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Mahira Khan Biography

Name: Mahira Hafeez Khan

Birth date: 21 December 1984

City: Karachi

Spouse: Ali Askari (m 2007; div. 2015)

Nationality: Pakistani

Profession : Actress

Religion: Islam

Education : Bachelors

College/university: Foundation Public School Karachi, Santa Monica College Los Angeles , University of Southern California

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Who is Mahira Khan?

Family Background: Born into an Urdu-speaking Muhajir family with Pashtun ancestry. Her father, Hafeez Khan, migrated from Delhi, British India, to Pakistan after the partition.
Education: Attended Foundation Public School for O-Levels in Karachi. Later pursued higher education in California, attending Santa Monica College and the University of Southern California, though did not complete her undergraduate degree.
Career Beginnings: Started as a VJ in 2006, hosting shows like “Most Wanted” on MTV Pakistan and “Weekends with Mahira” on AAG TV.
Debut: Made her acting debut with the social drama film “Bol” in 2011 and concurrently appeared on television in the drama series “Neeyat”.
Breakthrough Role: Achieved widespread recognition for her role as Khirad Hussain in the romantic-drama “Humsafar” (2011), which earned her numerous awards.
Notable Works: Included roles in dramas such as “Shehr-e-Zaat” and “Sadqay Tumhare”, and films like “Bin Roye”, “Ho Mann Jahaan”, and “Superstar”.
Bollywood Debut: Appeared opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the action romance “Raees” (2017), marking her debut in the Hindi film industry amidst controversy.
Success and Awards: Received several accolades including Lux Style Awards and Hum Awards for her performances in both television and film.
Producer Debut: Made her debut as a producer with the sports web series “Baarwan Khiladi” in 2022.
Personal Life: Married Ali Askari in 2007, with whom she has a son, before divorcing in 2015. Married businessman Salim Karim in 2023.
Recognition: Named one of Pakistan’s most popular and highest-paid actresses. Received titles like “Most Beautiful Woman in Pakistan” and ranked in the ‘Sexiest Asian Women’ poll multiple times.
Brand Ambassadorships: Serves as an ambassador for various brands including Lux, QMobile, and L’Oréal.
Humanitarian Work: Appointed as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador for Pakistan in November 2019.