Makeup artist Babar Zaheer’s milestone 40th birthday turned into a warm, glamorous, and star-studded celebration as some of Pakistan’s most well-known names from film and television gathered to mark the occasion on January 7, 2026.
The intimate yet glittering birthday evening saw the presence of celebrities including Mahira Khan, Hania Aamir, Nida Yasir, Sanam Saeed, Yashma Gill, Mohib Mirza, Amar Khan, Nigah Jee, and several others, making it clear just how beloved the artist is within the industry.
Mahira Khan, who has worked closely with Babar Zaheer for over a decade, took to her Instagram stories to share a series of deeply personal and affectionate birthday wishes.
In one story, Babar is seen applying lipstick to a sleepy Mahira while they sit inside a car, offering a candid glimpse into their long-standing professional bond.
In another selfie with the artist, Mahira wrote, "This is a big one.. an important one.. may you enter this decade gently yet with that same enthusiasm and passion you've always had. Happy happy birthday my Babar."
In a further post, where Mahira rests her head against Babar’s shoulder, she added, "May you be blessed with health, wealth, success.. but most importantly sukoon.. And may we always continue to laugh and enjoy and work really hard together... because abhi ishq ke imtehaan aur bhi hein. Sitaron se aaage.. jahaan.. :)"
She also shared a collage where the two friends are seen pouting cheek to cheek, captioning it with, "I love you so much. Always and ."
Hania Aamir brought her signature playful energy to the birthday wishes by uploading a cheeky Instagram story with Babar.
The two were seen wearing long hair wigs, laughing and giggling together. She captioned the clip, "happiest birthday to the bestest ever! I love you so much. may you keep collecting tokri bags forever."
Sajal Aly also marked the occasion by resharing one of Babar Zaheer’s posts featuring her, adding a simple birthday GIF that read, "happy birthday."
In another story, she shared a mirror video with the artist and penned a more emotional message, writing, "Babaaarrrrrrrrrrr!!! Happy Birthday to my favorite and forever special one. So proud of you and this beautiful journey you're on. May you keep shining, rising, and doing magic always."
Several others from the fashion and entertainment fraternity also extended their wishes via Instagram stories, including Yashma Gill, Saima Khokar, Nigah Jee, and Omayr Waqar, each sharing warm and personal messages that reflected Babar’s close relationships across the industry.
The birthday celebration itself took place at what appeared to be a farmhouse poolside venue, styled with elegant black and gold decor.
Babar Zaheer was seen dressed in a black ensemble as he cut his birthday cake alongside his wife and child, making the evening feel both celebratory and intimate.
With heartfelt messages, candid moments, and a gathering of familiar industry faces, Babar Zaheer’s 40th birthday stood out as a joyful celebration of personal milestones, professional respect, and enduring friendships.