Salim Karim (Mahira Khan Husband): Age, Height, Family, Wife, Career, Networth and More

If you have watched ‘Raees’ in 2017, then you certainly recognize Mahira Khan, the Pakistani actress who created her own fanbase just with a singular song in the entire movie. This article is about Mahira Khan husband, Salim Karim, a renowned Pakistani entrepreneur and businessman who is recognized as Mahira’s second husband.

This article will cover topics like Salim Karim (Mahira Khan Husband), age, his net worth, his wife, mahira khan son and much more.

Salim Karim: Biography

Salim Karim is a Pakistani businessman and the current CEO/co-founder of Simpaisa, a Karachi-based Fintech startup and the husband of popular Actress Mahira Khan.

The Simpaisa is an app that enable users to make financial transactions via their SIM cards, thus serving merchants across 15+ countries. Salim has also worked in several global corporations and is a successful entrepreneur, whilst being the second husband of Mahira Khan.

Salim Karim Age (As of 2025)

Interestingly, although Salim Karim is quite a renowned entrepreneur and his date of birth is not publicly available. So we cannot detect what his zodiac sign. but we do know that he is around 45 years old.

Salim Karim Height, Weight and Physical Stats

Salim is a tall person with a height of 5 feet 10 inches or 178 cm and carry a weight of around 75 kg. he has black hair and black eyes and is considered to have a slim fit physique.

Salim Karim Family Background

he was born and raised in Karachi to a Pakistani family. As a child, his family offered him a nurturing and loving environment, but his family’s names are not disclosed.

Salim Karim and Mahira Khan child

Salim and Mahira do not have any children together, but Mahira has her son, Azlan, from her first marriage with Ali Askari. It is worth mentioning that Azlan played a significant emotional role during his mother, Mahira’s, second wedding. He walked her down the aisle, which was quite touching for the attendees of the event.

Educational Qualifications

Although Salim was raised in a rather well-educated and respectable Karachi-Pakistani family, he has not disclosed the names of his family members. He prefers to keep such details private. From a young age, he was interested in technology, music, and, of course finances. This created and strengthened his foundation while he excelled in his primary education.

After having completed his primary education, he went overseas to pursue his higher studies. In terms of his higher studies, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics , from the University of Western Ontario in Canada between 2001 and 2005. 

Salim Karim Wife “Actress Mahira Khan“

Salim Karim marriage has been a topic of interest over the years, especially after Mahira Khan entered the picture. However, it might interest you to know that Salim has been married before and that Mahira Khan is his second wife. Mahira Khan is a celebrated and highly acclaimed Pakistani actress who used to be a former video jockey. She was born on 21st December 1984, thus making her age around 40 years in 225.

She made her acting debut in the film ‘Bol’ in 2011, but she rose to fame after portraying a lead role in the TV series ‘Humsafar’, thus becoming one of Pakistan’s most popular actress.

She has delivered notable performances in many dramas like ‘Shehr-E-Zaat’, ‘Sadqay Tumhare’. However, she came into the Bollywood spotlight after appearing in the film ‘Raees’ opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Mahira has since won several Lux Style and Hum Awards and is thus a very popular actress in Pakistan.

Salim Karim and Mahira Khan Marriage and Relationsips

• Mahira Khan met Salim in 2017 at an event for Tapmad TV, and this is where they started their relationship, which lasted for a couple of years.
• They got engaged in 2019 at a private ceremony in Turkey, and then got married in an intimate ceremony on 1st October 2023.
• The wedding was held at the Pearl Continental Hotel in Bhurban, Pakistan, and was attended by close friends and family.
• Interestingly, Salim Karim is Mahira’s second husband, just as the case is with Salim.
• Mahira was previously married to Ali Askari, a film and television actor-cum-director. Mahira has been married to him since 2007, but then the duo got divorced in 2015 due to personal reasons, despite sharing a son named Azlan.

Professional Career

Salim Karim had begun his career in 2005 as an assistant brand manager at the US-based pharmaceutical giant GSK, where he worked for several years till 2008. This was after his graduation, and in 2015, he joined the Italian energy company called ‘ENI’ and worked in the role of a team leader.

By this time, his career had already boomed, and he was renowned for his managerial prowess. Soon after, he ventured into entrepreneurship, having been interested in the same since childhood. In 2016, he launched ‘SimPaisa’, a fintech platform that simplified mobile payments with the use of just a SIM card. 

Apart from his successful business ventures, Salim is also a professional DJ and has in the past, released several bangers and performed at various events. 

So you see, Salim Karim is a multifaceted career man, but his overall successful venture has been ‘SimPaisa’, which is currently still going strong with a presence in over 15 countries. 

Salim Karim Net Worth (As of 2025)

Salim Karim has amassed a net worth of around $10 million US dollars in 2025. His net worth has shown consistent growth over the recent years, and it has grown from $512,000 in 2019 to $1 million in 2023.

• He has earned his wealth from several sources.  However it primarily comes from his role as CEO and co-founder of ‘SimPaisa , a Karachi-based fintech that allows users to make financial transactions via SIM. 
• Simpaisa is known to operate in over 15 countries and serve merchants across various industries, thus contributing to Salim’s financial standing quite significantly. 
• He is also known to earn his for tune from other sources like deejaying professionally, and also his previous manager roles in companies like GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), and ENI. Apart from this, he also earns from paid promotions, campaigns, and brand endorsements.

Salim’s Social Media Presence

Despite the fact that Salim is a successful entrepreneur and the husband of a famed actress, it is noted that he does not have a verified account, and his wife Mahira’s account cannot be opened in India.

Conclusion

Salim is a Pakistani entrepreneur and businessman, best known for being Mahira Khan second husband. also known as the CEO and co-founder of “Simpaisa” – a fintech company that operates in over 15 countries.  His journey from corporate roles to successful entrepreneurship illustrates his business acumen blended with creative expression.

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