Did you know Pakistani actress Mahira Khan had to sweep floors and clean toilets in USA for money?
Pakistani star Mahira Khan was recently in news for her second marriage with long-time beau, businessman Salim Karim in an intimate ceremony in Pakistan. The actress had a dream debut opposite actor Shah Rukh Khan in ‘Raees’ and has many admirers in India. But, did you know Mahira, who is considered as one of the biggest female superstars of Pakistan, had to clean toilets and mop floors to make ends meet? Yes, that’s right. A while ago, Mahira had opened up about taking up small jobs during her interview with Fuchsia magazine and revealed that she made money by sweeping floors and even cleaning toilets of roadside shops. The diva said, ‘I shared the things where I want people to know that I’ve also seen tougher times in life. I’ve also sweeped floors, cleaned toilets during my time in LA. This is a journey that has not been easy but it’s a great thing that has happened.’ According to reports, Mahira moved to California at the age of 17 and she did a number of odd jobs during her stay in the USA. In the same interview, Mahira also talked about sharing meals with her brother and added, ‘You guys keep calling me humble, but how can I not be when I’ve experienced this time where we used to go to restaurants and share a $1 meal between me and my brother.’ Mahira began her career as a Video Jockey before getting a break in the Pakistani film industry with ‘Bol’ in 2011. For more news and updates, stay tuned to ETimes.
