Pakistani filmmaker Abu Aleeha has weighed in on one of the country's most talked-about comparisons, revealing that if he had to choose between Fahad Mustafa and Fawad Khan, his vote would go to Fahad Mustafa.
The director shared his thoughts during a recent podcast appearance, where he was asked to compare the two celebrated actors. Rather than focusing on popularity alone, Aleeha highlighted what he believes sets Fahad Mustafa apart is his ability to excel across multiple genres.
"I think Fahad Mustafa's range as an actor is fantastic. Sometimes he does romance well, sometimes comedy, sometimes action. He is a big name," Aleeha said while praising the actor's versatility.
He also expressed confidence that Fahad Mustafa has yet to reveal his full potential as a performer. According to Aleeha, if the actor chooses to take on more art-house cinema in the future, audiences could witness an entirely different side of his talent.
"I feel that whenever he steps into art cinema, he will blow everyone away. Watch his film Mah-e-Mir," he added.
Released in 2016, Mah-e-Mir was directed by Anjum Shahzad and written by Sarmad Sehbai. The biographical drama explored the life of legendary 18th-century Urdu poet Mir Taqi Mir and featured one of Fahad Mustafa's most critically appreciated performances.
Born Fahad Salahuddin, Mustafa entered the entertainment industry with the television drama Umrao Jaan Ada in 2003 before becoming one of Pakistan's most recognizable stars. His television career includes acclaimed projects such as Veena, Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, Daagh, and Dusri Biwi.
