Mahira Khan, born on December 21, 1984, is a Pakistani actress widely regarded as Pakistan's biggest superstar.
She started her career as a VJ on MTV Pakistan, hosting the popular live show 'Most Wanted'.
Her film debut came with the critically acclaimed 'Bol' in 2011, which became one of Pakistan's highest-grossing films of all time.
Mahira rose to prominence with her lead role in the Pakistani drama 'Humsafar', which played a significant role in the revival of the local drama industry.
Since then, she has played lead roles in numerous popular TV dramas and movies, including 'Humsafar', 'Shehrezaat', 'Sadqay Tumhare', 'Bin Roye', 'Ho Mann Jahan', and 'Verna'.
Mahira made history by becoming the first Pakistani actress to be cast opposite Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan in the 2017 film 'Raees'.
Her performance in 'Verna', where she played the lead, received widespread acclaim and praise.
The film, which tackled sensitive topics like rape, misogyny, and the worth of women in Pakistani society, inspired Pakistani women to share their stories of sexual harassment and create a public platform for victims and their supporters.
Throughout her career, Mahira has won numerous local and international awards, including Lux Style Awards, Hum Awards, ARY Awards, Masala Awards, Femina ME Awards, Vogue Beauty Awards, and the Beirut International Awards Festival.
Mahira was recently announced as the first Pakistani ambassador for Loreal Hair Care and is the face of several big brands in Pakistan, including Lux, Veet, and Coca Cola.
She has a massive global fan base, with millions following her dramas and films in India, Bangladesh, the Middle East, and the US and UK.
Mahira is a source of inspiration for many and has spoken at various platforms, including the Global Teacher's Prize Ceremony, the Aga Khan University Special Lecture Series, and TEDxLahore.
In her free time, Mahira enjoys reading and writing, and she dreams of directing her own film and working on an Academy Award-winning movie.
She is set to star in three new projects: 'Saath Din Mohabbat In' opposite Sheheryar Munawar, 'Maula Jutt 2' opposite Fawad Khan, and another undisclosed project.
