Faisal Shaikh, also known as Mr. Faisu, is a multifaceted personality excelling as a TikTok star, model, actor, and social media influencer. His engaging lip-sync videos propelled him to fame.
Wiki/Biography
Faisal Shaikh was born on Friday, 5 October 1994 (age 28 years; as of 2022), in Dharavi, Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Libra. He completed his schooling at IES New English School, Bandra, Mumbai, followed by graduation from Rizvi College of Arts, Science, and Commerce in Bandra, Mumbai.
Physical Appearance
- Height (approx.): 5’9”
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Girlfriend
He hails from a Muslim family and resides in Mumbai with his parents and two sisters.
Rumors circulated about his relationship with TikTok star Jumana Khan, which later ended. He’s reportedly currently dating Jannat Zubair Rahmani, a TV actress and fellow TikToker.
Career
Faisal Shaikh’s journey began with TikTok videos alongside his team, “Team 07,” comprising five members: Faisal Shaikh, Hasnain Khan, Adnaan Shaikh, Faiz Baloch, and Shadan Farooqui.
Their YouTube debut in 2018 featured the song “Tere Jaisa Yaar Kahan.” His initial TikTok video, “Tu Aati Hai Seene Mein,” garnered 600 likes. Consistent effort led to immense popularity, with a daily output of 13-14 videos and millions of followers.
He frequently collaborates with other prominent TikTokers like Awez Darbar, Riyaz Aly, Jannat Zubair Rahmani, and Avneet Kaur. His Instagram following exceeds 9 million. He also appeared in several music videos in 2019, including “Viah Nai Karauna,” “Fruity Lagdi Hai,” “Kaali Meri Gadi,” and “Nazar Na Lag Jaye.”
Controversy
A video uploaded by Faisal and Team 07 referencing the 2019 Tabrez lynching sparked controversy. Their remarks drew criticism for potentially inciting hatred. Consequently, Shiv Sena activist Ramesh Solanki filed an FIR, resulting in the temporary suspension of three Team 07 members’ TikTok accounts. TikTok cited violation of community guidelines as the reason for the suspension. Faisal and his team subsequently issued a public apology on Instagram.
Style Quotient
Faisal possesses a notable sense of style, reflected in his car and bike collection. His car collection includes an Audi, while his bikes comprise a KTM and a Royal Enfield.
Favourite Things
| Category | Favourites |
|---|---|
| Actors | Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan |
| Actresses | Deepika Padukone, Kriti Sanon |
| TikTokers | Riyaz Aly, Jannat Zubair Rahmani |
| Colours | Black, Orange |
Facts/Trivia
- His full name is Shaikh Mohammad Mudassir Faisal.
- He’s known as Mr. Faisu to his fans.
- During college, he performed bike stunts with Team 07 (initially their biker group’s name).
- He worked as a salesman during college.
- Their first live event was in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- He’s received multiple awards for his social media influence.
- In 2019, he launched “2407 Crush Deodorant.”
- He’s a fitness enthusiast, dedicating nearly two hours daily to workouts.
- His hobbies include dancing, traveling, and socializing with friends.
- He enjoys non-vegetarian food.
- He’s sometimes seen smoking hookah at parties.
