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Fahad Mustafa

Fahad Mustafa

Fahad Mustafa (Urdu: فہد مصطفیٰ‎, Sindhi:؛فهد مصطفیٰ born 26 June 1983)[1] is a Pakistani film and television actor, producer and host known for hosting the game show Jeeto Pakistan, which airs on ARY Digital.[2]

Fahad Mustafa
Native name
فہد مصطفیٰ
Born(1983-06-26)June 26, 1983
Larkana, Sindh, Pakistan
NationalityPakistani
Alma materBaqai Medical University, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences
OccupationActor, Host, Producer
Years active2002–Present
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Spouse(s)Sana Fahad (m. 2005)
ChildrenFatima & Moosa
Parent(s)Salahuddin Tunio (father)

Early life

Mustafa was born to Sindhi [3] actor Salahuddin Tunio, into a Sindhi family, on 26 June 1983.[4][5][6] He has two brothers and one sister.[7]

He studied to be a pharmacist, but left before completing his degree.[8]

Career

Mustafa was first noticed in Sheeshay Ka Mahal.[1] In 2008, he ventured into television production. His other notable television serials include: Haal-e-Dil, Bahu Rani, Ae Dasht-e-Junoon, Masuri, Aashti, Pul Siraat, Mastana Mahi, Main Abdul Qadir Hoon and Koi Nahi Apna.[6] He is the current host of the well-known game show Jeeto Pakistan since 2014.[9]

He hosted the 1st Hum Awards ceremonies in 2013 in Karachi, and the 2nd ARY Film Awards in 2016 in Dubai. In 2017, he hosted the launching ceremony for the Karachi Kings, a Pakistan Super League team franchise.[10] He then also hosted the opening ceremony of 2017 Pakistan Super League in Dubai.[11]

He made his film debut in 2014 in director Nabeel Qureshi's Na Maloom Afraad. It was declared a box office hit.[12] 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[13][14][15] winning Film of the Year Award in the 16th Lux Style Awards, where Mustafa also won 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.[16]

In 2017, he starred in Na Maloom Afraad 2, the sequel of 2014's NMA.[17] 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.[18][19]

He will also be producing three films;[20] the first Anjum Shehzad's Band Toh Ab Bajay Ga, which will be written by Yasir Hussain;[21] the second one will be written by Ali Imran under ARY Films banner;[22] and a third one for which no details have been announced yet.

Personal life

Mustafa married Sana Fahad in 2005. The couple have a daughter born in 2011 and a son born in 2016.[23][24]

Filmography

Films

Key
daggerDenotes films that have not yet been released
daggerDenotes films that are currently in cinemas
MovieYearRole(s)Director(s)NotesRef.
Na Maloom Afraad2014FarhanNabeel QureshiDebut film[12]
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani2015HimselfNadeem BaigSpecial appearance
Mah e Mir2016Jamal/MirAnjum Shahzad & Sarmad Sehbai[13]
Actor in LawShan MirzaNabeel QureshiLux Style Award for Best Actor[25]
3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba BalaamImran (voice)Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy[9]
Na Maloom Afraad 22017FarhanNabeel Qureshi[18]
Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 22018RahatNadeem Baig[26]
Load WeddingRajaNabeel Qureshi[27]
3 Bahadur: Rise of the WarriorsImran (voice)Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
Band Toh Ab Bajay GadaggerTBATBDAnjum ShahzadBig Bang Productions' debut film[21]

Selected television

YearDramaRole
2003Umrao Jaan Ada
2004Wujood-e-Laraib[6]
2005La HaasilZain Adaab
Lahasil[6]
2008Yeh Zindagi HaiBhola
2009Tum Jo Miley[6]Hadi
Veena[6]
Aashti[6]
Woh ishq
Tair-e-lahooti
2010Sandal[6]
Main Abdul Qadir Hoon[1]Abdul Qadir
2011Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana SaayaMazhar
Main Chand Si[1]Farhan
Mastana Mahi[6]Adal Soomro
Ek Hatheli Pe Hina Ek Hatheli Pe Lahoo
2012Mera Saaein 2[1]Malik Wajahat Hayat
Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si[6]Mohsin
2013DaaghMurad
Kankar[28]Sikandar
Mere Hamrahi[6]Ahmed
2014Koi Nahi Apna[29]
Maaye Ni[30]
Pul sirat
2015Dusri Bivi[31]Hassan

As Host

Yearshow
2005-14Jago Pakistan Jago
2014 –presentJeeto Pakistan[9]

As Producer

(Under banner of Big Bang Entertainment)

YearTitleNetwork
2013Meri BetiARY Digital
2014Koi Nahi ApnaARY Digital
2014Dusri BiviARY Digital[31]
2014Bahu Begum
Soutan
2015Rang LaagaARY Digital
2015Mere Jeevan SaathiARY Digital
2015BegunaahARY Digital
2015Zinda DargorARY Digital
2016Be AibUrdu 1
2016Yeh IshqARY Digital
2016WaadaARY Digital
2016MuqabilARY Digital
2016BeqasoorARY Digital
2016Andaaz-e-SitamUrdu 1
2016Haya Kay RangARY Zindagi
2016NaimatARY Digital
2016Tum Yaad AayeARY Digital
2016Aap Ke LiyeARY Digital
2016SaheliyaanARY Digital
2016Mere Baba ki Ounchi HaveliARY Zindagi
2016Teri Chah MeinARY Digital
2016Mera Yaar Mila DeARY Digital
2016Socha Na ThaARY Digital
2016Dil HaariARY Digital
2016Shehzada SaleemARY Digital
2017Bubbly Kya Chahti HaiARY Digital
2017Mubarak Ho Beti Hui HaiARY Digital
2017ZaakhamARY Digital
2017Bilqees Urf BittoUrdu 1
2017Bachay Baraye FarokhtUrdu 1
2017Teri RazaARY Digital
2017Aisi Hai TanhaiARY Digital
2018Meri GuriyaARY Digital
2018NibahARY Digital
2018Babban Khala Ki BetiyannARY Digital
2018BadbakhtARY Zindagi
2018BalaaARY Digital
2018KhudparastARY Digital
2018VisaalARY Digital
2019CheekhARY Digital
2019BandishARY Digital
2019HasadARY Digital

Awards and nominations

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef
Lux Style Awards
2011Haal-e-DilBest TV ActorNominated
2012Abdul Qadir – Main Abdul Qadir HoonNominated[32]
Adal Soomro – Mastana MahiNominated
2014Murad – DaaghNominated[33][34]
Sikandar – KankarNominated
2015Farhan – Na Maloom AfraadBest Film ActorNominated[35][36]
2017Jamal/Mir – Mah e MirNominated[37][38]
Shan Mirza – Actor in LawWon
2018Farhan – Na Maloom Afraad 2Nominated[39][40]
2019Raja – Load WeddingBest Actor (Critics' choice)Won[41]
Best Actor (Viewers' choice)Nominated
Hum Awards
2013Jago Pakistan JagoHum Award for Best HostWon[42]
2014Sikandar – KankarHum Award for Best ActorNominated[43]
Hum Award for Best Actor PopularNominated
Kankar (shared with Sanam Baloch)Hum Award for Best Onscreen CoupleNominated
Hum Award for Best Onscreen Couple PopularNominated
Hum Style Awards
2016Jeeto PakistanMost Stylish TV HostNominated[44][45]
International Pakistan Prestige Awards
2017Shan Mirza – Actor in LawBest Film ActorWon[46][47]
Pakistan International Film Festival
2018Shan Mirza – Actor in LawBest Actor (Male)Won[48]

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