Mahira Khan: From Lollywood to Bollywood

Mahira Khan: From Lollywood to Bollywood

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

Mahira Khan: From Lollywood to Bollywood

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

Mahira Khan: From Lollywood to Bollywood

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

Mahira Khan: From Lollywood to Bollywood

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

Mahira Khan: From Lollywood to Bollywood

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

Mahira Khan: From Lollywood to Bollywood

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

Mahira Khan: From Lollywood to Bollywood

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

Mahira Khan: From Lollywood to Bollywood

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.

Mahira Khan: From Lollywood to Bollywood

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