Fahadh Faasil is the son of renowned Malayalam film director Fazil and his wife Rozina. He has two sisters, Ahameda and Fatima, and a brother, Farhaan Faasil. Fahadh completed his primary education at SDV Central School Alleppey, followed by his secondary education at Lawrence School Ooty and Choice School Thripunithara.
He then pursued his degree from Sanatana Dharma College Alleppey and later went on to earn a Master's degree in philosophy from the University of Miami.
Fahadh made his acting debut at the age of 19 in his father's film Kaiyethum Doorath (2002),which unfortunately did not receive commercial success. He took a six-year hiatus before making a comeback with the anthology film Kerala Cafe (2009).
Since then, Fahadh has appeared in numerous notable films, including Chaappa Kurishu, Diamond Necklace, 22 Female Kottayam, Amen, Artist, Annayum Rasoolum, North 24 Kaatham, Bangalore Days, and Iyobinte Pusthakam.
Fahadh has received several awards and accolades for his performances, including the Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actor for his roles in Artist and North 24 Kaatham, as well as the Second Best Actor Award for his role in Akam.
On January 20, 2014, Fahadh got engaged to Malayalam and Tamil film actress Nazriya Nazim, whom he married on August 21, 2014. The couple first met on the sets of Anjali Menon's Bangalore Days (2014),in which they played a husband and wife. Fahadh credits their parents for playing a crucial role in arranging their marriage.