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.
Fahad Sheikh | |
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Notable work | Jalan |
| Spouse | Mehreen Sheikh (m. 2012)[1] |
He was also seen in a short film[5] "Nam Kya Rakha?" starring Hajra Yamin and Faizan Shaikh.[6]
Career
editFahad 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
editFahad 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
editTelevision
edit| 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
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Naam Kya Rakha? | Shayan | See Prime | [21] |
| 2022 | Radio | Danial | [22] |
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "Actor Fahad Sheikh tackles his role effortlessly in 'Jalan'". 24 News HD. 2020-07-15. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "'Jalan' star Fahad Sheikh says Fahad Mustafa is his mentor". Daily Times. 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
- ^ "See Prime's new film is a tale of lost lovers". Samaa TV. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
- ^ "See Prime releases original sound tracks from short films". The Nation. 2020-12-14. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
- ^ a b "Don't rush into marriage: Yashma Gill". The Express Tribune. 2021-07-19. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ 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.
- ^ ARY Digital HD (2016-11-09). Waada 1st Episode – 9th November 2016 | ARY Digital Drama. Retrieved 2024-11-02 – via YouTube.
- ^ ARY Zindagi (2023-07-05). Haya Ke Rang Episode 1 - ARY Zindagi. Retrieved 2024-11-02 – via YouTube.
- ^ ARY Digital HD (2017-04-19). Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai Episode 1 - ARY Digital Drama. Retrieved 2024-11-02 – via YouTube.
- ^ ARY Digital HD (2017-12-07). Meraas Episode 1 - 7th December 2017 - ARY Digital Drama. Retrieved 2024-11-02 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b "ARY Digital is filming its upcoming drama series 'Dunk'". Daily Times. 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ "'Jalan' star Fahad Sheikh says Fahad Mustafa is his mentor". Daily Times. 2020-11-30. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ Haider, Sadaf (2021-04-01). "Does Fahad Mustafa's Dunk really have a hidden agenda?". Images. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ Majid, Hurmat. "Hasrat (Desire, Longing) Fails to Break Free from a Clichéd Narratives! - Hurmat Majid - Youlin Magazine". www.youlinmagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ Noor, Saba. "Drama Review: Betiyaan, A Predictable Family Drama". www.youlinmagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ Ariff, Sana (2023-07-14). "Green Entertainment's New Pakistani Dramas". Social Diary Magazine. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "اداکار فہد شیخ کے ہاں دوسرے بچے کی پیدائش". Dawn News Urdu (in Urdu). 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
- ^ Haider, Sadaf (2023-12-31). "THE TUBE". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2024-10-31.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Irsa Ghazal and Fahad Sheikh star in 'Radio'". Daily Times. 2022-06-11. Retrieved 2024-11-01.
External links
edit- Fahad Sheikh at IMDb