Pakistani actor Mahira Khan has announced that she is expecting her second child at the age of 41. The actor shared the news while attending the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026, posting a photo that showed her baby bump.
Mahira Khan shared the pregnancy announcement on social media with a picture of herself dressed in a flowing white gown. The relaxed silhouette of the outfit highlighted her baby bump, while the actor could be seen placing one hand over it and smiling at the camera.
Alongside the photograph, Mahira kept her message short and heartfelt. She captioned the post, “We make plans and then there is ALLAH’S plan.”
Mahira Khan Makes Pregnancy Announcement at TIFF 2026
The announcement comes during Mahira Khan’s visit to Toronto for TIFF 2026, where she took part in the festival’s Community Impact programming. The actor moderated a conversation as part of the programme and was also honoured for her contribution to cinema.
Her appearance at the prestigious international film festival adds another significant moment to an already eventful year for the Pakistani star.
Mahira Khan’s international profile grew further after she made her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2016 film Raees. Her appearance at TIFF comes nearly a decade after her Hindi-film debut.
Mahira Khan and Salim Karim Expect Their First Child Together
Mahira Khan married businessman Salim Karim in October 2023 in an intimate wedding ceremony. The couple’s relationship has remained a popular subject among fans, with their wedding receiving considerable attention across social media.
The upcoming baby will be Mahira Khan and Salim Karim’s first child together. For Mahira, however, this will be her second child.
The actor is already a mother to her 17-year-old son, Azlan, whom she shares with her first husband, Ali Askari.
Azlan’s Special Role in Mahira Khan’s Second Wedding
Mahira Khan’s son Azlan also had a memorable role in his mother’s second wedding. He was present alongside Mahira and walked her down the aisle during her wedding to Salim Karim.
The moment was widely appreciated by fans and reflected the close bond between the actor and her son.
With the arrival of her second child, Mahira is now entering another important chapter in her personal life.
Mahira Khan’s Work Front
On the professional front, Mahira Khan was last seen in Aag Lagay Basti Mein, directed by Bilal Atif Khan. The Pakistani Urdu-language film features Fahad Mustafa in the male lead role.
The cast also includes Jawed Sheikh, Tabish Hashmi, Salahuddin Tunio, Ali Abdullah, Samra Shehzadi and Hafiz Raza Ahmed.
As Mahira Khan continues to make appearances at major international film events, her pregnancy announcement has added a deeply personal milestone to her latest public appearance.
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