Tahir Mukhtar Age, Death, Biography

Some Lesser Known Facts About Tahir Mukhtar

• Tahir Mukhtar was born and raised in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
  

  Childhood picture of Tahir Mukhtar

• He was a well-known figure in the Indian Free Fire esports scene.

•  In 2017, Tahir began his esports journey as a competitive player. Later, he gained recognition for his consistency, skill, and impactful gameplay and became one of the most popular players in this mobile battle royale title in the country.

• Tahir Mukhtar represented Nigma Galaxy, where he gained attention for his fast rotations and aggressive playstyle.

• In 2021, he finished third at the Villager Esports Winter Masters and the Booyah Open Championship.

• He had also competed in the Free Fire India Championship 2021 Fall, where he represented GodLike and recorded a strong run.

• In 2022, Tahir joined one of India’s leading Free Fire organizations, GodLike Esports, where he played at a professional level.

• Beyond his tournament achievements, Tahir Mukhtar was known for his dedication and competitive spirit, earning respect from fellow gamers, fans, and aspiring players in India’s Free Fire community.

• In early 2024, Tahir Mukhtar stepped back from regular professional competition. However, he continued to be an influential presence as a content creator. He was also affiliated with GodLike Esports.

• Tahir Mukhtar’s videos, livestreams, and social interactions helped him build a loyal and engaged fan base in the Free Fire community.

• In November 2025, at the India Gaming Awards Season 3, Tahir Mukhtar expressed doubts about the future of his competitive esports career and said he was looking to shift more toward content creation than competition. In the video, he was saying,

This might be my last esports highlights. Why? Because I cannot see a future in esports. I am not going anywhere, just shifting my focus to content creation. I can promise you some next level content.”

• In the same event, he was the winner of Fan Favourite Rising Star.
  

  Tahir Mukhtar (left) at the India Gaming Awards Season 3 (2025)

• On 31 January 2026, Tahir was found in a critical condition late at night at the GodLike Esports bootcamp, Navi Mumbai. He reportedly attempted self-harm. He was rushed to a nearby hospital and was placed on a ventilator. Unfortunately, he didn’t survive his injuries and passed away.

• Apart from online gaming, Tahir Mukhtar was also a fitness freak and followed a strict workout regimen to stay fit and active.
  

  Tahir Mukhtar’s picture from a gym