Mahira Khan: From Lollywood to Bollywood

She recently was starred with Fawad Khan who gained popularity in India.

Pakistani actress Mahira Khan is set make her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in upcoming film ‘Raees .’

The 31-year-old star is currently being seen in Adnan Malik-starrer drama 'Sadqay Tumhare'.

The actress had paid visit to Mumbai last month after her TV show ‘Humsafar,’

Producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar have now finalised the actress for the film which is being helmed by national award winner Rahul Dholakia.

As per a source Khan had dropped in at the audition to meet Mahira

While earlier reports had been circling around Sonam Kapoor and Kirti Sanon to have been cast for the part.

Mahira, who is married to her college sweetheart Ali Askari, is already a known face in India, thanks to her sensitive portrayal of Khirad in Pakistani TV drama ‘Humsafar’ on a leading channel.

The Karachi based actress’ last big screen outing was in Shoaib Mansoor’s highly acclaimed film ‘Bol’ (2011).