands such as Lux, QMobile, Gai Power Wash, Huawei, Sunsilk, Veet, and L’Oréal, further adding to her financial success and influence in the industry.
Mahira Khan Height
Mahira Khan, known for her striking beauty and acting talent, stands at 5 feet 6 inches (1.70 m) tall, maintaining a slender physique with a weight of 55 kg (121 lbs). Her slim body type is complemented by body measurements of 34-26-34 inches. With flowing black hair and captivating brown eyes, Mahira Khan possesses a healthy and attractive personality that adds to her charm on and off the screen.
