Faisal Shaikh
Faisal Shaikh, professionally known as Mr Faisu, is an Indian social media influencer, model, fashion blogger, and reality television personality. He is one of the most followed Indian Instagrammers, with over 33 million followers on his Instagram account mr_faisu_07. Rising from humble beginnings in Mumbai, he gained nationwide recognition through short-form video platforms and later expanded his career into music videos, web series, and reality television shows such as Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10, Bigg Boss OTT, and The 50.
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| Born | 05 October 1994 (age 31) Dharavi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Rizvi College of Arts, Science and Commerce |
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| Occupation | Social Media Influencer, Model, Fashion Blogger, Actor |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Known for | Instagram Content, Team 07, Reality TV Shows |
| Notable works | Bang Baang, Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10, Bigg Boss OTT, The 50 |
| Awards | Multiple Social Media & Digital Influence Awards |
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Early Life & Education
Faisal Shaikh was born on 5 October 1994 in Dharavi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He was raised in a modest household and spent his early years in one of Mumbai’s most densely populated areas. He completed his education at Rizvi College of Arts, Science, and Commerce, Bandra, Mumbai. During his college days, he worked as a salesman to support himself financially, which played a key role in shaping his discipline and work ethic.
Career
Mr Faisu began his social media journey in November 2015, when he uploaded his first Instagram post, a shirtless selfie. His popularity grew rapidly after he became part of the content creator group Team 07, along with Hasnain Khan, Adnaan Shaikh, Faiz Baloch, and others. The group gained massive popularity through short videos, leading to Faisal becoming one of India’s top digital creators.
In 2018, Team 07 released their first YouTube music video, Tera Jaisa Yaar Kahan, marking a turning point in his career. Faisal later established himself as a solo creator and appeared in several successful music videos in 2019, including Viah Nai Karauna, Fruity Lagdi Hai, Kaali Meri Gadi, and Nazar Na Lag Jaye.
He expanded into mainstream entertainment with reality television, participating in Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 12, where his performance was widely appreciated. He further gained popularity as a contestant on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 10 and later appeared in Bigg Boss OTT. His participation in the competitive reality series The 50 added another milestone to his television career.
Mr Faisu also starred in the web series Bang Baang, which received positive audience response. Alongside his entertainment career, he has collaborated with several Bollywood celebrities, including Rohit Shetty, Madhuri Dixit, Ranveer Singh, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Saif Ali Khan.
Notable Works
Mr Faisu’s notable works span across music videos, web series, and reality television. His prominent appearances include popular music videos such as Viah Nai Karauna, Fruity Lagdi Hai, Kaali Meri Gadi, and Nazar Na Lag Jaye. He starred in the successful web series Bang Baang and gained major television recognition through Khatron Ke Khiladi 12, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10, Bigg Boss OTT, and The 50 (Reality TV Series).
Achievements and Recognition
Faisal Shaikh is regarded as one of India’s most influential digital creators, with a social media following of over 33 million on Instagram. He received the TikTok verification crown and achieved 10 million hearts on the platform in 2018. His journey from Dharavi to national fame has been widely recognized as inspirational. He has won multiple awards for digital influence and continues to be recognized for his impact on youth culture, fashion, and online entertainment in India.
Personal Life
Mr Faisu was born and raised in Mumbai, India, and currently resides in Mumbai with his parents. He shares a close bond with his family and frequently features them on social media. His brother Adnaan Shaikh often collaborates with him in content creation.