If there is one Pakistani actor alongside Fawad Khan who is rooted for, desired and supported, it is Mahira Khan. Indians got to witness the gorgeousness of Mahira Khan in ‘Raees’ but real fans know her from ‘Humsafar’. She is incredibly stunning to look at and is a supremely talented actor.
Mahira Khan recently got married to a Pakistani businessman named Salim Karim in an intimate ceremony surrounded by friends and family. A video from the occasion went viral on social media wherein we see Mahira dressed in a pastel lehenga walking towards the love of her life, who is in tears while watching her walk up to him.
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For those who do not know, this is the second time Mahira is getting married. She was previously married to Ali Askari and they have a son, Azlan, who was born in 2009. They separated in 2015.
Mahira and Salim Karim were in a relationship for a few years and got engaged in 2019 in Turkey. Salim is a known name in the business world and is the CEO of Simpaisa, an online payment facilitator.
But what is yet again disappointing to see is that Mahira Khan is being trolled for marrying a “rich man” and someone who “has money”.
Money can buy you even Mahira Khan. pic.twitter.com/GdUHxaIVzP
— – (@Ehhsawn) October 2, 2023
If you remember, Parineeti Chopra was trolled in a similar fashion once her engagement to politician Raghav Chadha was announced. Sushmita Sen too was called a “gold-digger” when businessman Lalit Modi very flamboyantly announced their alleged relationship.
To say that Mahira Khan can be bought with money and call her a “gold-digger” is a joke.
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With a career spanning over a decade, Mahira Khan has established herself as one of Pakistan’s most renowned and accomplished actors. She has a massive fan following across the globe. Beyond acting, she has also excelled as an ambassador, representing her country and various international brands with grace and sophistication. She is an advocate for various social issues and is a very respectable figure in her community.
Mahira Khan is the highest-paid Pakistani actress, has given us the best content over the years, has worked across the border with "the SRK", owns a digital lifestyle platform called Mashion, and runs a clothing line, but yeah, she still needs someone else's money. Sick!
— f. (@fhatesall) October 2, 2023
of all the women you could accuse of being gold-diggers, you chose…. mahira khan? https://t.co/x1HjjxkUjg
— rameen (@rameenwhile) October 2, 2023
The comments section of mahira khan's wedding clip is filled with insecure men whose masculinity is threatened by a guy tearing up at the sight of his partner in her wedding dress…when i say Pakistani men are at the bottom of the incel pyramid..
— 🌜🌛 (@notmarriaaa) October 2, 2023
i can't believe pakistanis are having discussions on mahira's husband's net worth and money being a great factor in their relationship while completely forgetting who mahira khan is & it's quite possible her net worth is more than his
— . (@shizaahahaa) October 2, 2023
Maybe the guy #MahiraKhan married is a great guy to be with. paisay k agay bhi kuch soch lo bhai sb becharay k paison ko ro rhay hain as if she herself has any dearth of money. ajeeb
— Sad af (@SilentEloquens) October 2, 2023
According to some reports, Mahira Khan’s net worth is $15 million whereas that of Salim Karim is $1 million.
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When a woman marries a businessman, people automatically consider her a gold-digger without even considering the woman’s own professional accomplishments. It is deeply unfair to label Mahira Khan so because it diminishes her agency, autonomy and achievements. She has built a successful career based on her talent and hard work and her personal relationships must be respected and separated from her professional accomplishments.
Such kind of trolling and shaming is not just derogatory but perpetuates harmful stereotypes.