Salim Karim is a Pakistani entrepreneur who gained attention after tying the knot with famous Pakistani actress Mahira Khan in 2023. He is the CEO and co-founder of Karachi-based Simpaisa.
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Wiki/Biography
Salim Karim was born in Karachi, Pakistan. He earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Western Ontario, London from 2001 to 2005.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 10″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
Salim married Pakistani actress Mahira Khan on 1 October 2023 at the Pearl Continental Hotel Bhurban in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan. The news of their marriage was revealed by Mahira’s manager Anushay Talha Khan, who posted a video on Instagram, in which Mahira was seen walking towards Salim, who brought tears to his eyes.
A picture from the wedding of Mahira Khan and Salim Karim
Salim is Mahira’s second husband. Before that, she was married to Ali Askari, who is a TV actor, director and producer. They separated in 2015 after eight years of marriage. They also have a 13-year-old son named Azlan.
Mahira Khan and Ali Askari’s wedding photo
Mahira Khan with her son Azlan
Mahira is best known for her role as Khirad Hussain in the romantic drama Humsafar, where she starred opposite Fawad Khan. She has also worked in Bollywood, making her debut in the film Raees opposite Shahrukh Khan in 2017. Salim and Mahira held their engagement ceremony in Turkey in 2019, with only close friends and family members present.
relationships/affairs
Salim was in a relationship with actress Mahira Khan for seven years before they married in 2023. Salim and Mahira first met in 2017 at an event organized by Tapmad TV, a TV app.
Salim Karim (far right) and Mahira Khan (second from right) in Tapmad TV programme.
After this they were often seen together on many occasions.
Salim Karim with Mahira Khan on an occasion
Even after their engagement in 2019, there was no confirmation about their relationship. Their dating was confirmed by Mahira in 2020 on Samina Peerzada’s web show, Rewind with Samina Peerzada where she was invited as a guest. When the host asked if Mahira is in love, she replied, ‘Yes, I think I am in love.’
livelihood
In 2005, he started his career as an assistant brand manager at GSK, a United States-based company. He continued working there until 2008. In 2015, he became a team leader at the Italian company ENI. In 2016, he founded SimPaisa which enables users to conduct financial transactions directly using their SIM cards. The company cooperates with traders in various industries in 15 countries.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Salim likes to keep his personal life private, so he does not post on social media regularly.
- He also works as a professional DJ. Some of the popular tracks created by him are TwentyTwo Don’t Trip, In Phrases, Mukho Jatti, Live at Blue Moon TwentyTwo, Nowhere But Here and Quarantine Mix.
Salim Karim is playing songs as a DJ
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