Mahira Khan chose one of the biggest stages of her career to share her biggest personal news. At the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2026, where she made her TIFF debut, the 41-year-old actress announced that she is expecting her second child.
Mahira Khan is a Karachi-born Pakistani actress, known for the serial Humsafar and for her 2017 Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Raees. She married businessman Salim Karim in October 2023. This profile covers her career, her TIFF appearance and what is publicly known about her family.
Who Is Mahira Khan?
Mahira Khan is a Pakistani actress best known for Humsafar, which PTI and other outlets cite among her key projects, and for Raees, her Bollywood debut. She is from Karachi, and her full name is Mahira Hafeez Khan.
How Old Is Mahira Khan and Where Is She From?
Mahira Khan is 41 years old, as PTI, India TV and Outlook all described her in September 2026. She was born on 21 December 1984 in Karachi.
Career: From Humsafar to Raees
Humsafar, directed by Sarmad Khoosat, is the serial that critics praised for both the drama and Mahira Khan. In 2017 she made her Bollywood debut with Raees, opposite Shah Rukh Khan, a film that IANS and The News Minute still use to introduce her in 2023 and 2026 coverage.
Major Work and Notable Projects
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Earlier | Humsafar | Serial directed by Sarmad Khoosat; critics praised both the drama and Khan |
| 2017 | Raees | Her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan |
| 2026 | Toronto International Film Festival | Debut at TIFF; moderated a Community Impact conversation and was recognised for her contribution to cinema |
What Is Mahira Khan Doing in 2026?
Mahira Khan made her debut at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026, where she attended the premiere of Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, according to India.com. Outlook India reports that she moderated a conversation in the festival’s Community Impact programming and was recognised for her contribution to cinema.
On 13 September 2026 she announced her second pregnancy with an Instagram photo in a white gown and the words “We make plans, and then there is ALLAH’S plan,” as PTI, Geo and India TV reported. The picture was geo-blocked in India, and fans shared it on other platforms, according to WION.
Who Is Mahira Khan’s Husband?
Mahira Khan’s husband is the businessman Salim Karim. They married in an outdoor ceremony in Murree, Pakistan, in October 2023, as Gulf Daily News and IANS reported. This will be their first child together.
She has a son, Azlaan, born in 2010 during her previous marriage to producer Ali Askari, India TV reports.
Why TIFF Matters for Her
Belloria’s view: Mahira Khan’s career has long moved between Pakistan and India, and the TIFF appearance adds a third audience. A festival that recognised her contribution to cinema and asked her to moderate a community conversation treats her as a figure beyond a single television serial or one Bollywood film. The pregnancy announcement arrived in the same week and ensured that the story spread widely.
Social Media Stats
| IMDb | |
|---|---|
| @mahirahkhan | IMDb profile |
| Official profile | Filmography including Raees and Bin Roye |
Social media figures are approximate and may change. Her Instagram is geo-blocked in India.
Mahira Khan FAQs
Which Bollywood film did Mahira Khan act in?
Raees in 2017, opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
Who is Mahira Khan married to?
The businessman Salim Karim, whom she married in October 2023.
Is Mahira Khan pregnant?
Yes. She announced her second pregnancy on 13 September 2026.
How old is Mahira Khan?
She is 41, as news outlets reported in September 2026.
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