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Mahira Khan bids farewell to Cannes with a love letter

Mahira Khan bids farewell to Cannes with a love letter

The actress gave a shout-out to all the amazing women she met who "lifted her up" saying "it's the only key to success"
17 May, 2018

Mahira Khan had been all over our social media since she jet off to the French Riviera five days ago for this year's Festival de Cannes — and we're not complaining!

Sadly, all the red carpet style spotting has come to an end as the actress returned to Pakistan yesterday. She penned a heartfelt thank-you note on her Instagram:

Oh Cannes you have a piece of my heart! Thank you for taking us in with open arms, you were warm and generous. I wish I could pen down my entire experience but that’ll be a long love letter for another time. However there are a few things I want to relay to all of you. As I sat in the car on my way to the airport I realised that I felt more empowered than ever before. And the reason was because of the amazing women that I met over the last three days. All these talented women had one thing in common - they lifted each other up. They were supportive and kind. They had each other’s backs. And that is the only (if any) key to success. It is empowering to sit with women and speak about the lines under your eyes or how fast your children are growing up. It’s a relief when it is your first time on the red carpet with hundreds of people photographing you, to get a ‘you’ve got this’ from the girl whose done this like a dream so many times. It was even more amazing to get all these lovely msgs from my industry back home. And the best family and friends one could ask for. Aah and my fan family, how I love thee! We are nothing alone, and that is something life keeps teaching me time and again. My @seherhafeez I love you. @amarfaiz for giving it your all. @shakeelbinafzal for keeping up with the insanity and @manekaharisinghani for being there always💞 Loreal Pakistan 🇵🇰, we did it! Thank you loreal Paris for having us.. can’t wait to see you again! À bientôt, Love love love X #lorealparis #lorealcannes #lorealpkatcannes #cannes2018 Ramzan Mubarak to all✨🌙 📸 by @happymonday 💞

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"Oh Cannes you have a piece of my heart! Thank you for taking us in with open arms, you were warm and generous. I wish I could pen down my entire experience but that’ll be a long love letter for another time," she wrote.

“As I sat in the car on my way to the airport, I realised that I felt more empowered than ever before. And the reason was because of the amazing women that I met over the last three days. All these talented women had one thing in common – they lifted each other up. They were supportive and kind. They had each other’s backs. And that is the only (if any) key to success."

She added: “It is empowering to sit with women and speak about the lines under your eyes or how fast your children are growing up. It’s a relief when it is your first time on the red carpet with hundreds of people photographing you, to get a ‘you’ve got this’ from the girl whose done this like a dream so many times. It was even more amazing to get all these lovely messages from my industry back home. And the best family and friends one could ask for. Aah and my fan family, how I love thee!”

Giving a shout-out to her manager, stylists and photographer, she wrapped it up with “We are nothing alone, and that is something life keeps teaching me time and again.”

Mahira represented Pakistan at Cannes 2018 as the brand ambassador of hair and makeup L’Oreal Paris.

Comments

Asif May 17, 2018 03:34pm
Cannes will miss you too
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Mehreen Chandan May 17, 2018 03:38pm
Thank you lovely lady for being so classy, stylish, empowered, wise and hopefully being the first of many to take part and stand on such a prestigious international platform.
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Zak May 17, 2018 03:41pm
You did us all proud.
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Alanore May 17, 2018 03:47pm
Please print more pitures
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Babu May 17, 2018 04:44pm
The more I read about this lady, the more I love her. Beautiful lady with Grace.
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Common Sense May 17, 2018 05:44pm
While I think she should have promoted her own culture by wearing a Pakistani dress, I also believe in the idea of "live and let live".
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ahamed May 17, 2018 06:45pm
Lovely letter. Glad you had a successful visit to Cannes. Best for success that you handle with humility.
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Khaled May 17, 2018 10:22pm
Good, wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.
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Adnan maan May 17, 2018 10:26pm
Mahira khan looking so beautiful of all them who participate..my favorite actress of world because she has naturally full with acting..and also my wish that I meet once time with her
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N abidi May 18, 2018 06:45am
Mahira khan represented Pakistan ,like a Boss! She nailed all her fashion looks!,Mahira showed the world effortless glamour of natural Pakistani beauty! Long live Queen Mahira!
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.deendayal May 18, 2018 02:23pm
It was a proud moment for Mahira Khan,and her nation. She wrote the history. It is well said that Pakistani women are beautiful. I saw her in the movie ,"Raees",and the song,"_UDI UDI jaye" is really fascinating. It is hoped Cannes will see your presence next year also.
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