Fahad Shaikh

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Fahad Sheikh
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OccupationActor
Years active2014–present
Notable work Jalan
SpouseMehreen Sheikh (m. 2012) [1]

Fahad Sheikh is a Pakistani television actor, best known for his lead role as Ahmer in the ARY Digital television series Jalan . [2] [3] [4] He was also seen in drama serial drama serial Azmaish and Dunk . Before Jalan he appeared in dramas such as Badbakht , Khudparast , and Bandish .

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He was also seen in a short film [5] "Nam Kya Rakha?" starring Hajra Yamin and Faizan Shaikh. [6]

Career

Fahad faced challenges early on his career due to criticisms about his height, Urdu pronunciation and demeanor. [3] His break came with his role in the drama Jalan , which led to subsequent acting offers in Pakistani television. [3] Before starting his career as an actor, Fahad hosted Gyara Number, a television show in Lahore and was managing his clothing business. [7] Fahad attributes much of his success to the guidance and support of Fahad Mustafa, who has acted as a mentor, helping him navigate the industry. [3] [4]

Personal life

Fahad married Mehreen Sheikh, the daughter of Pakistani actress Shahida Mini, in 2012. [1] [8] The couple has two children. Their first child, a son, was born shortly after their marriage. [1] In August 2023, Fahad announced the birth of their daughter, Ayzel Fahad Sheikh, by sharing a picture of her hand on Instagram. [1] [8]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleRef.
2014 Uff Yeh Mohabbat Ali[ citation needed ]
2016 Waada [9]
Haya Kay Rang Aamir [10]
2017 Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai Ahsan [11]
2017–2018MeraasAli [12]
2018 Badbakht Zamin [13]
Khudparast Adeel[ citation needed ]
2019 Bandish Hamza [13]
2020 Jalan Ahmer [3] [14]
GhamandiDanyal [3]
Dunk Safeer [15]
2021 Azmaish Basit [7] [3]
2022HasratArham [16]
Betiyaan Danish [17]
2023WonderlandRohail [18]
Bojh [19]
2024Takkabur [20]


Digital media

YearTitleRoleChannelRef
2020Naam Kya Rakha?ShayanSee Prime [21]
2022RadioDanial [22]

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