Mahira Khan announces second pregnancy during TIFF debut

Actor shares the personal news with fans alongside photographs of her cradling her baby bump

Actor Mahira Khan has announced that she is expecting her second child at the age of 41, sharing the news with fans as she made her debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). She revealed her pregnancy on Instagram with photographs showing her in a flowing white dress while cradling her baby bump.

For the occasion, she wore a deep burgundy and emerald green saree by Aafrinish by Niazi, adding another memorable fashion moment to her appearance. The label’s collections feature hand-embroidered sarees and traditional techniques including Kashidakari, Pita Tila, Mukesh and Cutdana work.

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Alongside the pictures, she wrote, “We make plans and then there are Allah’s plans.”

The announcement drew an outpouring of love and congratulatory messages from fans, friends and fellow celebrities, with several prominent names from Pakistan’s entertainment industry celebrating the news in the comments.

Among those sending their wishes were Sajal Aly, Dananeer Mobeen, Saboor Aly, Maheen Siddiqui, Bilal Ashraf, Aiman Khan, Hina Afridi, Sadaf Kanwal and Fiza Ali, among others.

 

 

 

 

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The pregnancy marks a new chapter for Mahira and her husband, businessman Salim Karim. The couple married in an intimate ceremony in Bhurban in October 2023.

Mahira is preparing to welcome her second child while continuing to mark milestones in her professional life.