Pakistani actress Mahira Khan has announced that she is expecting her second child, her first with husband Salim Karim. The Humsafar and Raees star shared the news on Instagram on Sunday, posting a picture in which she revealed her baby bump.
Khan accompanied the announcement with a message reflecting on the difference between personal plans and what life ultimately brings.
“We make plans … and then there’s God’s plan,” she wrote in the caption.
The announcement quickly drew attention from fans and followers, who congratulated the actress and her husband on the new chapter in their lives.
Mahira Khan Expecting Her Second Child
The pregnancy will be Mahira Khan’s second child. She previously married Ali Askari, with whom she has a son, Azlan Askari. The former couple later divorced.
Khan married businessman Salim Karim in October 2023. The couple has largely maintained a private personal life, making the latest announcement a significant moment for the actress’s fans.
Her Instagram post marked the first public confirmation of her pregnancy.
From ‘Humsafar’ to ‘Raees’
Mahira Khan remains one of Pakistan’s most recognised screen performers. She made her acting debut in the film Bol before achieving widespread popularity through television.
Her breakthrough came with the acclaimed drama series Humsafar, in which she starred opposite Fawad Khan. The show’s success established Khan as a major name in Pakistani television, while her pairing with Fawad Khan became particularly popular with audiences.
The two actors later reunited for the film Neelofar.
Mahira Khan’s Bollywood Journey
Khan made her Hindi-film debut in 2017 with Rahul Dholakia’s Raees, starring opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
The film introduced her to a much wider Indian audience, but her subsequent opportunities in Hindi cinema were affected by the strained political climate between India and Pakistan.
Following the 2016 Uri terror attack, Pakistani artists faced restrictions within the Indian Hindi-film industry, limiting opportunities for performers such as Khan.
Mahira Khan’s Career Across Borders
Despite the challenges surrounding her Bollywood career, Khan has remained a prominent figure in Pakistani entertainment and has continued to build an international profile through film, television and public appearances.
Her career has included acclaimed television performances as well as major film projects, making her one of the most recognisable Pakistani actresses among audiences in South Asia.
Her latest announcement now puts her personal life in the spotlight, with fans celebrating the news of her growing family.
Mahira Khan and Salim Karim’s New Chapter
Khan and Salim Karim married in October 2023, and the couple’s upcoming arrival will be their first child together.
The actress’s simple message about making plans and accepting “God’s plan” accompanied the pregnancy announcement, keeping the focus on the family’s happiness rather than details about the pregnancy.
