Fahad Salahuddin (Sindhi language: فھد صلاح الدين, ; born 26 June 1983), known professionally as Fahad Mustafa (), is a Pakistanis 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. 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.
Born in Karachi, Pakistan, Mustafa is the son of veteran Sindhi people 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.
He initially enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Baqai Medical University in Karachi, but dropped out before completing his studies.
Mustafa has credited Indian actor Govinda for inspiring him to become an actor.
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.
As of 2017 he had announced that will also be producing three films; the first Anjum Shahzad'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.
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. He then also hosted the opening ceremony of the 2017 Pakistan Super League in Dubai.
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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 | ||
Actor in Law | Shan Mirza | |||
Imran | Voice only | |||
2017 | Na Maloom Afraad 2 | Farhan Ahmed | ||
2018 | Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 | Rahat | ||
Load Wedding | Raja | |||
Imran | Voice only | |||
2022 | Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad | Inspector Gulab Mughal | ||
2024 | Na Baligh Afraad | Guest appearance | ||
2002 | Sheeshay Ka Mahal | PTV | |
2003 | Umrao Jaan Ada | ||
2004 | Wujood-e-Laraib | Indus TV | |
2005 | Shiddat | Hum TV | |
Lahasil | Zain Adaab | ||
2006 | Makan | Gulfam | Geo TV |
2008 | Yeh Zindagi Hai | Bhola | |
Chutkiyan | Hum TV | ||
2009 | Tum Jo Miley | Hadi | |
Veena | Veena / Murad | ARY Digital | |
Woh Ishq | |||
Aashti | Hum TV | ||
Tair-e-Lahooti | Pasha | ||
2010 | Main Abdul Qadir Hoon | Abdul Qadir | |
Sandal | Geo Entertainment | ||
2011 | Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya | Mazhar | ARY Digital |
Main Chand Si | Farhan | ||
Mastana Mahi | Adal Soomro | Hum TV | |
Ek Hatheli Pe Hina Ek Hatheli Pe Lahoo | Geo Entertainment | ||
2012 | Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si | Mohsin | Hum TV |
Mera Saaein 2 | Malik Wajahat Hayat | ARY Digital | |
2013 | Daagh | Murad | |
Mere Humrahi | Ahmed | ||
Kankar | Sikandar | Hum TV | |
2014 | Koi Nahi Apna | Hamza | ARY Digital |
Maaye Ni | |||
Pul Sirat | |||
2015 | Dusri Bivi | Hassan | |
2024 | Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum | Mustafa Ahmed |
2009–14 | Jago Pakistan Jago |
2014–present | Jeeto Pakistan |
ARY Digital | ||
Koi Nahi Apna | ||
Dusri Biwi | ||
Bahu Begum | ||
Soutan | ||
Rang Laaga | ||
Mere Jeevan Saathi | ||
Begunaah | ||
Zinda Dargor | ||
Urdu 1 | ||
ARY Digital | ||
Waada | ||
Muqabil | ||
Beqasoor | ||
Urdu 1 | ||
ARY Zindagi | ||
ARY Digital | ||
Tum Yaad Aaye | ||
Aap Ke Liye | ||
Saheliyaan | ||
ARY Zindagi | ||
ARY Digital | ||
Mera Yaar Miladay | ||
ARY Zindagi | ||
ARY Zindagi | ||
ARY Digital | ||
Bubbly Kya Chahti Hai | ||
Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hai | ||
Zaakham | ||
Urdu 1 | ||
Bachay Baraye Farokht | ||
ARY Digital | ||
Aisi Hai Tanhai | ||
Meri Guriya | ||
Nibah | ||
Babban Khala Ki Betiyann | ||
ARY Zindagi | ||
ARY Digital | ||
Khudparast | ||
Visaal | ||
Cheekh | ||
Bandish | ||
Hasad | ||
Bewafa | ||
Ishqiya | ||
Jalan | ||
Nand | ||
Aulaad | ||
Dunk | ||
Ishq Hai | ||
Lockdown | Express Entertainment | |
Hum Tum | ||
2022 | Dil-e-Veeran | ARY Digital |
Taqdeer | ||
Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha | ||
Pyar Deewangi Hai (TV series) | ||
2023 | Maray Hi Rahna | |
Mayi Ri | ||
Mein | ||
Bandish 2 | ||
2024 | Hasarat | |
Tera Waada | ||
Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet | ||
Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum | ||
2025 | Parwarish | |
Biryani |
15th Lux Style Awards | Best TV Play | Rang Laaga | rowspan="5" |
17th Lux Style Awards | Muqabil | ||
18th Lux Style Awards | Aisi Hai Tanhai | ||
19th Lux Style Awards | Cheekh | ||
21st Lux Style Awards | Ishq Hai
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22nd Lux Style Awards | Best TV Long Play | Betiyaan |
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