| 1. Alina Khan is the first Pakistani transgender actress to walk the Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet in 2022. |
| 2. Her film "Joyland" (2022) was Pakistan's official entry for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards. |
| 3. Alina faced bullying for being transgender since childhood. |
| 4. Acting and dancing were passions of Alina from a young age. |
| 5. Her father passed away when she was in 5th grade. |
| 6. Alina left home during her second year of college and earned money through public performances. |
| 7. She joined Lahore's Khawajasira Society for transgender individuals in Pakistan. |
| 8. In the short film "Darling" (2019), Alina portrayed a trans girl aspiring to be a star. |
| 9. "Joyland" (2022) brought Alina into the spotlight as Pakistan's official Oscar entry. |
| 10. The film faced backlash in Pakistan, leading to a ban on the country's Oscar entry in 2023. |
| 11. Alina has gained popularity and admiration on an international scale. |
| 12. She made the decision to leave home at 13 due to abuse. |
| 13. Her journey into film began through an NGO working with the transgender community in Pakistan. |
| 14. In May 2023, she was crowned Miss Trans Pakistan 2023 in Lahore, Pakistan. |
