Mahira Khan is a Very Talented and Beautiful Pakistani Actress & Model. Furthermore, She appears in Pakistani films and Pakistani dramas. Also, She is one of Pakistan’s most popular and highest-paid actresses. Mahira is often regarded as Pakistan’s biggest superstar.
Mahira Khan Biography & Wiki
Mahira Khan’s full name is Mahira Hafeez Khan, and her Nickname is Mahira. She was born on 21 December 1984 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. Therefore, her current age is 36 years. Mahira’s Zodiac is Sagittarius. She currently resides in Karachi, Pakistan.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height in Centimeters | 170 cm |
Height in meters | 1.70 m |
Height in Inches | 5′ 7″ |
Weight in Kilograms | 55 Kg |
Weight in Pounds | 121 lbs |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Family Members
Mahira’s father, Hafeez Khan, was born in Delhi during the British Raj and migrated to Pakistan after the partition of India. Her brother’s name is Hassan Khan, who is a journalist.
Mother | Not Available |
Brother | Hassan Khan (Younger) |
Sister | Not Available |
Husband | N/A |
Education and School, College
In her childhood, Mahira Khan attended the American School of Karachi, Pakistan, and completed her O-Levels at the age of 16. Later on, She moved to California for higher education, where she attended Santa Monica College. However, she is a college dropout and did not complete her undergraduate degree.
Boys, affairs, spouse name
Mahira married Ali Askari in a traditional Islamic wedding ceremony on 13 July 2007 with whom she met in 2006 in Los Angeles. Mahira Khan’s father was against this marriage. Besides, the couple has a son Azlaan Askari born on 15 September 2010. The couple got divorced in 2015.
There were rumors said Mahira dated Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor.
Favourite Things and Hobbies
Favourite Food | Any gravy with rice |
Favourite Actor | Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Nouman Ijaz, Johnny Depp, and Daniel Day-Lewis |
Favourite Actress | Madhuri Dixit, Samina Peerzada and Bushra Ansari |
Favourite Bollywood Film | Pyaasa (1957) |
Favourite Hollywood Film | Silver Linings Playbook (2012) |
Favourite Directors | Imtiaz Ali, Vishal Bhardwaj, Mani Ratnam |
Favourite Song | Waqt Ne Kiya Kiya Haseen Sitam by Geeta Dutt (Film – Kaagaz Ke Phool) |
Favourite Author | JD Spangler |
Favourite Colour | White |
Favourite Fashion Designer | Feehan Jamshed, Banto Kazmi, Umer Sayeed |
Favourite Restaurant | Fuchsia in Karachi |
Favourite Destination | Netherlands |
Mahira Khan filmography
Mahira Khan works in Lollywood Films and Pakistani Television Serials. She started her career as a VJ in 2006, hosting the live show Most Wanted on MTV Pakistan. She made her screen debut opposite Atif Aslam in the hit romance Bol (2011). This film was very successful and became one of the highest-grossing Pakistani movies of all time. After that, she played the lead role in Sarmad Khoosat’s Humsafar. In this movie, she pairs with co-star Fawad Khan. Their onscreen chemistry is loved by the audience very much, and ‘Humsafar’ becomes a milestone for both actors.
She played the lead role for the 2017 Film Raees directed by Rahul Dholakia., alongside Bollywood king Shahrukh Khan.
Awards and recognition
Mahira Khan has received many awards in her career in many categories like Best TV Actress, Best Actress, most stylish actress to awards for her beauty in shows like Lux Style Awards, HUM Awards, HUM Style Awards, Pakistan Media Awards, Vogue Beauty Awards, and Masala Awards.
She received the 1st Femina Middle East Women Awards in 2016. She also received a special award for International Recognition and even Best Dress at the 8th Beirut International Awards Festival in 2017.
Salary and Net Worth
Mahira Khan charges 1 lac rupee per episode as salary. Her total net worth is $6 million.
Contact Address
House Address | Karachi, Pakistan |
Phone Number | She didn’t like to share her Phone number publicly. |
Email Id | Not Known |
Facts about Mahira Khan
- Mahira has won the Lux Style Awards and Hum Awards.
- During her studies in the United States, she was a cashier clerk at a Rite Aid store in Los Angeles.
- The drama sequential Woh Humsafar Tha was additionally aired on Zindagi (TV channel) and was fruitful in India. It earned her a Lux Style Award for Satellite Best TV Actress and a Hum Award for Best Onscreen Couple.
- From 2013 to 2014, Mahira facilitated TUC The Lighter Side of Life, a syndicated program where she interviewed celebrities.
- In December 2016, Mahira turned into a victim of false news after anti-India comments emerged ahead of the arrival of her Bollywood debut film Raees.