Mahira Khan, one of the most popular Pakistani stars, has announced her pregnancy on Instagram at the age of 41. She was seen flaunting her baby bump at the Toronto International Film Festival 2026, where she was honoured for her contribution to cinema. The actress has a huge fan following in India as well and has delighted her friends with this heartwarming news.
She posted a beautiful photo of herself on Instagram with the caption, "We make plans and then there is ALLAH’S plan." Mahira looked beautiful in a full-sleeved, loose-fitting white gown in her Instagram pose.
For her TIFF 2026 look, Mahira looked ethereal in a saree and engaged with fans as well.
While speaking to Dawn at TIFF 2026, the actress shared that the experience of being pregnant at 41 has been much harder physically and emotionally. She said, "The last time I was pregnant I was 24. I’m 41 now, so I’m literally a different woman … emotionally, physically, in every possible way."
"You imagine a lot of things for yourself and for your life, and this wasn’t necessarily one of the things I had imagined at this point. But we plan, and then God plans, and of course His plans are supreme," she added.

Who is Mahira Khan's husband?

Mahira Khan was earlier married to Ali Askari and got divorced in 2016. They share custody of their son, Azlaan.
She started dating entrepreneur Salim Karim in 2019, confirmed her relationship to the public the next year and tied the knot with him in 2023. Her son even walked her down the aisle at her second wedding.

What are the popular movies and shows of Mahira Khan?

Mahira is one of the highest-paid actresses in Pakistan and has starred in many hit movies and shows. She made her acting debut in 2011 with a supporting role in Shoaib Mansoor's blockbuster social drama Bol. She gained prominence in Humsafar in the same year and later appear in hit projects like Shehr-e-Zaat, Sadqay Tumhare, Bin Roye, and many more.
She made her Bollywood debut in 2016 in Raees, where she starred opposite Shah Rukh Khan.
Fans are delighted to see Mahira Khan's new journey and have send their heartfelt best wishes before she welcomes her second baby. 
 
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