Fahad Shaikh
{{short description|Pakistani actor and media personality (born 1989)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Fahad Sheikh
| image = Fahad Shaikh.png
| birth_date =
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2014–present
| spouse = Mehreen Sheikh (m. 2012)
| notable_works = Jalan
}}
Fahad Sheikh is a Pakistani television actor, best known for his lead role as Ahmer in the ARY Digital television series Jalan.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-15|title=Actor Fahad Sheikh tackles his role effortlessly in 'Jalan'|url=https://www.24newshd.tv/15-Jul-2020/actor-fahad-sheikh-tackles-his-role-effortlessly-in-jalan|access-date=2020-12-21|website=24 News HD|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2020-11-30|title='Jalan' star Fahad Sheikh says Fahad Mustafa is his mentor|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/696033/jalan-star-fahad-sheikh-says-fahad-mustafa-is-his-mentor/|access-date=2020-12-21|website=Daily Times|language=en-US}} 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{{Cite web|title=See Prime's new film is a tale of lost lovers|url=https://www.samaa.tv/entertainment/2020/12/see-primes-new-short-film-is-a-tale-of-lost-lovers/|access-date=2020-12-21|website=Samaa TV|language=en-US}} "Nam Kya Rakha?" starring Hajra Yamin and Faizan Shaikh.{{Cite web|date=2020-12-14|title=See Prime releases original sound tracks from short films|url=https://nation.com.pk/15-Dec-2020/see-prime-releases-original-sound-tracks-from-short-films|access-date=2020-12-21|website=The Nation|language=en}}
Career
Fahad faced challenges early on his career due to criticisms about his height, Urdu pronunciation and demeanor. His break came with his role in the drama Jalan, which led to subsequent acting offers in Pakistani television. Before starting his career as an actor, Fahad hosted Gyara Number, a television show in Lahore and was managing his clothing business.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-07-19 |title=Don't rush into marriage: Yashma Gill |url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/2311363/everyone-desires-companionship-but-dont-rush-into-marriage-yashma-gill |access-date=2024-10-31 |website=The Express Tribune |language=en}} 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.
Personal life
Fahad married Mehreen Sheikh, the daughter of Pakistani actress Shahida Mini, in 2012.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-08-14 |title=اداکار فہد شیخ کے ہاں دوسرے بچے کی پیدائش |url=https://www.dawnnews.tv/news/1209646 |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=Dawn News Urdu |language=ur}}{{Cite web |date=2024-03-02 |title=ساس سے پہلی بار ملاقات پر شدید خوفزدہ تھا اداکار فہد شیخ {{!}} The Express News |url=https://www.express.pk/story/2612548/pakistan?amp=1 |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=ایکسپریس اردو}} The couple has two children. Their first child, a son, was born shortly after their marriage. In August 2023, Fahad announced the birth of their daughter, Ayzel Fahad Sheikh, by sharing a picture of her hand on Instagram.
Filmography
=Television=
=Digital media=
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| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Naam Kya Rakha? | Shayan | rowspan="2" | See Prime | {{Cite web |date=2020-12-07 |title=Hajra Yamin, Fahad Sheikh and Faizan Sheikh star in See Prime's latest release 'Nam Kya Rakha?' |url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/698652/hajra-yamin-fahad-sheikh-and-faizan-sheikh-star-in-see-primes-latest-release-nam-kya-rakha/ |access-date=2024-11-01 |website=Daily Times |language=en-US}} |
| 2022
|Radio |Danial |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|id=7604710|name=Fahad Sheikh}}
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