Mahira Khan Announces Second Pregnancy, Shares Joyful News During Toronto Film Festival Debut
The Pakistani star revealed that she and husband Salim Karim are expecting their first child together, sharing the announcement alongside her appearance at TIFF.
MUMBAI, Sept 13: Pakistani actor Mahira Khan has announced that she is expecting her second child, sharing the personal news with fans during her appearance at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The actor, who is 41, revealed the pregnancy through a social media post accompanied by a photograph highlighting her baby bump. The announcement came as she attended TIFF for the premiere of her latest project, adding a personal milestone to an important moment in her career.
Mahira is already a mother to a son from her previous marriage. She married businessman Salim Karim in 2023, and the couple are now preparing to welcome their first child together.
The actor has continued to maintain a strong presence in South Asian cinema while taking on projects across different platforms and international festivals. Her latest public appearance at TIFF brought renewed attention to her career beyond Pakistan’s entertainment industry.
The pregnancy announcement was met with warm reactions from fans and colleagues, who congratulated the actor and her husband on the upcoming addition to their family.
Mahira has remained one of Pakistan’s most recognisable screen performers, gaining a substantial following in India and other parts of South Asia as well. Her popularity grew significantly following her work in Pakistani television and films, as well as her appearance opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2017 Bollywood film Raees.
Her latest announcement combines a major personal development with an important professional appearance, making the TIFF outing particularly memorable for the actor.
