Fahad Shaikh

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
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

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

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

Television

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]
	Hasrat		[21]
	Aapa Shameem	Abdul Bari	[22]

Digital media

Year	Title	Role	Channel	Ref
2020	Naam Kya Rakha?	Shayan	See Prime	[23]
2022	Radio	Danial		[24]