Mahira Khan

Mahira Khan is a Pakistani actress recognized for her influential roles in television and film, captivating audiences across South Asia and globally. After embarking on her career as a VJ on MTV Pakistan’s ‘Most Wanted’ in 2006, Mahira Khan went on to become one of South Asia’s most influential actresses, captivating audiences globally. She continued her broadcasting work by hosting ‘Weekends with Mahira’ on AAG TV in 2008. Her acting debut arrived in 2011 with the film ‘Bol,’ which quickly became one of Pakistan’s highest-grossing films.

She remains a prominent celebrity endorser for various international brands and has represented Pakistan at prestigious international events including the Cannes Film Festival and Paris Fashion Week. Her recent work includes leading roles in the action-comedy ‘Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad’ (2022) and ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ (2022). In 2022, she also moved into production, helming the web-series ‘Baarwan Khiladi.’ In 2018, Khan co-launched the clothing line and media production company, Mashion, with her brother Hasan, a venture focused on empowering Pakistani women and promoting mental health awareness. In 2024, her significant contributions to the arts were recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the UK Parliament.