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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.

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
Pakistani actor Mahira Khan expressed her concern for the people affected due to the uncertainty in ...
Pakistani Actor Mahira Khan Tweets For Kashmir as Government Decides to Revoke Article 370
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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
After Pakistani actor Firdous Jamal criticised Mahira Khan in an interview and said that she should ...
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 won hearts of many with her Bollywood debut Raees where she was seen o...
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
Pakistani actress Mahira Khan says there's nothing uglier than the feeling of cheering for a war bet...
Mahira Khan, Mawra Hocane, Veena Malik - How Pakistani Artists React to Non-Military Pre-Emptive IAF Strike b
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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
Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Mahira Khan were rumoured to be dating each other while back when the video...
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 is one of the most sought-after Pakistani actresses in the cinema industry. The actress ...
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 recently made an appearance in an intricately embellished white pearl fusion Elan outfit...
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
So we're through with the last week of May and off to a start of yet another month, and here we 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
Ever since Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan featured in Hum TV's Humsafar , fans have been waiting to see ...
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
An examiner was accused by a female student on Tuesday of harassing her and almost 80 other girls ap...
Pakistan Actor Mahira Khan Slams Examiner Accused of Sexually Harassing Students
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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
Following the success of Humsafar, Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan became household names. The actors wer...
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
Mahira Khan is totally slaying it at her debut outing at the Cannes Film Festival 2018 . The actress...
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
Indian actress Sonam Kapoor and Pakistan's Mahira Khan are both at Cannes 2018 . The two walked the ...
Cannes 2018: Sonam Kapoor, Mahira Khan Set The Temperatures Soaring At The French Riviera Today (PICS)
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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
After an amazing day 1 at Cannes Film Festival 2018 , Sonam Kapoor's day 2 at the French Riviera has...
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
It was Day 7 of the Cannes Film Festival 2018 and day 1 for India's Sonam Kapoor and Pakistan's Mahi...
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
Pakistani actress Mahira Khan had been all excited about being the first Pak actress to be invited t...
Cannes Film Festival 2018: Mahira Khan Manages To Look Stunning In A Black Gown And Bold Pout Despite Her Red
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Cannes 2018: Mahira Khan Says Being At The French Riviera Is 'Killing' Her! Here's Why
Smrity Sharma | May 14, 2018 5:44 PM IST
Pakistani actress Mahira Khan , who was also seen in Shah Rukh Khan's Raees last year, is at Cannes ...
Cannes 2018: Mahira Khan Says Being At The French Riviera Is 'Killing' Her! Here's Why
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2018-05-14T06:44:18+00:00
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Cannes 2018: Mahira Khan Looks Breathtaking In A Pastel Saree - See Pics
Purva Khole | May 14, 2018 2:26 PM IST
Last week we had told you about Pakistani actress Mahira Khan making her debut at the prestigious Ca...
Cannes 2018: Mahira Khan Looks Breathtaking In A Pastel Saree - See Pics
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2018-05-14T03:26:48+00:00
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Cannes 2018: Mahira Khan's Pictures From The French Riviera Are Proof She Is Ready To Slay At The Red Carpet
Smrity Sharma | May 13, 2018 4:35 PM IST
Pakistani actress Mahira Khan , who made India fall in love with her in 2017 with Shah Rukh Khan's R...
Cannes 2018: Mahira Khan's Pictures From The French Riviera Are Proof She Is Ready To Slay At The Red Carpet
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2018-05-13T05:35:20+00:00
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Cannes 2018: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Gives Us A Glimpse Of Her Day 2 Outfit And We Wonder What She Is Thinking (VIDEO)
Smrity Sharma | May 13, 2018 2:27 PM IST
Sorry, this might hurt. But the truth has to be told. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is at Cannes 2018 but l...
Cannes 2018: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Gives Us A Glimpse Of Her Day 2 Outfit And We Wonder What She Is Thinking
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2018-05-13T03:27:41+00:00
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