I see you: Mahira Khan celebrates her 39th birthday with a thank you note for her inner child

Actor showed some self love and cut her cake with her son and her close friends

On her birthday yesterday, Pakistani superstar Mahira Khan took a poignant journey into her past by penning a heartfelt note to her inner child. Celebrated as one of Pakistan's biggest stars, Mahira's Instagram post featured a captivating blend of nostalgia and self-reflection. The post, accompanied by a picture of her baby self with a mirrored reflection of her current self, revealed a vulnerable and introspective side of the renowned star.

In the caption accompanying the post, Mahira addressed her inner child with words of love, admiration, and apology. She acknowledged the bravery of her younger self, attributing her current success to the courage, dreams, smiles, and tears of the little girl within. The note expressed regret for not taking care of her inner child sooner and conveyed a profound understanding of the strength, imagination, frustration, and unwavering faith that reside within her.

 

 

 

 

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"My beloved inner child, you are a brave little girl. Your courage, your dreams, your smiles and tears, your hard work is the reason I am here. I’m sorry I didn’t take care of you sooner. I see you. I see your imagination. I see your strength. I see your frustration. I see I see the little things you do to make everything ok and everyone happy. Most of all I see your faith in you and the universe," wrote Mahira.

"You are the part of me that believes in love. Believes in dreams. In finding joy in little things. In goodness. In human beings," she acknowledged. "I’m grateful for you all the time. I’ll do my best to take care of you. I will be there to wipe your tears no matter whichever roof you find to hide and cry.. and I will always root for you when you want to let your hair down and twirl in joy."

The actor assured, "You were and will always be enough. Now go wrap Nani’s sari around you and dance dance dance in front of the mirror. And don’t forget to thank yourself in your acceptance speech!
It’s our birthday goddammit! I love you."

The post garnered an outpouring of love and birthday wishes from Mahira's fans and fellow celebrities alike. Nida Yasir, a prominent host, expressed her affection, labeling Mahira as her favorite. Adnan Malik, Mahira's co-star from Sadqay Tumharay, added his birthday wishes, appreciating the sincerity of her reflection. Other notable figures such as Nadia Hussain and Frieha Altaf joined the chorus, celebrating Mahira's self-love and expressing admiration for the vulnerability she displayed.

 

 

 

 

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Mahira celebrated her 39^th birthday surrounded by her closest friends and family. Videos and pictures shared by attendees captured a touching moment of Mahira cutting her birthday cake alongside her son. The intimate celebration featured her son singing the happy birthday song and holding her as she blew out the candles. The warmth and joy evident in the shared images painted a picture of a celebration filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments.

Mahira Khan's birthday note to her inner child highlights her depth and introspective nature. The post resonates with fans and colleagues, emphasizing the importance of self-love, acceptance, and acknowledgment of one's past. As Mahira continues to shine in the spotlight, her vulnerability and authenticity serve as an inspiration to many.

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