Fahad Sheikh


Fahad Sheikh is a Pakistani television actor, best known for his lead role as Ahmer in the 2020 ARY Digital television series Jalan. 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 "Nam Kya Rakha?" starring Hajra Yamin and Faizan Shaikh.

Early life

Fahad was born in Lahore into a mixed Punjabi and Kashmiri family. Before entering the entertainment industry he had played professional cricket, representing the Pakistan national under-19 team.

Career

Fahad faced challenges early on in 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. 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. 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 series

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2014Uff Yeh MohabbatAliGeo Entertainment
2016WaadaARY Digital
2016Haya Kay RangAamirARY Digital
2017Mubarak Ho Beti Hui HaiAhsanARY Digital
2017–2018MeraasAliARY Digital
2018Badbakht ZaminARY Digital
2018Khudparast AdeelARY Digital
2019BandishHamzaARY Digital
2020JalanAhmerARY Digital
2020DunkSafeerARY Digital
2020GhamandiDanyalExpress Entertainment
2021Azmaish BasitARY Digital
2022BetiyaanDanishARY Digital
2022HasratArhamHum TV
2023WonderlandRohailGreen Entertainment
2023BojhRehanGeo Entertainment
2024TakkaburArezHum TV
2024HasratJunaidARY Digital
2025Ishq Tum Se HuaAhmarGreen Entertainment
2025Visaal-e-IshqWahajGreen Entertainment