Mahira Khan announces second pregnancy at TIFF 2026

Pakistani actress Mahira Khan announced on September 13, 2026, that she is expecting her second child at the age of 41. The news was shared via an Instagram post that quickly garnered widespread attention and congratulations from fans and fellow celebrities. Khan, a prominent figure in Pakistani cinema, revealed the pregnancy with a photograph showing her cradling her baby bump. In the caption, she wrote, "We make plans and then there is Allah's plan." The announcement was made as she attended the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026, marking her debut at the prestigious event. During the festival, she also attended the world premiere of the film "Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother." This will be the first child for Khan and her husband, businessman Salim Karim, whom she married in October 2023. Khan is already a mother to a 17-year-old son, Azlan, from her previous marriage to Ali Askari. The couple divorced in 2015. The announcement was met with an outpouring of support on social media. Fellow Pakistani actors, including Maya Ali, Saboor Aly, Aiman Khan, and Nadia Husain, were among those who commented with congratulatory messages and prayers.