Mahira Khan

Introduction

Mahira Khan is well known for her outstanding acting abilities and for the Pakistani entertainment community.

Quick Information

Name- Mahira Khan

Nick Name- Mahira

Age- 38 years

Profession- Actress

Height- 1.65 M

Eye Color- Brown

Hair Color- Brown

Date of Birth- 21 December 1984

Birth Place- Karachi, Pakistan

Nationality- Pakistani

Zodiac- Sagittarius

Marital Status- Salim Karim

Parents Name- Hafeez Khan(Father)

Sibling- Hassaan Khan

Hobbies- Yoga, Reading and Dancing

Favourite Food- Cheese OmeletteFavourite Actor- Shahrukh Khan

Early Life

Mahira Khan was born on 21 December 1984 to a family of Urdu speakers from the Muhajir dynasty in Karachi, Pakistan, where she was born into a traditional Urdu family. Her family's history was associated with her Pashtun heritage. She was brought to Pakistan after India was partitioned. Mahira Khan attended Foundation Public School from where she passed her O-Levels. She relocated to California to pursue university studies at the age of 17 and she then attended Santa Monica College, where she graduated at age 22. She attended the University of Southern California, she got a bachelor's degree from there, completing her second year at the university. Despite living in the United States for a shorter period, she returned to Pakistan in 2008 without finishing her undergraduate degree. Mahira Khan worked as a cashier in a Rite Aid store in Los Angeles.

Personal Life

Ali Askari, a South Indian businessman from Turkey, married Mahira Khan in Los Angeles in 2006. Despite Mahira Khan's father's disapproval, they had a traditional Islamic wedding in 2007. They both were blessed with a son in 2009. However, their relationship eventually deteriorated, leading to their divorce in 2015.

Interestingly, destiny had other plans for Mahira Khan. In a twist of fate, she found love again and tied the knot with businessman Salim Karim on 2 October 2023 in an intimate ceremony. Little did they know that their journey together was not yet complete. A year later, Mahira Khan and Karim decided to reaffirm their commitment to each other and married for the second time.

Career

Early work

• In 2006, Mahira Khan started carrer as a VJ and hosting the show ''Most Wanted'' artist on MTV Pakistan and a live show in 2006, where she appeared for two weeks on "Most Wanted." Mahira Khan also appeared in the film "Bol" directed by Shoaib Mansoor in 2012, in which she played a supporting role of Ayesha, a girl from a conservative lower-middle-class family in Lahore. She is motivated by her love for music and her romantic relationship with Mustafa in the thriller.
• The film's critical and box office success earned it a spot on the list of Pakistan's wealthiest films, making it a highly successful hit. During her debut year in the same year, Mahira Khan was introduced to television dramas, and his first taste was with "Neeyat" and "Naneyat", both of which were directed by Mehreen Jabbar.
  

Breakthrough and Recognition

• A second soap opera in the same year featured Mahira Khan. She played a role of daughter named Ayla in the serial drama 'Humsafar,' which is about a young girl based in New York and was also cast in the serial directed by Sarmad Khoosat. Mahira Khan, who was also the primary character in the drama and received rave reviews from critics, even though she was the only one who scored a decent number of points.
• Zindagi, another Indian TV show, had a successful drama series and was successful on its own. She was awarded two awards, a Lux Style Award for Satellite Best TV Actress and a Hum Award for Best Onscreen Couple, along with a variety of other honors.
• In the 2013 Mahira khan played the role in Sarmad Khoosat directed the film "Shehr-e-Zaat". She was nominated as Best Actress of the Year in the drama at Pakistan Media Awards and Hum Awards for Best Actress of the Year.
• Mahira Khan, who began acting in the drama series ''Sadqay Tumhare'' in 2014, played Shano in the TV drama, having recently started her role on the TV drama in 2014. Mahira Khan also moderated 'TUC The Lighter Side of Life'' in 2013-14 and appeared on the TV show 'California City: The Legends'' in mid-February 2014.
• The drama fostered her upward mobility, winning the Lux Style Award for Best TV Actress and concurrently with two Hum Awards and a Hum Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress. She played the role in Shahzad Kashmiri's directed movie "Bin Roye" movie alongside Humayun Saeed in 2015 in Hyderabad.
• She was granted several awards, including the prestigious Lux Style Award for Best Actress, which also included the Masala Award for Best Actress, the Hum Award for Best Actress, and the Hum Style Award for Most Stylish Actress.
• She received the Best Actress Award. The film was made into a TV drama in 2016, and during the same year, it was nominated for two Hum Awards in 2016 for Best Actor Female and Best Onscreen Couple.
• She made a brief appearance in the 2015 biographical movie ''Manto'', which was directed by Sarmad Khoosat, and she also appeared in a supporting role in the film.
• Her comeback movie was her first appearance in a Hindi film since 2017's ''Raees'', the Indian movie directed by Rahul Dholakia, for which she was nominated for a Lux Style Award for Best Actress (Film) and a Nigar Award for Best Actress.
• The 'Indian Motion Picture Producers Association' (IMPPA) and 'The Film Producers Guild of India declared a ban on all Pakistani actors, actresses, and technicians from working in India until filming began in 2018, following the Uri attack in 2016 and the pressure to reduce tensions.
• This was followed by the 'Linton Detention Act' and the 'News Notwithstanding Act of 17 September 2012, which banned all 1.3 million Pakistani people from working in India, except for Pakistani actors; from 1975, Mahira Khan was rumored to be ban in a movie where her roles would be terminated, or she might be substituted in the role by a different actress.
• Shah Rukh Khan, the co-producer and lead star of the movie, declared that she could not promote the movie in India. Shiv Sena, an Indian far-right political party, launched an offensive against Mahira Khan, the Islamic National Front and the Taliban, targeting Mahira Khan and other members of the pakistan.

Success and Recent Work

• Mahira Khan debuted in the social drama movie ''Verna'', a social drama in which she played a rape victim, with Shoaib Mansoor, which earned over 3.0 billion (US$39 million) worldwide and became the highest-grossing actress in Bollywood during the same year. The movie was a small-scale commercial success despite the controversies and was released in January 2017 with a small-scale commercial success. Although the movie didn't receive the negative reviews it would have, it was a high-profile performance in the movie that resulted in her being nominated for a Lux Style Award for Best Actress in 2018.
• "7 Din Mohabbat ", directed by Meenu Gaur-Farjad Nabi, featured her in a commercial hit in late 2018, making her a household name in the sands. Her other roles in the romantic comedy series "7 Din Mohabbat " and "Parey Hut Love" by Asim Raza, which she starred in for its second year, also saw her in the final season.
• She starred in his first romantic, musical-drama film ''Superstar'', which was his highest-grossing film at the time.
• Additionally, she starred in ''Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad,' a controversial action-comedy film with Fahad Mustafa, which received mixed reviews from critics.
• "The Legend of Maula Jatt" is a Punjabi action drama film in which Bilal Lashari, Faizad Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi, and Humaima Malik acted alongside both Bilal Lashari and Faizad Khan, with Lashari being the star of the film. Mahira's performance in the film was not praised enough by reviewers.
  

Work and Media Images

Several awards have been awarded to her, including several from the big Awards. Mahira Khan was declared the Most Beautiful Woman in Pakistan in 2012 by the publication, which named her as the most beautiful woman in the country.

In the most recent 'Sexiest Asian Women' survey conducted by 'Eastern Eye,' her ranking continued to increase. In 2009, making her a well-known figure in the country, as well as the recipient of the top 10 Lux Style Awards, the 2013 Hum Awards, and the 2014 Lux Style Awards.

In December 2016, false news was made public about Mahira Khan, who ambassadors brands including Lux, QMobile, Gai Power Wash, Huawei, Sunsilk, Veet, and L'Oréal, after they made anti-India comments before the release of her first Bollywood movie ''Raees''.

The Bollywood movie would be her first film in nine years. Mahira Khan's presence on the BBC's list of 100 Women was confirmed on 23 November 2020, coinciding with the publication of her name on the list. In 2023, Mahira Khan launched the fashion label "M by Mahira" and announced her debut with the label in 2023.

Net Worth

Mahira Khan's net worth is estimated to be approximately $6 million, and she earns $5,000 every episode of drama. It can be claimed that Mahira Khan rules the Pakistani entertainment sector and is one of the highest-paid actresses in the country. Aside from movies and plays, Mahira Khan charges Rs 60-70 lakh for an advertisement. Mahira has undoubtedly earned respect with her hard work and extraordinary skills

Awards

Mahira Khan is an actress from Pakistan who works mostly in television and Urdu cinema. Khan has received twenty-one awards. She has been nominated for a Nigar Award for the film "Ho Mann Jahaan" and has won many Lux Style Awards for Best Actress. She won Best Television Actress at the Hum Awards for both of her widely praised shows, Sadqay Tumhare and Humsafar.

Hum Awards

Conclusion

• Mahira Khan is a well-known and renowned personality in Pakistani entertainment. She has reached the highest level of success in the industry thanks to her skill, charisma, and commitment to her work. She has captivated the hearts of millions of admirers, both in Pakistan and abroad, with her fascinating performances in movies and television series.
• Mahira Khan has become one of the most popular actors in the nation because of her career-long ability to portray a broad range of characters with realism and depth. Her involvement in legendary films like "Humsafar" and "Raees" has left a significant impact on the entertainment sector.
• Mahira Khan has proven her dedication to improving society through her humanitarian work and support of social concerns, even outside of her acting profession. In addition to her artistic skills, she has a responsible and powerful public personality.
• Mahira Khan's career is still developing, and she has made a substantial contribution to Pakistani film and television. Her influence as an actor and role model will probably last for years to come.

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