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Alina Khan Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 28, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth26 October 1998

Age24 Years

BirthplaceLahore, Pakistan

ProfessionActress

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyThird born; has an elder sister and one brother

Alina Khan Biography

Alina Khan is a Pakistani actress and a prominent transgender public figure known for her roles in the short film Darling (2019) and the feature film Joyl​

Early life and background

Alina Khan was born on 26 October 1998 in Lahore, Pakistan. She is the third child in her family, with an elder sister and a brother. Educated through intermediate college with an I.Com (Intermediate of Commerce) qualification, Alina grew up with an early interest in performance: she enjoyed dancing as a child and was drawn to acting from a young age.

Her childhood included significant family and social challenges related to her gender identity. Her father died when she was in fifth grade, and economic pressures later required her to take work after completing her matriculation. She worked in a factory and later in sales, where her transgender identity led to discrimination. During her second year of college she left home and began earning a living by performing at public gatherings. She also became involved with Lahore’s Khawajasira Society, a community organization for transgender people.

Career

Alina’s first onscreen appearance came in the short film Darling (2019), in which she played the lead role of a dreamy trans girl with aspirations of stardom. Her performance in Darling brought international recognition for the film, which went on to win awards at festivals including Venice and Melbourne.

Her profile rose further with Joyland (2022), a feature film in which Alina played the role of Biba. Joyland was selected as Pakistan’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards. The film’s international visibility included a Cannes Film Festival red-carpet appearance for Alina, marking a milestone in her career.

Public profile

Alina has spoken openly about the hardships she experienced at home and in wider society, describing instances of bullying and limited acceptance from family members. She has discussed how performance and public events opened doors for her career: a Sufi kalam performance at an NGO event led to meeting a casting director who later offered her the protagonist role in Darling.

Joyland brought both acclaim and controversy. The film received criticism in Pakistan and was ultimately banned domestically despite being the country’s official Oscar entry. Alina has publicly defended the film, saying it contains nothing against Islam and reflecting on how, at Cannes, her talent was recognized beyond her gender identity.

Latest updates

Alina continues to be recognized internationally for her work in film. Her participation in Joyland and previous performances have established her as a visible figure in conversations about transgender representation in Pakistani cinema. She remains unmarried and practices Islam. Her hobbies include dancing, and she continues to be associated with the Khawajasira community in Lahore.

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Recent Work

Darling

Short film in which Alina played the lead role of a trans girl; the film won awards at festivals including Venice and Melbourne.

2019
Joyland

Feature film in which Alina portrayed the character Biba; selected as Pakistan's official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards and screened at Cannes.

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Lead performance in the short film Darling (2019), a festival-winning film
  2. Role as Biba in Joyland (2022), Pakistan’s official submission to the 95th Academy Awards
  3. Walked the Cannes Film Festival red carpet in 2022
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Alina Khan was born on 26 October 1998.

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Alina Khan is known for actress.

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Alina Khan's marital status is listed as Unmarried.