Renowned Pakistani actor Faisal Rehman has once again sparked laughter and headlines with his humorous claim that he met the founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, when he was just 10 years old.
Speaking during a recent appearance on ARY News, Rehman cheekily asserted that he was already a 10-year-old boy during the 1947 Partition — a claim that would place his birth year decades earlier than the widely accepted 1966. “Wikipedia has it all wrong,” he said with a grin, poking fun at online sources that challenge his playful timeline.
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This isn’t the first time the veteran actor has made the tongue-in-cheek statement. In April, during another television appearance, he mentioned meeting Jinnah as a child, though he was vague about the details. Now, he has doubled down on the claim, clearly reveling in the incredulous reactions.
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As the host, Waseem Badami, did the math and estimated Faisal’s age to be around 88, the actor smiled and responded gleefully with a heartfelt “Alhamdulillah,” sending the audience and fellow guests into fits of laughter.
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Rehman also shared his personal (and humorous) secret to staying youthful and energetic: “Eat well, exercise, and stay single.” He added with a wink that marriage is not the key to longevity, joking that life tends to go downhill after tying the knot.
The lighthearted segment, filled with banter and laughter, quickly gained traction online. Viewers praised Rehman’s comedic timing and ability to turn an outrageous claim into an entertaining and memorable moment.
While clearly delivered in jest, Faisal Rehman’s tale has once again showcased his enduring charm and wit — traits that have kept him a beloved figure in Pakistani media for decades.
