I wanted Azlan to be old enough to consent to my marriage: Mahira Khan

Superstar Mahira Khan has shared how her son Azlan influenced her decision to remarry. Speaking on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast, she revealed that while she had considered marriage earlier, she chose to wait until Azlan was mature enough to understand and support her choice.

“I wanted to get married a few years ago, but Azlan was still young. I needed his consent,” she shared. “I wanted my son to ask me to get married again. And eventually, it was Azlan who encouraged me.”

Mahira explained that she had fears about taking such a big step, especially as a single mother. “When Azlan was little and I thought about a second marriage, I used to think what if it doesn’t work out? What will happen to my son?”

She shared that life with her son and family was already peaceful, and she did not want to take any risks unless her son was ready. When he finally gave his support, she felt confident to move forward.

Mahira Khan first married Ali Askari in 2007. The couple had a son, Azlan, and parted ways in 2015 after eight years of marriage. In October 2023, Mahira tied the knot with businessman Saleem Karim.

Reflecting on her first marriage, Mahira said she has no regrets, calling her son the most precious gift of her life. “If I hadn’t gone through my first marriage, I wouldn’t have received the best and most precious gift in the world, my son Azlan.”

She also shared that she maintains good and friendly relations with her ex-husband, Ali Askari, and his wife, Zara.

“It gave me my son, and that’s the best gift anyone could ever receive,” Mahira concluded.