# Fahad Mustafa

Fahad Salahuddin (Sindhi: فھد مصطفي; born 26 June 1983) known professionally as Fahad Mustafa (Urdu: فہد مصطفٰی) is a Pakistani politician YouTuber, actor and producer who works in Urdu films and television. Described in the media among the nation's highest-paid actors, Mustafa is best known as the host of Jeeto Pakistan, the "biggest game show" of Pakistan.
Mustafa started his acting career with Umrao Jaan Ada and had success with the dramas Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si, Daagh, Kankar and Dusri Biwi. He then made his film debut with Na Maloom Afraad (2014) and appeared in the successful films Mah e Mir (2016), Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (2018), Load Wedding (2018) and Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad (2022). Post a break from television, Mustafa returned to dramas with Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum (2024).

## Early life

Mustafa was born to a Sindhi family in Larkana, Pakistan. His father, Salahuddin Tunio, is a well-known Sindhi actor, and he has two brothers and one sister.
Although he initially pursued a degree in doctor of pharmacy at the Baqai Medical University in Karachi, but he dropped out before completing his studies.

## Career

Mustafa was first noticed in Sheeshay Ka Mahal. In 2008, he ventured into television production. His other notable television serials include Yeh Zindagi Hai, Haal-e-Dil, Bahu Rani, Ae Dasht-e-Junoon, Masuri, Aashti, Pul Siraat, Mastana Mahi, Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, and Koi Nahi Apna. He has been the host of the well-known game show Jeeto Pakistan since 2014.
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. He then also hosted the opening ceremony of the 2017 Pakistan Super League in Dubai.
He made his film debut in 2014 in director Nabeel Qureshi's Na Maloom Afraad. It was declared a box office hit. 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, 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. 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.
He will also be producing three films; the first Anjum Shehzad's Band Toh Ab Bajay Ga, which will be written by Yasir Hussain; the second one will be written by Ali Imran under ARY Films banner; and a third one for which no details have been announced yet.
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.

## 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.

## Filmography
### Films

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2014 | Na Maloom Afraad | Farhan Ahmed | Debut Film |
| 2015 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani | Himself | Special Appearance |
| 2016 | Mah e Mir | Ahmad Jamal / Mir Taqi Mir | |
| 2016 | Actor in Law | Shan Mirza | |
| 2016 | 3 Bahadur: The Revenge of Baba Balaam | Imran | voice only |
| 2017 | Na Maloom Afraad 2 | Farhan Ahmed | |
| 2018 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 | Rahat | |
| 2018 | Load Wedding | Raja | |
| 2018 | 3 Bahadur: Rise of the Warriors | Imran | voice only |
| 2022 | Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad | Inspector Gulab Mughal | |
| 2024 | Na Baligh Afraad | Inspector Gulab Mughal | Guest Appearance |
| 2025 | My Daddy My Superhero † | TBA | Completed |
| 2025 | Band Toh Ab Bajay Ga † | TBA | Completed |

### Television

| Year | Drama | Role |
| 2003 | Umrao Jaan Ada | |
| 2004 | Wujood-e-Laraib | |
| 2005 | Shiddat | |
| 2005 | Lahasil | Zain Adaab |
| 2006 | Makan | Gulfam |
| 2008 | Yeh Zindagi Hai | Bhola |
| 2008 | Chutkiyan | |
| 2009 | Tum Jo Miley | Hadi |
| 2009 | Veena | Veena |
| 2009 | Aashti | |
| 2009 | Woh ishq | |
| 2009 | Tair-e-Lahooti | Pasha |
| 2010 | Sandal | |
| 2010 | Main Abdul Qadir Hoon | Abdul Qadir |
| 2011 | Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | Mazhar |
| 2011 | Main Chand Si | Farhan |
| 2011 | Mastana Mahi | Adal Soomro |
| 2011 | Ek Hatheli Pe Hina Ek Hatheli Pe Lahoo | |
| 2012 | Mera Saaein 2 | Malik Wajahat Hayat |
| 2012 | Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si | Mohsin |
| 2013 | Daagh | Murad |
| 2013 | Kankar | Sikandar |
| 2013 | Mere Hamrahi | Ahmed |
| 2014 | Koi Nahi Apna | Hamza |
| 2014 | Maaye Ni | |
| 2014 | Pul Sirat | |
| 2015 | Dusri Bivi | Hassan |
| 2024 | Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum | Mustafa Ahmed |

#### As host

| Year | Show |
| 2009–14 | Jago Pakistan Jago |
| 2014–present | Jeeto Pakistan |

### As producer

(Under banner of Big Bang Entertainment)
| Year | Title | Network |
| 2013 | Meri Beti | ARY Digital |
| 2014 | Koi Nahi Apna | ARY Digital |
| 2014 | Dusri Biwi | ARY Digital |
| 2014 | Bahu Begum | |
| | Soutan | |
| 2015 | Rang Laaga | ARY Digital |
| 2015 | Mere Jeevan Saathi | ARY Digital |
| 2015 | Begunaah | ARY Digital |
| 2015 | Zinda Dargor | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Bay Aib | Urdu 1 |
| 2016 | Yeh Ishq | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Waada | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Muqabil | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Beqasoor | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Andaaz-e-Sitam | Urdu 1 |
| 2016 | Haya Kay Rang | ARY Zindagi |
| 2016 | Naimat | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Tum Yaad Aaye | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Aap Ke Liye | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Saheliyaan | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Mere Baba ki Ounchi Haveli | ARY Zindagi |
| 2016 | Teri Chah Mein | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Mera Yaar Miladay | ARY Digital |
| 2016 | Socha Na Tha | ARY Zindagi |
| 2016 | Dil Haari | ARY Zindagi |
| 2016 | Shehzada Saleem | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Bubbly Kya Chahti Hai | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Zaakham | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Bilqees Urf Bitto | Urdu 1 |
| 2017 | Bachay Baraye Farokht | Urdu 1 |
| 2017 | Teri Raza | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | | ARY Digital |
| 2017 | Aisi Hai Tanhai | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Meri Guriya | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Nibah | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Babban Khala Ki Betiyann | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Badbakht | ARY Zindagi |
| 2018 | Balaa | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Khudparast | ARY Digital |
| 2018 | Visaal | ARY Digital |
| 2019 | Cheekh | ARY Digital |
| 2019 | Bandish | ARY Digital |
| 2019 | Hasad | ARY Digital |
| 2019 | Bewafa | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Ishqiya | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Jalan | ARY Digital |
| 2020–2021 | Nand | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Aulaad | ARY Digital |
| 2020 | Dunk | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Ishq Hai | ARY Digital |
| 2021 | Lockdown | Express Entertainment |
| 2021 | Hum Tum | Express Entertainment |
| 2022 | Dil-e-Veeran | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Taqdeer | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha | ARY Digital |
| 2022 | Pyar Deewangi Hai (TV series) | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Maray Hi Rahna | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Mayi Ri | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Mein | ARY Digital |
| 2023 | Bandish 2 | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Hasarat | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Tera Waada | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet | ARY Digital |
| 2024 | Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum | ARY Digital |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
| Lux Style Awards |||||
| 2009 | Kaisey Aye Karar | Best TV Actor (Terrestrial) | Nominated |
| 2010 | Veena | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Nominated |
| 2011 | Haal-e-Dil | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Nominated |
| 2012 | Abdul Qadir – Main Abdul Qadir Hoon | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Nominated |
| 2012 | Adal Soomro – Mastana Mahi | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Nominated |
| 2014 | Murad – Daagh | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Nominated |
| 2014 | Sikandar – Kankar | Best TV Actor (Satellite) | Nominated |
| 2015 | Farhan – Na Maloom Afraad | Best Film Actor | Nominated |
| 2017 | Jamal/Mir – Mah e Mir | Best Lead Actor in a Film | Nominated |
| 2017 | Shan Mirza – Actor in Law | Best Lead Actor in a Film | Won |
| 2018 | Farhan – Na Maloom Afraad 2 | Best Lead Actor in a Film | Nominated |
| 2019 | Raja – Load Wedding | Best Film Actor (Critics' choice) | Won |
| Hum Awards |||||
| 2013 | Jago Pakistan Jago | Hum Award for Best Host | Won |
| 2014 | Sikandar – Kankar | Hum Award for Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2014 | Sikandar – Kankar | Hum Award for Best Actor Popular | Nominated |
| 2014 | Kankar (shared with Sanam Baloch) | Hum Award for Best Onscreen Couple | Nominated |
| 2014 | Kankar (shared with Sanam Baloch) | Hum Award for Best Onscreen Couple Popular | Nominated |
| Hum Style Awards |||||
| 2016 | Jeeto Pakistan | Most Stylish TV Host | Nominated |
| International Pakistan Prestige Awards |||||
| 2017 | Shan Mirza – Actor in Law | Best Film Actor | Won |
| Pakistan International Film Festival |||||
| 2018 | Shan Mirza – Actor in Law | Best Actor (Male) | Won |

### Production awards

| Ceremony | Category | Project | Result |
| 15th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play | Rang Laaga | Nominated |
| 17th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play | Muqabil | Nominated |
| 18th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play | Aisi Hai Tanhai | Nominated |
| 19th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play | Cheekh | Nominated |
| 21st Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play | Ishq Hai | Nominated |
| 22nd Lux Style Awards | Best TV Long Play | Betiyaan | Won |