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Fahad Sheikh

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Fahad Sheikh is a Pakistani television actor, best known for his lead role as Ahmer in the 2020 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.

Fahad Sheikh
Born (1989-02-22) February 22, 1989 (age 37)
Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
OccupationActor
Years active2011–present
Notable workJalan
SpouseMehreen Sheikh (m. 2012)[1]

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

Early life

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Fahad was born in Lahore into a mixed Punjabi and Kashmiri (through his maternal grandmother) family.[7] Before entering the entertainment industry he had played professional cricket, representing the Pakistan national under-19 team.[8]

Career

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Fahad faced challenges early on in 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.[9] 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

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Fahad married Mehreen Sheikh, the daughter of Pakistani actress Shahida Mini, in 2012.[1][10] 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][10]

Filmography

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Television series

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Year Title Role Network Ref.
2014 Uff Yeh MohabbatAli Geo Entertainment [citation needed]
2016 Waada ARY Digital[11]
Haya Kay RangAamir[12]
2017 Mubarak Ho Beti Hui HaiAhsan[13]
2017–2018 MeraasAli[14]
2018 Badbakht Zamin[15]
Khudparast Adeel[citation needed]
2019 BandishHamza[15]
2020 JalanAhmer[3][16]
DunkSafeer[17]
GhamandiDanyal Express Entertainment[3]
2021 Azmaish Basit ARY Digital[9][3]
2022 Betiyaan Danish [18]
HasratArham Hum TV[19]
2023 Wonderland Rohail Green Entertainment [20]
Bojh Rehan Geo Entertainment [21]
2024 Takkabur Arez Hum TV [22]
Hasrat Junaid ARY Digital [23]
2025 Ishq Tum Se Hua Ahmar Green Entertainment
Visaal-e-Ishq Wahaj
2026 Intekhab Ayaan

Webseries

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Year Title Role Network Ref.
2020Naam Kya Rakha?ShayanSee Prime[24]
2022 Radio Danial [25]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "اداکار فہد شیخ کے ہاں دوسرے بچے کی پیدائش". Dawn News Urdu (in Urdu). 14 August 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  2. ↑ "Actor Fahad Sheikh tackles his role effortlessly in 'Jalan'". 24 News HD. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "جو کچھ بھی ہوں فہد مصطفیٰ کی وجہ سے ہوں، فہد شیخ". Dawn News Urdu (in Urdu). 19 July 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  4. 1 2 "'Jalan' star Fahad Sheikh says Fahad Mustafa is his mentor". Daily Times. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  5. ↑ "See Prime's new film is a tale of lost lovers". Samaa TV. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  6. ↑ "See Prime releases original sound tracks from short films". The Nation. 14 December 2020. Retrieved 21 December 2020.
  7. ↑ Fahad Sheikh | Imran Ashraf | Mazaq Raat Season 2 | Ep 171 | Honey Albela | Sakhawat Naz. Mazaaq Raat. 17 September 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2026. Listen from 9:30 onward
  8. ↑ "Fahad Sheikh was a part of Pakistan cricket team? See throwback picture". arynews.tv. 6 May 2024. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
  9. 1 2 "Don't rush into marriage: Yashma Gill". The Express Tribune. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  10. 1 2 "ساس سے پہلی بار ملاقات پر شدید خوفزدہ تھا اداکار فہد شیخ | The Express News". ایکسپریس اردو. 2 March 2024. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  11. ↑ ARY Digital HD (9 November 2016). Waada 1st Episode – 9th November 2016 | ARY Digital Drama. Retrieved 2 November 2024 – via YouTube.
  12. ↑ ARY Zindagi (5 July 2023). Haya Ke Rang Episode 1 - ARY Zindagi. Retrieved 2 November 2024 – via YouTube.
  13. ↑ ARY Digital HD (19 April 2017). Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai Episode 1 - ARY Digital Drama. Retrieved 2 November 2024 – via YouTube.
  14. ↑ ARY Digital HD (7 December 2017). Meraas Episode 1 - 7th December 2017 - ARY Digital Drama. Retrieved 2 November 2024 – via YouTube.
  15. 1 2 "ARY Digital is filming its upcoming drama series 'Dunk'". Daily Times. 12 October 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  16. ↑ "'Jalan' star Fahad Sheikh says Fahad Mustafa is his mentor". Daily Times. 30 November 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  17. ↑ Haider, Sadaf (1 April 2021). "Does Fahad Mustafa's Dunk really have a hidden agenda?". Images. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  18. ↑ Noor, Saba. "Drama Review: Betiyaan, A Predictable Family Drama". www.youlinmagazine.com. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  19. ↑ Majid, Hurmat. "Hasrat (Desire, Longing) Fails to Break Free from a Clichéd Narratives". www.youlinmagazine.com. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  20. ↑ Ariff, Sana (14 July 2023). "Green Entertainment's New Pakistani Dramas". Social Diary Magazine. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  21. ↑ "اداکار فہد شیخ کے ہاں دوسرے بچے کی پیدائش". Dawn News Urdu (in Urdu). 14 August 2023. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  22. ↑ Haider, Sadaf (31 December 2023). "THE TUBE". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  23. ↑ Haider, Sadaf (30 June 2024). "THE TUBE". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
  24. ↑ "Hajra Yamin, Fahad Sheikh and Faizan Sheikh star in See Prime's latest release 'Nam Kya Rakha?'". Daily Times. 7 December 2020. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  25. ↑ "Irsa Ghazal and Fahad Sheikh star in 'Radio'". Daily Times. 11 June 2022. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
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