Pakistani actor Mahira Khan has announced that she is expecting her second child, sharing a glimpse of her baby bump with fans on social media.
The Humsafar star made the announcement during her recent appearance at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2026, where she took part in the festival’s Community Impact programming.
Mahira shared a photo of herself wearing a white gown, with her baby bump visible. Alongside the picture, she wrote, “We make plans and then there is ALLAH'S plan.”
The pregnancy marks another major personal milestone for the 41-year-old actor. Mahira is already a mother to her son Azlan, whom she welcomed in 2009 with her former husband Ali Askari. This will be her first child with her current husband, businessman Salim Karim. The couple married in 2023.
Mahira Khan opens up about motherhood at 41
Mahira’s pregnancy announcement comes 17 years after she first became a mother. Her appearance at TIFF therefore carried a personal significance alongside her professional milestone.
Dawn Images noted that her TIFF appearance marked her debut at the festival and coincided with the announcement of her second pregnancy. The actor also spoke about the difference between becoming a mother for the first time and experiencing pregnancy again years later.
At 41, Mahira has described this pregnancy as a different experience from her first. The responsibilities, emotions and concerns that come with motherhood have changed with time, making the journey feel different from when she became a mother in her twenties.
The announcement has since drawn warm reactions from fans and fellow celebrities, with many congratulating the actor as she prepares to welcome her second child.
Mahira’s latest announcement comes at a significant point in her career as well. Her appearance at TIFF has brought international attention to her work, while the pregnancy news has added a deeply personal moment to her festival debut.
