Television host Fahad Mustafa shared a heartwarming moment with a fan with dementia, highlighting the far-reaching impact of his hit game show Jeeto Pakistan.

 

Appearing on ARY’s special Eid programme, Fahad revealed that the show has touched lives in deeply emotional and unexpected ways.

 

“An 80-year-old woman with dementia, who doesn’t even recognise her own children or husband, recognises me only because of Jeeto Pakistan,” he recalled.

 

“I was shocked. People who don’t understand anything else about the world still understand this show and love it.”

 

Dementia is a degenerative brain condition that impairs memory, thinking, and behaviour. Fahad’s account highlights how entertainment, particularly something as widely loved as Jeeto Pakistan, can leave lasting emotional imprints.

 

Reflecting on the show’s immense popularity, he added: “People have started chanting Jeeto Pakistan instead of Pakistan Zindabad. I really want to understand what’s so special about this show that it touches so many hearts.”

 

Fahad also addressed the topic of gender-based pay disparities in the entertainment industry. He dismissed the common perception that women are underpaid, stating, “It’s wrong to say women are underpaid. Actresses like Mahira Khan, Ayeza Khan, and Hania Aamir sometimes charge more than male actors. As a producer, I’ve paid them more when they deserved it.”

 

He emphasised that the amount depends on an artist’s talent and popularity, not gender: “It’s not possible for a newcomer to demand the same as a top star. That’s just not how the industry works.”

 

Fahad also revealed that he didn’t charge anything for his role in the 2018 blockbuster Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2.

 

“I didn’t take any payment for the film,” he said.

 

The sequel to the 2015 hit was produced by Humayun Saeed, who recently hinted at a possible third instalment. Fahad confirmed, “If Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 3 is made and I’m cast, I’ll definitely do it. I love the team, and I work in the series because I enjoy it, not to compete with anyone.”

 

“Humayun Saeed is bigger than me. I respect him deeply, and it’s always an honour to work with him,” he added.

 

“Even if I work in the third film, I still won’t take any payment.”

 

Looking ahead, Fahad teased two upcoming films, “I’m currently working on two movies. I’ll be acting in and producing both. One will release in 2026, and the other in 2027.”

 

He also hinted at a return to television dramas: “There’s a drama I’ve been reading the script of, and it’s actually really fun. I think I can play that character. Let’s see what happens.”