Renowned Pakistani actress Mahira Khan was honoured in the UK Parliament for her exceptional contributions to global cinema and her role as a cultural ambassador.
The award ceremony, held in the House of Commons, was hosted by Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom Afzal Khan and supported by cross-party parliamentarians, recognising Mahira’s impact on cultural exchange and women’s empowerment.
Mahira spoke about her work and how she was thankful to several people in her life who helped her progress in her remarkable career. Born into a Pashtun family in Karachi, Mahira said, she attended a private school and later moved to the United States to pursue higher education at Santa Monica College and, subsequently, the University of Southern California.
She was the first woman in her family to travel abroad alone, an experience that she credited with helping her develop independence and strength.
She praised her parents for putting their focus on educating their children with equal rights and equal love and always urging them to do well in life.
The star said she doesn’t agree with the term “self-made” as that would deny credit to so many people who had helped her in life.
She told the audience at the House of Commons that her mentors, directors, teachers, and her friends and family helped her.
