Mahek Bukhari
Mahek Bukhari (Urdu: مہک بخاری), also known as May B, is a former social media influencer. She was known for sharing lifestyle, beauty, and fashion content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram.[1]
Mahek Bukhari | |
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| Born | May 22, 1999 New York City, USA |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Social media influencer |
| Years active | 2018–2022 |
| Known for | Social media presence; involvement in a high-profile criminal case |
| Criminal charge | Murder |
| Criminal penalty | Life imprisonment |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
| Parent | Ansreen Bukhari |
Biography change
Early life and career change
Bukhari was born in the United States in 1999 and moved to the UK in 2002. She began her social media career while studying fashion at Manchester Metropolitan University, but later dropped out to focus on her online presence.[2][3] She gained a notable following on TikTok and Instagram.[4]
Legal issues change
In February 2022, Bukhari and her mother were involved in a criminal case that led to their conviction for murder following a high-speed chase and a car crash.[5][6] Bukhari was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 26 years and nine months on 1 September 2022.[7]
Aftermath change
Following her conviction, Bukhari and her mother were featured in documentaries that explored the influence of social media on their lives and the events leading to their criminal actions.[8]
Filmography change
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | My Trip to Istanbul | Herself | Travel vlog-style documentary on Istanbul from May B's perspective.[9][10] |
| 2023 | The Big Cases: Deadly Influence | BBC Documentary, featured in episode 24.[11][12] | |
| 2024 | TikTok: Murder Gone Viral | ITVX Documentary, featured in episode 01.[13] |
References change
- ↑ "Where is Mahek Bukhari now? TikTok: Murders Gone Viral true story". Radio Times.
- ↑ "Where is Mahek Bukhari now and how long is the Murder Gone Viral criminal set to spend in prison?". Woman and Home Magazine.
- ↑ "Live court updates as Mahek Bukhari and others are sentenced". Leicestershire Live.
- ↑ "Who is Mahek Bukhari the TikTok star charged with murder". Leicestershire Live.
- ↑ "'Two different lives': how TikTok fame swept up mother who killed lover". The Guardian.
- ↑ "TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari and her mother jailed for life for double murder after sex tape threat". Sky News.
- ↑ "Murderer Mahek Bukhari bragged about TikTok fame to police". Leicestershire Live.
- ↑ "TikToker Mahek Bukhari and mum jailed for life for crash murders". BBC News.
- ↑ "My Trip to Istanbul". November 1, 2017 – via IMDb.
- ↑ "MY TRIP TO ISTANBUL, TURKEY!!!! || MAY B" – via www.youtube.com.
- ↑ Cite error: The named reference
auto1was used but no text was provided for refs named (see the help page). - ↑ "The Big Cases - Deadly Influence" – via www.bbc.co.uk.
- ↑ "Is there a documentary about Mahek Bukhari?".
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