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Fahad Shaikh Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth22 February 1989

Age32 Years (as of 2021)

BirthplaceLahore, Pakistan

ProfessionActor, TV Host, Filmmaker

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

SpouseMehreen

FamilySon (born 2015); sister Hira Asif; three younger brothers

Fahad Shaikh Biography

Pakistani actor, television host and filmmaker Fahad Shaikh rose from hosting on Style 360 to leading roles in TV dramas and work in digital films. Born in

Early life and background

Fahad Shaikh was born on 22 February 1989 in Lahore, Pakistan. He grew up in Lahore, attended Beaconhouse School there, and pursued further accountancy studies at SKANS School of Accountancy’s ACCA campus in Lahore as well as the London College of Accountancy. His formal education includes professional credentials in accountancy (CAT and ACCA) and a diploma in filmmaking.

Career

Shaikh began his media career as a television host. His first hosting appearance was on the programme 11 Number in 2011, which aired on Style 360. Over time he transitioned into acting, taking on a lead role in the television series Haya Kay Rung in 2016 on ARY Zindagi.

Following that breakthrough, he appeared in a number of Pakistani television dramas across the late 2010s and into 2020, including Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai (2017), Meraas (2017), Badbakht (2018), Bandish (2019) and Jalan (2020). He also took part in television variety and game formats, appearing as a guest on the game show Kasoti Online in 2020.

Shaikh has expanded into short and feature-length work as well. He acted in the short film Naam Kya Rakha? (2020), released on the digital channel See Prime, and in 2021 he appeared in You..Me..Us., which is described as Pakistan’s first-ever digital feature film. He has also worked behind the camera as a filmmaker and holds a diploma in filmmaking.

Beyond acting and filmmaking, Shaikh has produced music videos and uploaded songs to his self-titled YouTube channel. That channel also includes videos on health and fitness. He has appeared in television commercials, including spots for Veet Men and Flower AC, and has participated in celebrity cricket events such as the ARY Cricket League and the Ramzan Night Cup.

Public profile

Shaikh is identified with Punjabi ethnicity and holds Pakistani nationality. Physical details listed include a height of approximately 173 cm (about 5'8") with black eyes and black hair. In interviews he has spoken appreciatively of colleagues from projects such as Jalan and has described Fahad Mustafa as a close friend and mentor figure.

On the personal front, Fahad married Mehreen in 2012. Mehreen is noted as the daughter of Pakistani singer Shahida Mini. The couple have a son who was born in 2015. He has three younger brothers and a younger sister named Hira Asif.

Shaikh maintains personal interests that appear in his public profile: he is a dog lover and owns a pet dog named Dollar, describes himself as spiritual with frequent mosque visits, and operates a clothing brand called FS Clothing. He has also spoken publicly about early career challenges, including a period of depression when he struggled to find desirable acting work.

Latest updates

Recent projects referenced include the short film Naam Kya Rakha? (2020) and the digital feature film You..Me..Us. (2021). In addition to screen work, he remains active on digital platforms through his YouTube uploads and continues to appear in commercials and celebrity sports events.

Public image

Fahad Shaikh is recognised as a multi-faceted media professional who has worked as a host, actor, singer and filmmaker. Favourite performers he has mentioned include actors Bilal Abbas and Fahad Mustafa, actress Sonam Bajwa and singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. His public persona mixes professional ambition with personal interests in fitness, fashion and faith.

Editorial Review and Sources

This F4U profile is written from publicly available career and profile information, then reviewed for clarity before publication. If you spot an outdated detail about Fahad Shaikh, send the page URL and a reliable correction source to f4udotin@gmail.com.

Reference context: StarsUnfolded
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Recent Work

Naam Kya Rakha?

Short film released on the digital channel See Prime (2020).

2020
You..Me..Us.

Described as Pakistan’s first digital feature film (2021).

2021
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Career Highlights

  1. TV hosting debut on 11 Number (Style 360) in 2011
  2. Lead actor in Haya Kay Rung (2016) on ARY Zindagi
  3. Appearances in TV dramas including Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai, Meraas, Badbakht, Bandish and Jalan
  4. Acted in short film Naam Kya Rakha? (2020) and digital feature You..Me..Us. (2021)
  5. Runs a YouTube channel with music and fitness content and owns FS Clothing
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fahad Shaikh born?

22 February 1989

What is Fahad Shaikh known for?

Actor, TV Host, Filmmaker

What is Fahad Shaikh’s marital status?

Married

Who is Fahad Shaikh married to?

Mehreen