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Mahira Khan

Mahira Hafeez Khan is a Pakistani actress and is most popularly known for her acting in television shows as well as in films. She started her career as a Video Jockey (VJ) and worked with MTV Pakistan and Aag TV as a VJ before starting her acting career. She made her debut in film industry with the critically acclaimed movie Bol. Her other movies include Bin Roye, Manto, Ho Mann Jahan, Actor in Law. However, she is most popularly known for portraying the character of Khirad Ishan in the show Humsafar opposite Fawad Khan. Currently, she is seen in Pakistani drama Shehr-e-Zaat where she portrays the role of Falak. The show also airs of Zindagi. She will be soon making her debut in Bollywood in the movie Raees where she will be seen opposite actor Shah Rukh Khan.

Born on 21^st December 1982 in Karachi, Pakistan, she was born in a Urdu speaking Pathan family. She completed her schooling from the Foundation Public School in Karachi and later she went to California for her higher education studies. She was only 17 years old when she went to California. She studied at the University of Southern California but she never completed her degree and later dropped out of the University. She then moved back to Pakistan and then started her career as a VJ. She hosted the love show Most Wanted three days a week on MTV Pakistan and later also hosted Weekends with Mahira on Aag TV. Later in 2011, she hosted 10^th Lux Style Awards with Faizan Haque and also participated in the opening of PFDC- the Boulevard of Pakistani designer wear in India. In 2011, she made her debut in films with the movie Bol directed by Shoaib Mansoor. In the same year, she was then seen in her first television drama, ARY Digital’s romance Neeyat. Her next appearance was in television program Humsafar. Humsafar was the series that is said to be the turning point of the Pakistani television industry. The show is also recognized as the highest rated Pakistani TV serial of all times. The show was the story about how two strangers with strikingly opposite personalities fall in love after an arranged marriage. Mahira was seen in the show with actor Fawad Khan who portrayed the role of Asher. The show received critical acclamations. Her other dramas include the 2013 spiritual ro,amce titled Shehr-e-Zaat as well as the 2014 romantic drama Sadqay Tumhare. In 2015, she was seen in the romantic Drama Bin Roye and was later seen in a supporting role on the biographical drama Manto. As of 2016, she was seen plyng the leading role n coming of age drma Ho Mann Jahaan.

Mahira Khan is married to Pakistani television actor Ali Askari. She met Ali Askari at Indus TV studios during her vacation. The couple got married on 13^th July 2007 and they have two children, a son named Azlaan and a daughter. Her upcoming releases include Raees directed by Rahul Dholakia and Shoaib Mansoor’s upcoming 2017 social drama film Verna. Mahira Khan is all set to make her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in upcoming film "Raees". The actress will be seen playing the role of SRK's wife in the film. The movie is directed by Rahul Dholakia and will be produced by Excel Entertainment, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani. SRK will be seen playing the role of a gangster based in Gujarat while Nawazuddin Siddiqui is the cop who traps him in Mumbai. She was listed tenth in ‘Sexiest Asian Women’ poll by Eastern Eye in 2015. She has also been called as Pakistan’s sexiest woman in 2015.

Mahira Sharma Gets Fat-Shamed by Journo, Shehnaaz Gill Fans Say Karma!
India.com Entertainment Desk | April 24, 2022 3:12 PM IST
Bigg Boss 13 fame Mahira Sharma was recently fat shamed at a media event by a Punjabi journo.
Mahira Sharma Gets Fat-Shamed by Journo, Shehnaaz Gill Fans Say Karma!
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Mahira Khan Breaks Silence on India Banning Pakistani Artistes Post Pulwama Attack: We Have Moved on
India.com Entertainment Desk | May 17, 2021 1:49 PM IST
Mahira Khan says she was scared to sign any Indian project back when the issue was enraging,
Mahira Khan Breaks Silence on India Banning Pakistani Artistes Post Pulwama Attack: We Have Moved on
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Pakistani Actor Mahira Khan Gets COVID-19, Mouni Roy Wishes Her a Speedy Recovery
India.com Entertainment Desk | December 13, 2020 3:00 PM IST
Pakistani actor Mahira Khan, known for working in Raees opposite Shah Rukh Khan, has been tested
Pakistani Actor Mahira Khan Gets COVID-19, Mouni Roy Wishes Her a Speedy Recovery
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2020-12-13T04:00:48+00:00
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Pakistani Actor Mahira Khan Pays an Emotional Tribute to Rishi Kapoor on Instagram
India.com Entertainment Desk | May 1, 2020 8:44 AM IST
Pakistani actor Mahira Khan writes that Rishi Kapoor was larger than life and he will be remembered
Pakistani Actor Mahira Khan Pays an Emotional Tribute to Rishi Kapoor on Instagram
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Pakistani Actor Mahira Khan Tweets For Kashmir as Government Decides to Revoke Article 370
India.com Entertainment Desk | August 5, 2019 12:12 PM IST
Mahira Khan shows solidarity with those who are affected by the latest political developments in
Pakistani Actor Mahira Khan Tweets For Kashmir as Government Decides to Revoke Article 370
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2019-08-05T01:12:32+00:00
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Mahira Khan Hits Back at Trolls For Misogynist Comments, Says 'Successful Woman Isn't a Scary Thought'
India.com Buzz Desk | July 30, 2019 8:07 AM IST
Pakistani actor Mahira Khan was called a 'mediocre actor' by a senior actor on a TV show. Now, the
Mahira Khan Hits Back at Trolls For Misogynist Comments, Says 'Successful Woman Isn't a Scary Thought'
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Pakistani Actress Mahira Khan Flaunts Her Moves in Latest Viral Video, Watch
India.com Buzz Desk | July 20, 2019 8:42 AM IST
Pakistani Actress Mahira Khan shakes a leg to a famous Pakistani track with her Superstar co-star
Pakistani Actress Mahira Khan Flaunts Her Moves in Latest Viral Video, Watch
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2019-07-19T21:42:36+00:00
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Mahira Khan, Mawra Hocane, Veena Malik - How Pakistani Artists React to Non-Military Pre-Emptive IAF Strike by India
India.com Entertainment Desk | February 27, 2019 8:32 AM IST
Here's how Pakistani artists reacted to the non-military pre-emptive strike by IAF
Mahira Khan, Mawra Hocane, Veena Malik - How Pakistani Artists React to Non-Military Pre-Emptive IAF Strike b
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2019-02-26T21:32:11+00:00
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Mahira Khan Gives Back to Troll Who Mocks Her For Leaked Pictures With Ranbir Kapoor
India.com Buzz Desk | December 5, 2018 5:33 PM IST
Mahira Khan and Ranbir Kapoor's pictures were leaked last year in which the two were seen smoking
Mahira Khan Gives Back to Troll Who Mocks Her For Leaked Pictures With Ranbir Kapoor
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2018-12-05T06:33:10+00:00
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Pakistani Actress Mahira Khan Asked 'why girls push doors that say pull?' on Social Media and She Gave a Savage Reply
Rhea Cheema | June 21, 2018 8:09 PM IST
Mahira Khan definitely gave a savage response to the troll and summed up how she felt in a few
Pakistani Actress Mahira Khan Asked 'why girls push doors that say pull?' on Social Media and She Gave a Sava
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Mahira Khan's Latest Outfit is Perfect For Attending A Summer Wedding
Rhea Cheema | June 6, 2018 6:39 PM IST
Mahira Khan wore this look while doing promotions in Lahore for her upcoming romantic comedy movie
Mahira Khan's Latest Outfit is Perfect For Attending A Summer Wedding
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2018-06-06T07:39:53+00:00
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Viral Pics Of The Week : Taimur Ali Khan's Haircut, Irrfan Khan At Lords Stadium, Janhvi Kapoor On The Cover Of Vogue India - In This Week's Edition
Ishani Bose | June 3, 2018 10:00 AM IST
And the viral pics of the week are...
Viral Pics Of The Week : Taimur Ali Khan's Haircut, Irrfan Khan At Lords Stadium, Janhvi Kapoor On The Cover
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Fawad Khan And Mahira Khan Exude Royalty On The Cover Of A Leading Bridal Magazine
Ishani Bose | May 31, 2018 3:58 PM IST
The two look so good together that it will take you back to their Humsafar days
Fawad Khan And Mahira Khan Exude Royalty On The Cover Of A Leading Bridal Magazine
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2018-05-31T04:58:17+00:00
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Pakistan Actor Mahira Khan Slams Examiner Accused of Sexually Harassing Students
Aakriti Ganguly | May 30, 2018 4:56 PM IST
Mahira Khan has lent their support to name and shame the accused, demanding justice.
Pakistan Actor Mahira Khan Slams Examiner Accused of Sexually Harassing Students
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2018-05-30T05:56:03+00:00
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Fawad Khan And Mahira Khan Have Reunited Once Again And We Cannot Keep Calm
Purva Khole | May 25, 2018 5:03 PM IST
A video was posted by one of Fawad's fans on social media.
Fawad Khan And Mahira Khan Have Reunited Once Again And We Cannot Keep Calm
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2018-05-25T06:03:26+00:00
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Cannes 2018: Mahira Khan Redefines Power Dressing With Her Latest Outing In A Powder Blue Tux
Purva Khole | May 16, 2018 9:11 AM IST
This is Mahira's debut at the Cannes Film Festival.
Cannes 2018: Mahira Khan Redefines Power Dressing With Her Latest Outing In A Powder Blue Tux
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2018-05-15T22:11:46+00:00
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Cannes 2018: Sonam Kapoor, Mahira Khan Set The Temperatures Soaring At The French Riviera Today (PICS)
Smrity Sharma | May 15, 2018 8:34 PM IST
Cannes 2018: Sonam Kapoor and Mahira Khan's have given us some wardrobe must-haves
Cannes 2018: Sonam Kapoor, Mahira Khan Set The Temperatures Soaring At The French Riviera Today (PICS)
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2018-05-15T09:34:52+00:00
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Cannes 2018: Sonam Kapoor's Fun Outfit For Day 2 Has A Anand Ahuja Connection (VIEW PICS)
Smrity Sharma | May 15, 2018 4:24 PM IST
Sonam Kapoor's day 2 at Cannes 2018 starts off on the right note
Cannes 2018: Sonam Kapoor's Fun Outfit For Day 2 Has A Anand Ahuja Connection (VIEW PICS)
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2018-05-15T05:24:45+00:00
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Cannes 2018: India's Sonam Kapoor, Pakistan's Mahira Khan Share A Picture Perfect Moment At The Red Carpet
Smrity Sharma | May 14, 2018 11:31 PM IST
Cannes 2018: Sonam Kapoor and Mahira Khan warmly greet each other at the red carpet
Cannes 2018: India's Sonam Kapoor, Pakistan's Mahira Khan Share A Picture Perfect Moment At The Red Carpet
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2018-05-14T12:31:12+00:00
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Cannes Film Festival 2018: Mahira Khan Manages To Look Stunning In A Black Gown And Bold Pout Despite Her Red Carpet Dress Being Stuck At Customs
Smrity Sharma | May 14, 2018 10:50 PM IST
Mahira Khan shows us it is not about the dress but about who is wearing it that matters in the end
Cannes Film Festival 2018: Mahira Khan Manages To Look Stunning In A Black Gown And Bold Pout Despite Her Red
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2018-05-14T11:50:48+00:00
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