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
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.
( Last Updated : 27 March 2024 )