Fahad Mustafa

Fahad Mustafa
Fahad Mustafa in 2020
Born
Fahad Salahuddin

(1983-06-26) 26 June 1983[1][2]
Karachi, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Alma materBaqai Medical University, Lahore (dropout)
Occupations
Years active2002–present
Height182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Spouse
Sana Fahad
​
(m. 2006)​
Children2
FatherSalahuddin Tunio

Fahad Salahuddin (Sindhi: فھد صلاح الدين, Urdu: فہد صلاح الدین; born 26 June 1983),[3] known professionally as Fahad Mustafa (Urdu: فہد مصطفیٰ), is a Pakistani actor, producer, and television host who works in Urdu films and television. He is regarded as one of the highest-paid actors in the country.[4][5] As a producer he has numerous series that have been well received. He also hosts Jeeto Pakistan, which has aired on ARY Digital since 2014 and is described as the biggest game show in Pakistan.[6][7]

Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Mustafa is the son of veteran Sindhi actor Salahuddin Tunio. He began his career in the early 2000s and made his acting debut with the television series Umrao Jaan Ada (2003). He rose to fame with popular dramas including Main Abdul Qadir Hoon (2010), Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si (2012), Daagh (2012), Kankar (2013) and Dusri Biwi (2014). After a long hiatus, he made his comeback with Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum (2024), which was a success with the public.

Early life

Mustafa was born into a Sindhi family in Karachi, Pakistan. His father, Salahuddin Tunio,[8][9] is a well-known Sindhi actor, and he has two brothers and one sister.[10]

He initially enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Baqai Medical University in Karachi, but dropped out before completing his studies.[11]

Mustafa has credited Indian actor Govinda for inspiring him to become an actor.[12][13]

Acting career

Television

Mustafa first gained recognition for his performance in Sheeshay Ka Mahal (2002).[14] His critically acclaimed role in the drama Veena (2009) earned him a nomination for Best TV Actor at the Lux Style Awards. His other notable television serials include Main Abdul Qadir Hoon (2010), Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si (2012), Daagh (2012), Kankar (2013) and Dusri Biwi (2014).[9]

Mustafa made his comeback to acting in the television industry in 2024 with Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum opposite Hania Amir, marking his comeback to television serials after nine years.

Cinema

He made his film debut in 2014 in director Nabeel Qureshi's Na Maloom Afraad. It was declared a box office hit.[15] In 2016, he starred in Anjum Shahzad's Mah e Mir and Qureshi's Actor in Law. Actor in Law did very well at the box office and received critical acclaim,[16][17][18] winning Film of the Year Award in the 16th Lux Style Awards, where Mustafa also won the Best Actor Award for his role in the film. He then had a voice role in Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's animated film 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam.[19][20] In 2018, he starred in Nadeem Baig's Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 and Qureshi's Load Wedding; both of which released on same day, 22 August 2018.[21][22]

Other work

Production

In 2008, he ventured into television production, co-founding Big Bang Entertainment under which he has produced numerous dramas that have received critical acclaim as well awards. He produces mostly for ARY Digital.[4]

As of 2017 he had announced that will also be producing three films;[23] the first Anjum Shehzad's Band Toh Ab Bajay Ga, which will be written by Yasir Hussain;[24] the second one will be written by Ali Imran under ARY Films banner;[25] and a third one for which no details have been announced yet.[26]

Hosting

He has been the host of the well-known game show Jeeto Pakistan since 2014.[27]

He hosted the 1st Hum Awards in Karachi in 2013, and the 2nd ARY Film Awards in Dubai in 2016. In 2017, he hosted the launching ceremony for the Karachi Kings, a Pakistan Super League team franchise.[28] He then also hosted the opening ceremony of the 2017 Pakistan Super League in Dubai.[29]

Personal life

In 2006, Mustafa married Pakistani writer Sana Fahad. The couple has two children, a daughter born in April 2011, and a son born in January 2016.[30][31][32]

Filmography

Films

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2014 Na Maloom Afraad Farhan Ahmed Debut film [15]
2015 Jawani Phir Nahi Ani Himself Special appearance
2016 Mah e Mir Ahmad Jamal / Mir Taqi Mir [33]
Actor in Law Shan Mirza [34]
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam Imran Voice only [27]
2017 Na Maloom Afraad 2 Farhan Ahmed [35]
2018 Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 Rahat [36]
Load Wedding Raja [37]
3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors Imran Voice only
2022 Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad Inspector Gulab Mughal [38]
2024 Na Baligh Afraad Guest appearance

Television

Actor

Year Drama Role Network
2002 Sheeshay Ka Mahal PTV
2003 Umrao Jaan Ada
2004 Wujood-e-Laraib Indus TV
2005 Shiddat Hum TV
Lahasil[9] Zain Adaab
2006 Makan Gulfam Geo TV
2008 Yeh Zindagi Hai Bhola
Chutkiyan Hum TV
2009 Tum Jo Miley[9] Hadi
Veena[9] Veena / Murad ARY Digital
Woh Ishq
Aashti[9] Hum TV
Tair-e-Lahooti Pasha
2010 Main Abdul Qadir Hoon[14] Abdul Qadir
Sandal[9] Geo Entertainment
2011 Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya Mazhar ARY Digital
Main Chand Si[14] Farhan
Mastana Mahi[9] Adal Soomro Hum TV
Ek Hatheli Pe Hina Ek Hatheli Pe Lahoo Geo Entertainment
2012 Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si[9] Mohsin Hum TV
Mera Saaein 2[14] Malik Wajahat Hayat ARY Digital
2013 Daagh Murad
Mere Humrahi[9] Ahmed
Kankar[39] Sikandar Hum TV
2014 Koi Nahi Apna[40] Hamza ARY Digital
Maaye Ni[41]
Pul Sirat
2015 Dusri Bivi[42] Hassan
2024 Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum Mustafa Ahmed[43]

Host

Year Show
2009–14 Jago Pakistan Jago
2014–present Jeeto Pakistan[27]

Producer

(Under banner of Big Bang Entertainment)

Year Title Network
2013 Meri Beti ARY Digital
2014 Koi Nahi Apna
Dusri Biwi[42]
Bahu Begum
Soutan
2015 Rang Laaga
Mere Jeevan Saathi
Begunaah
Zinda Dargor
2016 Bay Aib Urdu 1
Yeh Ishq ARY Digital
Waada
Muqabil
Beqasoor
Andaaz-e-Sitam Urdu 1
Haya Kay Rang ARY Zindagi
Naimat ARY Digital
Tum Yaad Aaye
Aap Ke Liye
Saheliyaan
Mere Baba ki Ounchi Haveli ARY Zindagi
Teri Chah Mein ARY Digital
Mera Yaar Miladay
Socha Na Tha ARY Zindagi
Dil Haari ARY Zindagi
Shehzada Saleem ARY Digital
2017 Bubbly Kya Chahti Hai
Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai
Zaakham
Bilqees Urf Bitto Urdu 1
Bachay Baraye Farokht
Teri Raza ARY Digital
Aisi Hai Tanhai
2018 Meri Guriya
Nibah
Babban Khala Ki Betiyann
Badbakht ARY Zindagi
Balaa ARY Digital
Khudparast
Visaal
2019 Cheekh
Bandish
Hasad
Bewafa
2020 Ishqiya
Jalan
Nand
Aulaad
Dunk
2021 Ishq Hai
Lockdown Express Entertainment
Hum Tum
2022 Dil-e-Veeran ARY Digital
Taqdeer[44]
Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha[45]
Pyar Deewangi Hai (TV series)
2023 Maray Hi Rahna
Mayi Ri
Mein
Bandish 2
2024 Hasarat
Tera Waada
Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet[46]
Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum
2025 Parwarish
Biryani

Awards and nominations

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref
Lux Style Awards
2009 Kaisey Aye Karar Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) Nominated
2010 Veena Best TV Actor (Satellite) Nominated
2011 Haal-e-Dil Nominated
2012 Abdul Qadir – Main Abdul Qadir Hoon Nominated [47]
Adal Soomro – Mastana Mahi Nominated
2014 Murad – Daagh Nominated [48][49]
Sikandar – Kankar Nominated
2015 Farhan – Na Maloom Afraad Best Film Actor Nominated [50]
2017 Jamal/Mir – Mah e Mir Best Lead Actor in a Film Nominated [51][52]
Shan Mirza – Actor in Law Won
2018 Farhan – Na Maloom Afraad 2 Nominated [53][54]
2019 Raja – Load Wedding Best Film Actor (Critics' choice) Won [55]
Hum Awards
2013 Jago Pakistan Jago Hum Award for Best Host Won [56]
2014 Sikandar – Kankar Hum Award for Best Actor Nominated [57]
Hum Award for Best Actor Popular Nominated
Kankar (shared with Sanam Baloch) Hum Award for Best Onscreen Couple Nominated
Hum Award for Best Onscreen Couple Popular Nominated
Hum Style Awards
2016 Jeeto Pakistan Most Stylish TV Host Nominated [58][59]
International Pakistan Prestige Awards
2017 Shan Mirza – Actor in Law Best Film Actor Won [60][61]
Pakistan International Film Festival
2018 Shan Mirza – Actor in Law Best Actor (Male) Won [62]

Production awards

Ceremony Category Project Result
15th Lux Style Awards Best TV Play Rang Laaga Nominated
17th Lux Style Awards Muqabil
18th Lux Style Awards Aisi Hai Tanhai
19th Lux Style Awards Cheekh
21st Lux Style Awards Ishq Hai[63]
22nd Lux Style Awards Best TV Long Play Betiyaan Won[64]

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