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Fahad Mustafa
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![]() Fahad Mustafa in 2020
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Born |
Fahad Salahuddin
26 June 1983 |
Nationality | Pakistani |
Alma mater | Baqai Medical University, Karachi (dropout) |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2002–present |
Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
Spouse(s) |
Sana Fahad
(m. 2006) |
Children | 2 |
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Fahad Salahuddin (Sindhi: فھد مصطفي; born June 26, 1983), known as Fahad Mustafa (Urdu: فہد مصطفٰی), is a famous Pakistani actor and producer. He also hosts TV shows. Many people say he is one of the highest-paid actors in Pakistan. He is super well-known for hosting Jeeto Pakistan, which is called the "biggest game show" in the country.
Fahad Mustafa started acting in a TV series called Umrao Jaan Ada. He became very popular with TV dramas like Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si, Daagh, Kankar, and Dusri Biwi. Later, he started acting in movies. His first film was Na Maloom Afraad in 2014. He also starred in successful movies such as Mah e Mir (2016), Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (2018), Load Wedding (2018), and Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad (2022). After taking a break from TV dramas, he returned in 2024 with Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum.
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His Early Life
Fahad Mustafa was born in Larkana, Pakistan. His family is Sindhi. His father, Salahuddin Tunio, is also a well-known actor. Fahad has two brothers and one sister.
He started studying to become a pharmacist at Baqai Medical University in Karachi. However, he left college before finishing his degree.
His Career Journey
Fahad Mustafa first got noticed in a TV show called Sheeshay Ka Mahal. In 2008, he began producing TV shows. He has been in many other popular TV dramas. Some of these include Yeh Zindagi Hai, Haal-e-Dil, Bahu Rani, Ae Dasht-e-Junoon, Masuri, Aashti, Pul Siraat, Mastana Mahi, Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, and Koi Nahi Apna.
Becoming a Popular Host
Since 2014, Fahad Mustafa has been the host of the very famous game show Jeeto Pakistan. He has also hosted big award shows. In 2013, he hosted the 1st Hum Awards in Karachi. In 2016, he hosted the 2nd ARY Film Awards in Dubai. He even hosted the launch event for the Karachi Kings, a cricket team in the Pakistan Super League, in 2017. He also hosted the opening ceremony of the 2017 Pakistan Super League in Dubai.
Movies He Starred In
Fahad Mustafa made his first movie in 2014. It was called Na Maloom Afraad and was directed by Nabeel Qureshi. This movie was a huge hit! In 2016, he acted in Mah e Mir and another film by Nabeel Qureshi called Actor in Law. Actor in Law was very successful. It won the Film of the Year Award at the 16th Lux Style Awards. Fahad also won the Best Actor Award for his role in that movie.
He also lent his voice to a character named Imran in the animated film 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam. In 2018, he starred in two movies that came out on the same day: Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 and Load Wedding. Both of these movies were very popular.
Fahad Mustafa is also producing some movies. One is called Band Toh Ab Bajay Ga. He returned to acting in TV dramas in 2024 with Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. This was his first TV drama in nine years.
His Family Life
Fahad Mustafa married Pakistani writer Sana Fahad in 2006. They have two children. Their daughter was born in April 2011, and their son was born in January 2016.
What He's Done
Fahad Mustafa has been busy with many projects in films, television, hosting, and producing.
Movies
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Means films that are not out yet |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Na Maloom Afraad | Farhan Ahmed | His first movie |
2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Himself | Special appearance |
2016 | Mah e Mir | Ahmad Jamal / Mir Taqi Mir | |
Actor in Law | Shan Mirza | ||
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam | Imran | Voice only | |
2017 | Na Maloom Afraad 2 | Farhan Ahmed | |
2018 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 | Rahat | |
Load Wedding | Raja | ||
3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors | Imran | Voice only | |
2022 | Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad | Inspector Gulab Mughal | |
2024 | Na Baligh Afraad | Guest Appearance | |
2025 | My Daddy My Superhero ![]() |
TBA | Finished filming |
2025 | Band Toh Ab Bajay Ga ![]() |
TBA | Finished filming |
TV Shows
Year | Drama | Role |
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2003 | Umrao Jaan Ada | |
2004 | Wujood-e-Laraib | |
2005 | Shiddat | |
Lahasil | Zain Adaab | |
2006 | Makan | Gulfam |
2008 | Yeh Zindagi Hai | Bhola |
Chutkiyan | ||
2009 | Tum Jo Miley | Hadi |
Veena | Veena | |
Aashti | ||
Woh ishq | ||
Tair-e-Lahooti | Pasha | |
2010 | Sandal | |
Main Abdul Qadir Hoon | Abdul Qadir | |
2011 | Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | Mazhar |
Main Chand Si | Farhan | |
Mastana Mahi | Adal Soomro | |
Ek Hatheli Pe Hina Ek Hatheli Pe Lahoo | ||
2012 | Mera Saaein 2 | Malik Wajahat Hayat |
Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si | Mohsin | |
2013 | Daagh | Murad |
Kankar | Sikandar | |
Mere Hamrahi | Ahmed | |
2014 | Koi Nahi Apna | Hamza |
Maaye Ni | ||
Pul Sirat | ||
2015 | Dusri Bivi | Hassan |
2024 | Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum | Mustafa Ahmed |
As a Host
Year | Show |
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2009–14 | Jago Pakistan Jago |
2014–present | Jeeto Pakistan |
As a Producer
Fahad Mustafa also owns a production company called Big Bang Entertainment. Through this company, he has produced many popular TV shows. Some of these include Meri Beti, Dusri Biwi, Rang Laaga, Waada, Muqabil, Aisi Hai Tanhai, Meri Guriya, Balaa, Cheekh, Ishqiya, Jalan, and Dunk. He has produced many more shows, helping to bring great stories to Pakistani television.
Awards He Has Won
Fahad Mustafa has won many awards for his acting and hosting. Here are some of them:
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref |
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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 | ||
Adal Soomro – Mastana Mahi | Nominated | |||
2014 | Murad – Daagh | Nominated | ||
Sikandar – Kankar | Nominated | |||
2015 | Farhan – Na Maloom Afraad | Best Film Actor | Nominated | |
2017 | Jamal/Mir – Mah e Mir | Best Lead Actor in a Film | Nominated | |
Shan Mirza – Actor in Law | Won | |||
2018 | Farhan – Na Maloom Afraad 2 | Nominated | ||
2019 | Raja – Load Wedding | Best Film Actor (Critics' choice) | Won | |
Hum Awards | ||||
2013 | Jago Pakistan Jago | Hum Award for Best Host | Won | |
2014 | Sikandar – Kankar | Hum Award for Best Actor | Nominated | |
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 | |
International Pakistan Prestige Awards | ||||
2017 | Shan Mirza – Actor in Law | Best Film Actor | Won | |
Pakistan International Film Festival | ||||
2018 | Shan Mirza – Actor in Law | Best Actor (Male) | Won |
Production Awards
Fahad Mustafa's production company has also won awards for the TV shows they create.
Ceremony | Category | Project | Result | |
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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 | |||
22nd Lux Style Awards | Best TV Long Play | Betiyaan | Won |