Pakistan superstar Mahira Khan learned to hustle at a Brookstone in LA
From blockbuster films to a groundbreaking, though delayed Netflix debut, “Pakistan’s Sweetheart” Mahira Khan calls 2025 a “wholesome surprise.” But beyond the spotlight, Khan embraces her role as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, championing Afghan refugees, women’s rights, and mental health awareness. In conversation with CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout, Khan reflects on her humbling journey from California hustle to global stardom and how she hopes to carry forward with lessons learned into 2026.
