An ode to Mahira Khan's 38th birthday: 5 notable quotes by the actor

Celebrating her birthday, here's a lowdown on some of the best quotes from the 'Humsafar' star

From her debut on the big screens with Shoaib Mansoor's directorial Bol to her first appearance in Bollywood with none other than Shah Rukh Khan for Raees, Mahira Khan has established herself as an unforgettable face in the Pakistani entertainment industry and beyond.

Her beauty and grace is unmatched and she is also one of the few celebrities who is straightforward and vocal about issues that are close to her heart. On Mahira’s 38th birthday, we list down some of the best quotes from the Humsafar actor.

1. "Through life's ups and downs, the few mistakes we make and all the successes that we get, let nobody – nobody's opinion – define who you are."

Back in 2017, the Verna actor became the first celebrity from Pakistan to be the spokesperson for L’Oreal Paris. Joining the likes of Bollywood divas including Aishwariya Rai and Deepika Padukone, Khan made an appearance on the PLBW runway and let everyone know that it's only human to make mistakes.

2. "My first priority is my child. It's a lot of hard work, but it can be done. It's all about choices. Many times, I have to let go of good work. Fortunately, the work I've done has worked for me."

In an interview with The Quint, Khan was asked about her struggles as a single mother while maintaining a successful acting career. To this, the Superstar actor noted she is a mother before an actor and that her child will always be her first priority.

3. "Tonight I realise how powerful artists are, not those in power. We are. Why else do we get banned? Why else do our films pose a threat to them? In this game of power – we will always win."

In 2017, Verna, helmed by Shoaib Mansoor, was rumoured to be banned by the Pakistani Censor Board before its release in November of the same year. Responding to the news, Khan took to Twitter to point out the power artists hold.

Tonight I realize how powerful artists are, not those in power. We are. Why else do we get banned? Why else do our films pose a threat to them? In this game of power - we will always win. Art/love/truth always does! #PowerDiGame #verna

— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) November 16, 2017

4. “My personal life is nobody's business, You can write about it, talk about it, do whatever you want about it. But I'm never going to talk about it because it's mine. The day I wish to speak about it, I will."

Speaking to The Express Tribune in 2019, Khan addressed why she voiced out her opinion on the much-discussed Firdous Jamal controversy.

5. "Live in the now. Look around. See what you have. And take a long deep breath. Forget the past or the future. At this moment alone, you're alive. And it's a blessing! Practice this as much as you can. Lots of love always."

Taking to Twitter, Khan advised her fans with a heartfelt note about living in the moment and letting the bygones be bygones.

Live in the now. Look around. See what you have. And take a long deep breath. Forget the past or the future. In this moment alone, you’re alive. And it’s a blessing! Practise this as much as you can. Lots of love always ♥️ https://t.co/ebD9zb6yRi

— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) December 3, 2022

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