Mahira Hafeez Khan, born on December 21, 1984, is a renowned Pakistani actress who began her career as a VJ in 2006. She is best known for her portrayal of Khirad Hussain in the romantic drama "Humsafar," a role that earned her numerous accolades, including the Lux Style Award for Satellite Best TV Actress and the Hum Award for Best On-screen Couple alongside Fawad Khan.

Her career also includes a notable Bollywood debut in 2017 with the action-romance "Raees" opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Mahira has appeared in successful Pakistani films such as "Bin Roye" (2015), "Ho Mann Jahaan" (2015), and "Superstar" (2019). Additionally, she made her debut as a producer with the sports web series "Baarwan Khiladi" in 2022.

Early Life: 

Mahira Khan was born in Karachi, Pakistan, on December 21, 1984, into an Urdu-speaking Muhajir family with Pashtun ancestry. Her father, Hafeez Khan, was born in Delhi, British India, and migrated to Pakistan following the partition of India. Mahira attended Foundation Public School, where she completed her O-Levels. At the age of 17, she moved to California to pursue higher education, enrolling at Santa Monica College and later the University of Southern California for her bachelor's degree. However, she did not complete her undergraduate studies and returned to Pakistan in 2008.

Personal Life: 

In 2006, Mahira Khan met Ali Askari in Los Angeles, and they married in 2007 in a traditional Islamic wedding ceremony, despite her father's reported reservations about the marriage. Their union blessed them with a son, who was born in the year 2009.. Sadly, the couple divorced in 2015.

Career: 

Mahira Khan initiated her career as a VJ in 2006, hosting the live show "Most Wanted" on MTV Pakistan. She later hosted AAG TV's reality show "Weekends with Mahira" in 2008, where she played music videos, interviewed celebrity guests, and interacted with viewers via phone calls.

Her acting career commenced in 2011 when she made her film debut in the supporting role of Ayesha in Shoaib Mansoor's film "Bol." The film was a critical and commercial success, earning her a Lux Style Award nomination for Best Film Actress.

However, Mahira Khan's breakthrough came with the television drama "Humsafar" in 2011, directed by Sarmad Khoosat. This drama not only received acclaim from critics but also became popular in India when aired on Zindagi channel. It earned her several awards, including a Lux Style Award for Satellite Best TV Actress and a Hum Award for Best Onscreen Couple.

Throughout her career, she has continued to excel in television dramas and films, earning awards and nominations for her exceptional performances. Mahira Khan's contributions to the entertainment industry have solidified her as one of Pakistan's most celebrated actresses.

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