Mahenur Haider Khan is a Pakistani model, TV & film actress, and entrepreneur. She came into the limelight with her role as Muskaan in the Urdu TV drama ‘Aulaad’ (2020), which aired on ARY Digital.
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Mahenur Haider Khan or Mah E Nur Haider was born on Thursday, 14 September 1995 (age 27 years; as of 2022) in Lahore, Pakistan. Her zodiac sign is Virgo.
Mahenur Haider Khan’s childhood picture with her mother
She did her graduation in visual communication design at Beaconhouse National University (BNU), Lahore, Pakistan. In an interview, while talking about her studies, she said,
The foundation year of my studies was very tough, so I took a break and focused on it. During the second year, I would work on weekends but would never take an off from university. I would submit my assignments and never let my work and university life muddle up.”
Mahenur Haider Khan’s picture from class 8
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 8″
Weight (approx.): 55 kg
Hair Colour: Brown
Eye Colour: Light Brown
Figure Measurements (approx.): 34-28-34
Family
Parents & Siblings
Her father’s name is Zarrar Haider, and her mother’s name is Amina Zarrar. She has a younger sister named Gulelala Khan.
Mahenur Haider Khan with her parents
Mahenur Haider Khan with her sister
Husband
On 4 April 2018, she got married to the Pakistani businessman Zarrar Mustapha. The couple had an arranged marriage.
Mahenur Haider Khan with her husband
Mahenur Haider Khan’s wedding picture
Career
Theatre
After completing school, she performed in the theatre play ‘The Will’ in which she played the role of a Sikh girl named Aishwariya. She then performed in a few more Urdu theatre plays.
Corporate Jobs
Mahenur has worked as a swimming instructor and marketing manager. In an interview, she shared that she started working at a very young age as she could not sit idle. She said,
I could never sit idle and would always keep doing something or the other. I have done a lot of internships, designed clothes, been a teacher’s assistant and had the experience of public dealing ever since I was 15. My work has always made me more confident and helped me throughout.”
Model
At the age of 17, she started her modelling career. Her first modelling project was with the Pakistani visual artist Hamza Ali Butt for an editorial shoot. Soon, she became a popular face in the Pakistani modelling industry. She then did fashion shoots for various brands like Bareezé, Kayseria, Alkaram Studio, Shoe Planet, and The Closet.
Mahenur Haider Khan in a print advertisement
Mahenur has appeared in TV commercials for various brands like Sprite and Starz Play.
Music Video
In 2016, she was featured in the Urdu music video “Laiyan Laiyan” by the music band ‘Jal.’
A still of Mahenur Haider Khan from the music video Laiyan Laiyan
She has been featured in various Urdu music videos such as “Raat Shabnami” (2019) by ‘Strings,’ “So Long, Goodbye” (2020) by Danyal Zafar, and “Chor Diya” (2022) by Raafay Israr (2022).
A still of Mahenur Haider Khan from the music video Raat Shabnami
Actor
Film
In 2018, she made her acting debut with the Urdu film ‘Parchi’ in which she played the role of Natasha.
Parchi film poster
She has acted in a few Urdu films like ‘Teefa in Trouble’ (2018), ‘Naseeba’ (2020), and ‘You… Me …Us’ (2021).
Teefa in Trouble poster
Television
Drama
Mahenur made her TV drama debut with the Urdu drama ‘Aulaad’ in which she played the role of Muskaan. The drama was aired on ARY Digital.
A still of Mahenur Haider Khan from the TV drama Aulaad
She then acted in ARY Digital’s Urdu dramas like ‘Ishq Hai’ (2021) and ‘Betiyaan’ (2022).
Betiyaan (2022)
Reality Show
In 2021, she appeared in the Pakistani TV game show ‘Jeeto Pakistan League Season 2,’ which aired on ARY Digital.
Mahenur Haider Khan in Jeeto Pakistan League Season 2
Entrepreneur
She runs her fashion brand named Zyre.
Mahenur Haider Khan’s fashion label
Favourites
- Film: The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- TV Series: Sherlock (2010)
- Travelling Destination: Europe
Facts/Trivia
- Mahenur is well-versed in various languages like Urdu, English, and Punjabi.
- In her leisure time, she loves to do painting, write poetry, and swim.
- She has been featured on the cover of various magazines like The Good Times, Paperazzi by Pakistan Today.
Mahenur Haider Khan featured on the cover of Paperazzi magazine
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet.