Fawad Khan is a Pakistani actor, mannequin, singer, producer, and screenwriter. He gained immense reputation together with his Pakistani TV dramas ‘Humsafar’ (2011) and ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai’ (2012). He was critically acclaimed for his efficiency within the Hindi movie ‘Kapoor & Sons’ (2016) by which he performed the function of a closeted gay.
Wiki/Biography
Fawad Afzal Khan was born on Sunday, 29 November 1981 (age 40 years; as of 2022) in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. His zodiac signal is Sagittarius. He began his education at an American faculty. He accomplished A ranges from Lahore Grammar College, Johar City, Pakistan.
Fawad Khan’s faculty {photograph}
He then pursued software program engineering on the Nationwide College of Laptop and Rising Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan.
Bodily Look
Top (approx.): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx.): 65 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Darkish Brown
Physique Measurements (approx.): Chest 38″, Waist 32″, Biceps 12″
Household
Fawad was born in a household of Muslim Pathans or Pashtuns.
Mother and father & Siblings
His father, Afzal Khan was born in Patiala, British India (now Punjab, India), who used to work in a pharmaceutical firm. His mom was born in Lucknow, British India (now Uttar Pradesh, India). He has two sisters. His elder sister, Aliya, works as an architect, and his youthful sister, Sana, is a doctor.
Fawad Khan’s mom
Fawad Khan together with his sister Sana
Fawad Khan together with his sister Aliya
Spouse & Kids
On the age of 16, Fawad met his spouse Sadaf whereas he was learning at Lahore Grammar College, Johar City, Pakistan, and Sadaf was learning within the lady’s wing of the identical faculty. Fawad had a crush on her, however he couldn’t categorical his emotions to her as he was fairly shy. So, he began chatting on-line with Sadaf, and so they quickly turned good mates. When Fawad was 17 years previous, he met with an accident and was hospitalised. When Fawad’s mates visited the hospital they informed him that Sadaf was asking about him. Fawad then realised that Sadaf had the identical emotions for him as he had for her. After just a few days, they met one another and inside just a few days of their assembly, Fawad proposed to her. She accepted the proposal, and so they began relationship. After finishing their education, they took admission to totally different schools. Fawad used to attend for Sadaf on the gate of her faculty day by day. He was so constant in it that after the gatekeeper thought he was a pupil in Sadaf’s faculty. After relationship for just a few years, the couple determined to get married. Initially, Sadaf’s mother and father rejected their relationship as they weren’t pleased with Fawad’s occupation as a singer at the moment. When Fawad obtained to know this, he began doing a 9 to five job, after which Sadaf’s mother and father agreed to their marriage. On 12 November 2005, the couple had a nikaah ceremony in Karachi.
A collage of Fawad Khan’s marriage ceremony footage
The couple has three kids one son, Aayaan Khan, and two daughters named Elayna Khan and Bia Khan.
Fawad Khan together with his spouse and kids
Fawad Khan’s spouse and kids
Autograph
Fawad Khan’s autograph
Profession
Tv
On the age of 17, whereas he was performing within the Urdu adaptation of Spartacus play, a Pakistani TV director noticed him, and after virtually two years of noticing him, he provided Fawad a job in a Pakistani sitcom. Fawad accepted the provide and made his TV appearing debut within the Pakistani TV sitcom ‘Jutt and Bond’ (2001) by which he performed the function of Bond. In an interview, whereas speaking about his debut TV sitcom, he mentioned,
He referred to as me to say that he was directing a sitcom and requested if I’d wish to be in it. He informed me I might make Rs 3,000 per episode. I shortly did the psychological math and realised I might be taking house a cool Rs 12,000 Pakistani rupees. I felt like a king Once I did be a part of the trade, I did it with a heavy coronary heart. I used to search out TV sub-standard and thought nobody watched it. However when my exhibits obtained a mad response, I realised I wanted to tug my socks up and take this medium severely.”
Jutt and Bond (2001)
He then appeared in just a few Pakistani TV dramas like ‘Satrangi’ (2008), ‘Daastan’ (2010), ‘Akbari Asghari’ (2011), and ‘Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan’ (2011). Fawad gained immense reputation with the Pakistani TV dramas ‘Humsafar’ (2011) and ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai’ (2012).
‘Humsafar’ (2011)
In 2013, he appeared in just a few extra Pakistani dramas like ‘Numm.’
‘Numm’ (2013)
Telefilm
Fawad Khan has acted in Pakistani telefilms like ‘Aaj Kuch Na Kaho’ (2010), ‘Behadd’ (2013), and ‘Armaan’ (2013).
‘Behadd’ (2013)
Movie
Pakistani
Quickly after his debut in a TV sitcom, he obtained a proposal to behave within the Pakistani movie ‘Khuda Kay Liye’ (2007) by which he performed the function of Sarmad.
‘Khuda Kay Liye’ (2007)
He then did just a few cameo appearances within the Pakistani movies like ‘Ho Mann Jahaan’ (2016), ‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’ (2018), and ‘Parey Hut Love’ (2019).
‘Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2’ (2018)
Hindi
Fawad made his Hindi movie debut with the 2014 movie ‘Khoobsurat’ as Vikram Singh Rathore.
Fawad Khan as Vikram Singh Rathore in ‘Khoobsurat’ (2014)
He rose to fame in India with the Hindi movie ‘Kapoor & Sons’ (2016) starring Alia Bhatt, Rishi Kapoor, and Sidharth Malhotra.
‘Kapoor & Sons’ (2016)
In the identical yr, he performed the function of Anushka Sharma‘s husband within the Hindi movie ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.’
Fawad Khan as DJ Ali in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016)
Music Band
From 1994 to 2000, two music bands which gained immense reputation in Pakistan had been ‘Entity’ and ‘Paradigm.’ The Pakistani singer Ahmad Ali Butt was the lead vocalist of Entity band, whereas, Fawad Khan was the lead vocalist of Paradigm band. In 2001, whereas Ahmad Ali and Fawad had been working collectively within the Pakistani TV sitcom ‘Jutt and Bond,’ the director of the sitcom requested Fawad and Ahmad to make the title observe of the present. Each the bands collaborated and recorded the title observe of ‘Jutt and Bond’ titled “Hamein Aazma.” In 2002, members of Entity and Paradigm determined to ship their observe “Hamein Aazma” within the Pakistani TV sequence ‘Pepsi Battle of the Bands.’ After their track was chosen within the audition spherical of the competitors, each the bands participated within the competitors with the band title ‘Entity Paradigm.’ The band was positioned second within the competitors.
Fawad Khan together with his band members
On 20 September 2002, the band carried out reside for the primary time at Lahore Grammar College, Gulberg, Pakistan. In 2002, the band signed one yr contract with Pepsi. In 2003, Entity Paradigm launched its first music album titled ‘Irtiqa.’ A few of the songs launched underneath the album are “Fitrat,” “Kahan Hai Tu,” “Hamein Aazma,” and “Hamesha.”From 2002 to 2007, he labored as a singer underneath the music label Lips Music, and from 2009 to 2015, he labored as an impartial singer. His genres in music are various rock, heavy steel, various steel, progressive steel, rapcore, and nu-metal. He performs the devices like guitar and drums. Nevertheless, on 9 January 2007, the band introduced their disbandment, and Fawad continued his appearing profession after it. On 12 March 2009, Entity Paradigm reunited with some authentic members together with Fawad and a few new members. In 2010, the band carried out within the third season of Coke Studio, and in the identical yr, the Entity Paradigm launched its first single “Shor Macha.” In 2012, Fawad Khan left the band and continued his appearing profession. He lent his voice to the official anthem of the Pakistan Tremendous League titled “Khel Deewano Ka” (2019).
Social Work
Fawad has been related to numerous social companies. In 2015, he attended Islamic Aid USA fundraisers in San Jose and Washington, D.C. to lift funds for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Most cancers Hospital and Analysis Centre, Lahore, Pakistan. He has additionally raised funds for Pakistani charitable organisations by attending seminars in numerous nations. In 2015, Fawad, alongside together with his spouse Sadaf, attended a tree plantation occasion at Shaukat Khanum Memorial Most cancers Hospital and Analysis Centre in Peshawar, Pakistan. In an interview, whereas speaking to the reporters, he mentioned,
I’ve been taking part within the fundraising campaigns for Shaukat Khanum Hospital since my childhood. I take nice pleasure in giving again to the group and provide my assist for Shaukat Khanum Memorial Most cancers Hospital and Analysis Centre in Peshawar.”
Different Work
Fawad has walked the ramp for a lot of Pakistani style designers like Munib Nawaz in 2010, Umar Sayeed in 2012, and for the Republic by Omar Farooq in 2015. In August 2012, Fawad and his spouse Sadaf launched a feminine clothes line ‘Silk by Fawad Khan.’ The debut assortment of the clothes line was launched in Lahore, Pakistan. In 2015, he was featured within the Pakistani track “Urain Ge” by Ali Zafar which is a tribute to the victims of the 2014 Peshawar faculty assault. The track featured many different Pakistani celebrities like Mahira Khan, Sanam Saeed, Humaima Malick, Ali Azmat, and Mehreen Raheel.
Urain Ge track poster
In January 2016, he labored because the model ambassador for the Pakistan Tremendous League’s Islamabad United cricket workforce. He has additionally appeared in numerous TV commercials like Zameen.com, Oppo Cellular, and Lux Cleaning soap.
In July 2017, he judged the Pakistani TV sequence Pepsi Battle of the Bands together with Atif Aslam and Meesha Shafi.
Fawad Khan as decide on Pepsi Battle of the Bands
Controversy
Touch upon Uri Assault
In 2016, there have been rumours that put up the URI Assault, the Indian political social gathering Maharashtra Navnirman Sena urged all of the Pakistanis artists to go away India together with Fawad Khan. Based on some media sources, on reaching Pakistan, Fawad mentioned,
Indian individual’s coronary heart is so small.”
Reportedly, Fawad even denied commenting on the Uri assault. The matter heated up when an Indian blogger tweeted,
A tweet on Fawad Khan’s ban
Quickly, the Indian netizens began backlashing Fawad Khan, whereas, the folks from Pakistan began sharing unfavourable feedback in regards to the blogger. Later, Fawad Khan shared his aspect of the story by means of his Fb account. He wrote,
That is the primary time I’ve spoken on the matter. Please disregard every other phrases attributed to me throughout this time as a result of I’ve not mentioned them. I thank all my followers and fellow artists from Pakistan, India and folks generally all around the world who’ve proven continued assist for his or her perception in love and understanding to unite a divisive world.”
His reply was not taken effectively by some netizens, and so they referred to as Fawad a diplomatic individual.
Awards
Lux Fashion Awards
- 2008: Greatest Actor for the Pakistani movie Khuda Ke Liye
- 2013: Greatest Actor-Satellite tv for pc for the Pakistani TV drama Humsafar
- 2014: Greatest Actor-Satellite tv for pc for the Pakistani TV drama Zindagi Gulzar Hai
Pakistan Media Awards
- 2011: Greatest Actor-Satellite tv for pc for the Pakistani TV drama Dastaan
Hum Awards
- 2013: Greatest Onscreen Couple (with Mahira Khan) for the Pakistani TV drama Humsafar
- 2013: Hum Honorary Phenomenal Serial Award for the Pakistani TV drama Humsafar
- 2014: Greatest Actor-In style for the Pakistani TV drama Zindagi Gulzar Hai
- 2014: Greatest Onscreen Couple-Jury (with Sanam Saeed) for the Pakistani TV drama Zindagi Gulzar Hai
- 2014: Greatest Onscreen Couple In style (with Sanam Saeed) for the Pakistani TV drama Zindagi Gulzar Hai
- 2015: Worldwide Icon of The 12 months
BIG Star Leisure Awards
- 2014: Most Entertaining Actor (Movie) Debut-Male for the Hindi movie Khoobsurat
Filmfare Awards
- 2015: Greatest Male Debut for the Hindi movie Khoobsurat
Fawad Khan whereas receiving Filmfare award
- 2017: Greatest Supporting Actor for the Hindi movie Kapoor & Sons
ARY Movie Awards
- 2016: Worldwide Icon of The 12 months
Achievements
- 2014: third in Occasions 50 Most Fascinating Males
- 2015: Most Lovely Man by Vogue Magnificence Awards
- 2016: Listed in Occasions Most Fascinating Man
- 2016: Third on Jap Eye 50 Sexiest Asian Males
- 2017: Sixth in 50 Sexiest Asian Males In The World by Jap Eye
Word: He has obtained many extra awards.
Revenue/Charges
Fawad Khan costs Rs 1 crore per movie as of 2021. He costs round Rs 3 lakh per TV serial episode, and Rs 15-30 million for every business venture.
Favourites
- Meals: Butter Hen and Hen Biryani
Information/Trivia
- Through the gulf warfare in 1990, Fawad’s father labored in numerous cities like Athens, Dubai, Riyadh, and Manchester throughout the Gulf Battle. When he was 13, his household returned to Lahore.
- Fawad Khan was the top boy in his faculty. In an interview, he shared that he was typically bullied in school. He mentioned,
I used to be picked on and I used to be bullied in class. Now I take a look at it in a really humorous manner, I studied in an American faculty and the thought of brown and white folks simply didn’t combine too effectively, I feel,” I used to be sort of bullied that manner as effectively, and in addition as a result of I used to be the quiet one within the class. I don’t like confrontation, I keep away from it. I hate arguments. I truly don’t know what I used to be doing in class. I feel I daydreamed and slept my manner by means of lessons.”
- In his leisure time, he loves to observe cartoons on TV together with his kids.
- He used to play cricket and tennis in class and faculty, however after he was detected with sort 1 diabetes, he stopped involving in sports activities.
- He’s the primary Pakistani to characteristic on the duvet web page of Filmfare journal twice i.e., in September 2014 and October 2015.
Fawad Khan featured on Filmfare journal cowl
- Fawad Khan, alongside together with his household, carried out Hajj to Mecca in 2018. There, he was invited by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia over the annual Hajj lunch.
- In an interview, when he was requested about his smoking behavior, he mentioned,
In my case, I used to smoke in class. We’d cover behind the swimming pool to smoke. There was pipes there with uncooked and unfinished concrete on it. We’d swim, come out, take a puff and return once more. As soon as, once I was standing in opposition to these concrete pipes, I obtained scratches and cuts. However I jumped again into the swimming pool. The water had not been handled that day. I developed a horrible an infection. I misplaced 10 kilos. That’s once I realised that I used to be diabetic.”
- He’s typically noticed consuming alcohol at events and occasions.
