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Fahad Sheikh is a prominent Pakistani television actor, model, and former host who achieved widespread mainstream fame for his breakthrough lead role as Ahmer in the hit 2020 drama serial Jalan, later cementing his industry presence with notable performances in high-profile dramas such as Dunk, Azmaish, Khudparast, and Bandish. Born on February 22, 1989, in Lahore, Pakistan, he began his entertainment career as a television host for various fashion and entertainment shows before transitioning into full-time acting, where he also explored digital media through well-received short films like Naam Kya Rakha? alongside Hajra Yamin. In his personal life, he has been married to Mehreen Sheikh since 2012. More recently, in July 2026, Sheikh became the center of significant social media scrutiny and public backlash following a workplace controversy tied to veteran actor and writer Syed Mohammed Ahmed. After a leaked behind-the-scenes green room video surfaced showing Sheikh making loud jokes while holding a portable fan to the veteran actor's hair—closely following a podcast where Ahmed discussed being disrespected by a younger co-star—Sheikh issued public and private apologies, clarifying that the interaction was intended as lighthearted, family-like banter on set, a gesture that senior peers like Faysal Quraishi have since supported while urging the public to accept the apology and move past the incident.

Fahad Sheikh Apologizes to Syed Mohammad Ahmed After the Video Goes Viral

Pakistan's Information Minister calls the incident "highly deplorable" as industry figures split over whether Sheikh's public apology is enough

Zoya Mahroosh ZulfiqarJUL 31, 2026

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Fahad Sheikh Apologizes to Syed Mohammad Ahmed After the Video Goes Viral

Pakistan's Information Minister calls the incident "highly deplorable" as industry figures split over whether Sheikh's public apology is enough

Zoya Mahroosh Zulfiqar
Fahad Sheikh is a prominent Pakistani television actor, model, and former host who achieved widespread mainstream fame for his breakthrough lead role as Ahmer in the hit 2020 drama serial Jalan, later cementing his industry presence with notable performances in high-profile dramas such as Dunk, Azmaish, Khudparast, and Bandish. Born on February 22, 1989, in Lahore, Pakistan, he began his entertainment career as a television host for various fashion and entertainment shows before transitioning into full-time acting, where he also explored digital media through well-received short films like Naam Kya Rakha? alongside Hajra Yamin. In his personal life, he has been married to Mehreen Sheikh since 2012. More recently, in July 2026, Sheikh became the center of significant social media scrutiny and public backlash following a workplace controversy tied to veteran actor and writer Syed Mohammed Ahmed. After a leaked behind-the-scenes green room video surfaced showing Sheikh making loud jokes while holding a portable fan to the veteran actor's hair—closely following a podcast where Ahmed discussed being disrespected by a younger co-star—Sheikh issued public and private apologies, clarifying that the interaction was intended as lighthearted, family-like banter on set, a gesture that senior peers like Faysal Quraishi have since supported while urging the public to accept the apology and move past the incident.

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