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Fawad Khan Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth29 November 1981

Age40 Years

BirthplaceKarachi, Sindh, Pakistan

ProfessionActor, Model, Singer, Producer, and Screenwriter

NationalityPakistani

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSadaf Khan

FamilySon - Aayaan Khan; Daughters - Elayna Khan and Bia Khan

Fawad Khan Biography

Fawad Afzal Khan is a Pakistani actor, model, singer, producer and screenwriter who rose to prominence through television dramas and later expanded into fil

Early life and background

Fawad Afzal Khan was born on 29 November 1981 in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. The son of Afzal Khan, he grew up moving between cities because of his father’s transferable job and spent parts of his childhood in places such as Athens, Dubai, Riyadh and Manchester. His schooling included time at an American school and later Lahore Grammar School, Johar Town, where he was active enough to serve as head boy. He studied software engineering at the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences in Lahore.

Career

Khan’s entry into the entertainment world began in his late teens after a stage performance drew the attention of a television director. His early television work included the sitcom Jutt and Bond (2001), which was his first TV appearance. While still pursuing music and television, he helped form the band Entity Paradigm through a collaboration of two college bands; the group placed second in Pepsi Battle of the Bands and released the album Irtiqa in 2003. Entity Paradigm performed live and recorded singles including the 2010 release “Shor Macha.” Khan left the band in 2012 to concentrate on acting.

On television, Khan built a reputation across a range of serials and telefilms. His credits include Satrangi (2008), Daastan (2010), Akbari Asghari (2011), Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan (2011), Humsafar (2011), Zindagi Gulzar Hai (2012) and Numm (2013). He also appeared in telefilms such as Aaj Kuch Na Kaho (2010), Behadd (2013) and Armaan (2013). Humsafar and Zindagi Gulzar Hai were particularly important in raising his profile.

Khan’s screen work extended into cinema. He appeared in the Pakistani film Khuda Kay Liye (2007) and later crossed into Bollywood, making a notable debut in Khoobsurat (2014). Subsequent Hindi films included Kapoor & Sons (2016) and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016). He has also made cameo appearances in Pakistani films such as Ho Mann Jahaan (2016), Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (2018) and Parey Hut Love (2019).

Awards and recognition

Over the years Khan has been recognized with multiple awards from Pakistani and Indian institutions. Honors listed in his career include Lux Style Awards, Hum Awards, Pakistan Media Awards, ARY Film Awards and accolades from Filmfare and the BIG Star Entertainment Awards. Public lists and magazines have repeatedly named him among desirable and attractive public figures, and he has been placed in rankings such as Times Most Desirable Men and Eastern Eye’s lists of sexiest Asian men.

Public profile

Khan’s public life includes longstanding marriage and a family. He met his future wife Sadaf while in school; they married on 12 November 2005 and have children together. He has been described as non-vegetarian and his listed physical statistics include a height of approximately 178 cm and an eye colour of dark brown. Professionally he is credited as an actor, model, singer, producer and screenwriter.

Philanthropy and public engagement

Khan has participated in fundraising and charity events, including work to support Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre. He has attended fundraisers for Islamic Relief USA and taken part in tree-planting and donation activities tied to charitable causes.

Latest updates

In addition to continuing public appearances and occasional film cameos, Khan’s most widely reported projects in the excerpt include his roles in the Hindi films Kapoor & Sons and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (both 2016) and his earlier Bollywood debut in Khoobsurat (2014). The material also notes his departure from Entity Paradigm in 2012 to focus on acting.

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Recent Work

Kapoor & Sons

Hindi film in which Khan played a notable role (2016).

2016
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Hindi film featuring Khan (2016).

2016
Khoobsurat

Khan's Bollywood debut (2014).

2014
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Career Highlights

  1. Rose to fame with Pakistani TV dramas Humsafar (2011) and Zindagi Gulzar Hai (2012).
  2. Member of the rock band Entity Paradigm; album Irtiqa released in 2003.
  3. Bollywood debut in Khoobsurat (2014) and acclaimed roles in Kapoor & Sons (2016) and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016).
  4. Recipient of multiple awards from Lux Style Awards, Hum Awards and Filmfare among others.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fawad Khan born?

Fawad Khan was born on 29 November 1981.

What is Fawad Khan known for?

Fawad Khan is known for actor, Model, Singer, Producer, and Screenwriter.

What is Fawad Khan’s marital status?

Fawad Khan's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Fawad Khan married to?

Fawad Khan is publicly listed as married to Sadaf Khan.