Superstar Mahira Khan once again showcased her impeccable fashion sense, turning heads at a charity fundraiser held in Houston.

 

Known for effortlessly blending traditional and contemporary styles, Mahira opted for a graceful ensemble by designer Iqbal Hussain, paired with elegant Gianvito Rossi sandals.

 

The outfit, a standout piece from Iqbal Hussain’s latest collection, featured a turquoise blue long loose kurta in a vintage cut with a band gala neckline. The top was intricately embellished with handwork, including sequins, zardozi, marrori, and nakshi. Crafted in self-jamawar fabric, the kurta was adorned with delicate paisley booties and shimmering sequin work throughout.

 

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Mahira paired the kurta with a basic blue, old-school style shalwar made from pure raw silk. The trousers mirrored the paisley and sequin detailing of the kurta and featured a richly embroidered border with sequins, zardozi, marrori, nakshi, and kaamdani sikka patti. Although the ensemble includes a beautifully embroidered dupatta, Mahira chose to wear only the kurta and shalwar, effortlessly combining desi elegance with modern flair.

 

 

The charity lunch was hosted by the Momina & Duraid Foundation and saw the several well-known celebrities in attendance, including Bushra Ansari, Humayun Saeed, Faysal Quraishi and many more. A video from the event showing Mahira in the midst of a heartfelt speech is making rounds on social media, with glimpses of fellow actors Bushra Ansari and Faysal Quraishi playfully teasing her on stage.

 

In her speech, Mahira shared a powerful message about gratitude and giving back: “Allah tests us by giving and by taking. When He blesses us, it is imperative for us to give back. That’s the circle of life —when something comes to you, you must share it. That’s how we can make the world a better place.”

 

While speaking about producer Duraid Qureshi, Mahira remarked, “Your childhood dream has come true.”

 

She also added a humorous touch to her speech, teasing fellow actors Faysal Quraishi, Humayun Saeed, and Adnan Siddiqui as the “naughty ones,” while claiming Aijaz Aslam was not. Faysal Quraishi disagreed with her lighthearted assessment, prompting Adnan Siddiqui to recite a poem in a teasing tone directed at Aijaz Aslam, drawing laughs from the audience.

 

Mahira was in Houston to attend the 10th Hum Awards, held on Sunday. She graced the red carpet at the awards in an ivory georgette saree, also designed by Iqbal Hussain. The saree was embellished with intricate silk thread and lurex aari embroidery. She accessorised with minimal necklace set by Sherezad Rahimtoola and silver bangles, striking a perfect balance between tradition and modernity.

 

In addition to her event appearances, Mahira is actively promoting her upcoming film Neelofar. Following the release of the film's first teaser, she conducted a Q&A session on X (formerly Twitter), engaging with fans and building anticipation for the project.

 

Actor and producer Fahad Mustafa shared the teaser on his Instagram stories, praising the film: “Apni film, apne log. Aur kya chahiye? Bhardo cinemas.” Mahira responded warmly, calling him: “Mera Hero.”

 

 

The teaser has received widespread acclaim, with Mahira playing the role of a visually impaired woman opposite her Humsafar co-star Fawad Khan. Neelofar is scheduled for release on November 28th.