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 made 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 as she posed with one hand placed on her stomach and smiled at the camera.
Keeping the announcement simple and personal, Mahira captioned the post, “We make plans and then there is ALLAH’S plan.”
Mahira Khan Announces Pregnancy 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 film festival marks another significant moment in her international career. Mahira previously made her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2016 film Raees, nearly a decade before her TIFF 2026 appearance.
Mahira Khan and Salim Karim Expecting Their First Child Together
Mahira Khan’s pregnancy announcement comes nearly three years after she married businessman Salim Karim in October 2023.
The baby will be Mahira Khan and Salim Karim’s first child together. However, this will be Mahira’s 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 also played a special role in Mahira’s second wedding. He stood by his mother’s side during her wedding ceremony with Salim Karim and walked her down the aisle.
Mahira Khan’s Personal Life and Career
Mahira Khan has maintained a strong presence in Pakistani entertainment while also gaining recognition internationally. Her career includes successful television and film projects, along with her Bollywood debut in Raees.
Her marriage to Salim Karim in 2023 attracted significant attention, and the couple’s latest announcement has now become another major milestone in the actor’s personal life.
Mahira Khan’s Latest Film
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 lead role.
The movie also stars Jawed Sheikh, Tabish Hashmi, Salahuddin Tunio, Ali Abdullah, Samra Shehzadi and Hafiz Raza Ahmed.
With her second pregnancy announcement coming during a high-profile appearance at TIFF 2026, Mahira Khan is currently receiving attention for both her personal milestone and her continued contribution to cinema.
