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Fahad Mustafa
Pakistani actor, producer and host (born 1983) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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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]
Acting career
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Television
Mustafa first gained recognition for his performance in Sheeshay Ka Mahal (2002).[12] 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.[13] 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.,[14][15][16] 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.[17][18] 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.[19][20]
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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 exclusively for ARY Digital.[4]
As of 2017 he had announced that will also be producing three films;[21] the first Anjum Shehzad's Band Toh Ab Bajay Ga, which will be written by Yasir Hussain;[22] the second one will be written by Ali Imran under ARY Films banner;[23] and a third one for which no details have been announced yet.[24]
Hosting
He has been the host of the well-known game show Jeeto Pakistan since 2014.[25]
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.[26] He then also hosted the opening ceremony of the 2017 Pakistan Super League in Dubai.[27]
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.[28][29][30]
Filmography
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Films
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Television
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As producer
(Under banner of Big Bang Entertainment)
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Awards and nominations
Production awards
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References
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