Updated On: 28 November, 2024 10:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fawad Khan is among the most popular actors in Pakistan. His fame has been cherised in India, too. On his birthday on November 29, we look at his lesser known family man side

Fawad Khan with family
Pakistani actor Fawad Khan shone his magic in India with his charming screen presence an acting in Bollywood films like `Ae Dil Hai Mushkil`, `Kapoor & Sons` and `Khoobsurat`. However, he first stole hearts with his shows` Zindagi Gulzar Hai` and `Humsafar` which received love and admiration globally. While he speaks volumes with his work, he has been rather private person when it comes to his family. Khan married in the year 2005 to his childhood sweetheart Sadaf and the couple has three kids.
The actor fell in love with his now wife at the age of 17. At the time, he was studying at the Grammar school of Lahore. He met his ladylove in school and became friends with her but could not muster the courage to profess his love for her. Eventually they started dating in 1998. According to reports, Fawad proposed marriage just seven days after their first meeting. However, Sadaf`s family was against the marriage and demanded that he quit his profession. He quit acting and took a 9-5 job and the duo got married in 2005. He eventually got back to acting and made his feature film debut in 2007 with `Khuda Kay Liye`. He debuted in Bollywood in 2014 with `Khoobsurat`.