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Fahad Shaikh

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Fahad Sheikh
OccupationActor
Years active2014–present
Notable workJalan
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.

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

Career

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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

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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

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Television

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Year Title Role Ref.
2014 Uff Yeh Mohabbat Ali [citation needed]
2016 Waada [9]
Haya Kay Rang Aamir [10]
2017 Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai Ahsan [11]
2017–2018 Meraas Ali [12]
2018 Badbakht Zamin [13]
Khudparast Adeel [citation needed]
2019 Bandish Hamza [13]
2020 Jalan Ahmer [3][14]
Ghamandi Danyal [3]
Dunk Safeer [15]
2021 Azmaish Basit [7][3]
2022 Hasrat Arham [16]
Betiyaan Danish [17]
2023 Wonderland Rohail [18]
Bojh [19]
2024 Takkabur [20]


Digital media

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Year Title Role Channel Ref
2020 Naam Kya Rakha? Shayan See Prime [21]
2022 Radio Danial [22]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "اداکار فہد شیخ کے ہاں دوسرے بچے کی پیدائش". Dawn News Urdu (in Urdu). 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  2. ^ "Actor Fahad Sheikh tackles his role effortlessly in 'Jalan'". 24 News HD. 2020-07-15. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "جو کچھ بھی ہوں فہد مصطفیٰ کی وجہ سے ہوں، فہد شیخ". Dawn News Urdu (in Urdu). 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  4. ^ a b "'Jalan' star Fahad Sheikh says Fahad Mustafa is his mentor". Daily Times. 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  5. ^ "See Prime's new film is a tale of lost lovers". Samaa TV. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  6. ^ "See Prime releases original sound tracks from short films". The Nation. 2020-12-14. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  7. ^ a b "Don't rush into marriage: Yashma Gill". The Express Tribune. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  8. ^ a b "ساس سے پہلی بار ملاقات پر شدید خوفزدہ تھا اداکار فہد شیخ | The Express News". ایکسپریس اردو. 2024-03-02. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  9. ^ ARY Digital HD (2016-11-09). Waada 1st Episode – 9th November 2016 | ARY Digital Drama. Retrieved 2024-11-02 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ ARY Zindagi (2023-07-05). Haya Ke Rang Episode 1 - ARY Zindagi. Retrieved 2024-11-02 – via YouTube.
  11. ^ ARY Digital HD (2017-04-19). Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai Episode 1 - ARY Digital Drama. Retrieved 2024-11-02 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ ARY Digital HD (2017-12-07). Meraas Episode 1 - 7th December 2017 - ARY Digital Drama. Retrieved 2024-11-02 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ a b "ARY Digital is filming its upcoming drama series 'Dunk'". Daily Times. 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  14. ^ "'Jalan' star Fahad Sheikh says Fahad Mustafa is his mentor". Daily Times. 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  15. ^ Haider, Sadaf (2021-04-01). "Does Fahad Mustafa's Dunk really have a hidden agenda?". Images. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  16. ^ Majid, Hurmat. "Hasrat (Desire, Longing) Fails to Break Free from a Clichéd Narratives! - Hurmat Majid - Youlin Magazine". www.youlinmagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  17. ^ Noor, Saba. "Drama Review: Betiyaan, A Predictable Family Drama". www.youlinmagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  18. ^ Ariff, Sana (2023-07-14). "Green Entertainment's New Pakistani Dramas". Social Diary Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  19. ^ "اداکار فہد شیخ کے ہاں دوسرے بچے کی پیدائش". Dawn News Urdu (in Urdu). 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  20. ^ Haider, Sadaf (2023-12-31). "THE TUBE". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
  21. ^ "Hajra Yamin, Fahad Sheikh and Faizan Sheikh star in See Prime's latest release 'Nam Kya Rakha?'". Daily Times. 2020-12-07. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
  22. ^ "Irsa Ghazal and Fahad Sheikh star in 'Radio'". Daily Times. 2022-06-11. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
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