Actor
Mahira Khan
Based In
Karachi, Pakistan
Origin
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Years Active
2006 – Present
Mahira Khan – Biography
Mahira Khan – Full Information
- Full Name: Mahira Hafeez Khan
- Nick Name: Mahira
- Profession: Actress, Model, Former VJ
- Industry: Pakistani Television & Film Industry (Lollywood)
- Famous For: Humsafar, Raees, Bin Roye, Superstar
- Date of Birth: 21 December 1984
- Age: 41 years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
- Nationality: Pakistani
- Religion: Islam
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 7 inches
- Weight: Approx. 55–60 kg
- Eye Colour: Brown
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown
Family Details
- Father: Hafeez Khan
- Mother: Name not publicly known
- Brother: Hassaan Khan
- Marital Status: Married
- Ex-Husband: Ali Askari (married in 2007, divorced in 2015)
- Current Husband: Salim Karim (married in 2023)
- Son: Azlan Askari
Education
- School: Foundation Public School, Karachi
- College: Santa Monica College, California
- Also attended: University of Southern California (did not complete graduation)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Made acting debut with film Bol and television debut with Neeyat |
| 2011 | Gained massive popularity through drama Humsafar as Khirad Ehsan |
| 2012 | Earned critical acclaim for Shehr-e-Zaat |
| 2014 | Hosted The Lighter Side of Life and starred in Sadqay Tumhare |
| 2015 | Played lead role in successful romantic film Bin Roye |
| 2016 | Appeared in Ho Mann Jahaan and TV adaptation of Bin Roye |
| 2017 | Made Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Raees |
| 2017 | Received praise for performance in social drama film Verna |
| 2018 | Starred in fantasy-comedy 7 Din Mohabbat In |
| 2019 | Appeared in hit films Parey Hut Love and Superstar |
| 2020 | Featured in web series Churails with cameo role |
| 2021 | Returned to television with drama Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay |
| 2021 | Portrayed General Nigar Johar in telefilm Aik Hai Nigar |
| 2022 | Appeared in Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad and blockbuster The Legend of Maula Jatt |
| 2023 | Played title role in television series Razia |
| 2025 | Featured in upcoming films Love Guru and Neelofar |
| 2026 | Cast in film Aag Lagay Basti Mein |
| TBA | Upcoming projects include Mirza Jatt, Mitti De Baway, Woh Ek Raat, and Netflix series Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress – Satellite | Humsafar | Won |
| 2013 | Pakistan Media Awards | Best Actress – Drama | Humsafar | Won |
| 2013 | 1st Hum Awards | Best On-screen Couple (with Fawad Khan) | Humsafar | Won |
| 2013 | 1st Hum Awards | Best Actress | Shehr-e-Zaat | Won |
| 2013 | 1st Hum Awards | Best On-screen Couple (with Mikaal Zulfikar) | Shehr-e-Zaat | Nominated |
| 2014 | Pakistan Media Awards | Best Actress – Drama | Shehr-e-Zaat | Won |
| 2015 | 3rd Hum Awards | Best Actress – Jury | Sadqay Tumhare | Nominated |
| 2015 | 3rd Hum Awards | Best Actress – Popular | Sadqay Tumhare | Won |
| 2015 | 3rd Hum Awards | Best On-screen Couple (with Adnan Malik) | Sadqay Tumhare | Won |
| 2015 | Masala! Awards | Best Actress | Bin Roye | Won |
| 2016 | 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress | Sadqay Tumhare | Won |
| 2016 | 15th Lux Style Awards | Best Actress | Bin Roye | Won |
| 2016 | 4th Hum Awards | Recognition Award – Films (with Humayun Saeed) | Bin Roye | Won |
| 2016 | 1st Hum Style Awards | Most Stylish Actress (Film) | Bin Roye | Won |
| 2016 | Vogue Beauty Awards | Face to Watch Out For | N/A | Won |
| 2017 | 5th Hum Awards | Best Actress – Jury | Bin Roye | Nominated |
| 2017 | 5th Hum Awards | Best Actress – Popular | Bin Roye | Won |
| 2017 | 5th Hum Awards | Best On-screen Couple – Jury (with Humayun Saeed) | Bin Roye | Nominated |
| 2017 | 5th Hum Awards | Best On-screen Couple – Popular (with Humayun Saeed) | Bin Roye | Nominated |
| 2017 | 16th Lux Style Awards | Best Actress | Ho Mann Jahaan | Won |
| 2017 | Nigar Awards | Best Actress | Ho Mann Jahaan | Nominated |
| 2017 | 2nd Hum Style Awards | Most Stylish Actress (Television) | Bin Roye | Nominated |
| 2017 | Masala! Awards | Asian Woman of Substance | N/A | Won |
| 2017 | Beirut International Film Festival | Best International Star | N/A | Won |
| 2018 | 6th Hum Awards | Recognition Award – Films | Verna | Won |
| 2018 | 17th Lux Style Awards | Best Actress | Verna | Won |
| 2018 | 3rd Hum Style Awards | Most Stylish Actress (Film) | Verna | Nominated |
| 2018 | 3rd Hum Style Awards | Style Icon of the Year | N/A | Won |
| 2018 | Bollywood Film Journalist Awards | Best Female Debut | Raees | Nominated |
| 2019 | DIAFA Awards | International Icon Award | Contribution to Film and Television | Won |
| 2020 | 19th Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actress (Viewers’ Choice) | Superstar | Won |
| 2020 | 19th Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actress (Critics’ Choice) | Superstar | Won |
| 2020 | 4th Hum Style Awards | Most Stylish Actress (Film) | Superstar | Won |
| 2022 | 8th Hum Awards | Best Actress – Jury | Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Nominated |
| 2022 | 8th Hum Awards | Best Actress – Popular | Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Nominated |
| 2022 | 8th Hum Awards | Best On-screen Couple – Jury (with Usman Mukhtar) | Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Nominated |
| 2022 | 8th Hum Awards | Best On-screen Couple – Popular (with Usman Mukhtar) | Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Nominated |
| 2022 | 21st Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Viewers’ Choice) | Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Nominated |
| 2022 | 21st Lux Style Awards | Best Television Actress (Critics’ Choice) | Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay | Nominated |
| 2022 | Septimius Award | Best Asian Actress | Aik Hai Nigar | Nominated |
| 2023 | 22nd Lux Style Awards | Best Film Actress | Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad | Nominated |
| 2023 | 1st Kya Drama Hai Icon Awards | Best Supporting Actress (Mini-Series) | Razia | Won |
| 2024 | EMIGALA Fashion & Beauty Awards | Artist in Fashion | N/A | Won |
| 2024 | UK Parliament | Lifetime Achievement Award | Contribution to Film and Television | Won |
| 2025 | 10th Hum Awards | Recognition Award – Films (with Humayun Saeed) | Love Guru | Won |
About us Mahira Khan
Mahira Khan is a Pakistani actress, model, and former VJ famous for dramas and films like Humsafar, Raees, and Superstar.
Her most famous drama is Humsafar alongside Fawad Khan.
She made her Bollywood debut with Raees opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
Yes, Mahira Khan married businessman Salim Karim in 2023.
She is Pakistani.