Tahir Mukhtar

Esports Player, Content Creator

Indian Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India

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Quick Info

ProfessionEsports Player, Content Creator
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth07/01/2002
Age24 years (died on 31, Jan, 2026)
BirthplaceSrinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
Date of Death31/01/2026

Latest News about Tahir Mukhtar

31/01/2026

Tahir Mukhtar, known as TahirFuego FF, passed away at age 24 after his health deteriorated at the GodLike Esports bootcamp in Navi Mumbai. He was found in critical condition late at night, reportedly after attempting self-harm, and was rushed to hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The esports community mourned the loss of the Kashmir-based Free Fire player and content creator.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth NameTahir Ali Khan
Other NameTahir Fuego FF Mukhtar
NicknameTahirFuego FF
Famous forBeing a well-known gaming content creator and Free Fire esports player

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorLight Brown

Personal Life

ReligionIslam

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Career

Overview
  • Tahir Mukhtar began his esports career in 2017 as a competitive player, eventually becoming a prominent figure in the Indian Free Fire esports scene.
  • He played for Nigma Galaxy, known for his fast rotations and aggressive gameplay.
  • In 2021, he secured third place at both the Villager Esports Winter Masters and the Booyah Open Championship.
  • He represented GodLike in the Free Fire India Championship 2021 Fall, completing a strong campaign.
  • In 2022, he joined GodLike Esports, competing at a professional level.
  • Tahir took a step back from competitive gaming in early 2024 but continued to thrive as a content creator, building a dedicated fanbase.
  • At the India Gaming Awards Season 3 in November 2025, he expressed his shift from competitive esports to content creation, where he was awarded as the Fan Favourite Rising Star.
  • Unfortunately, his life was cut short on 31 January 2026 due to a tragic incident at the GodLike Esports bootcamp in Navi Mumbai.
Achievements
  • Third place at Villager Esports Winter Masters (2021)
  • Third place at Booyah Open Championship (2021)
  • Fan Favourite Rising Star at India Gaming Awards Season 3 (November 2025)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tahirfuego_ff
YouTubehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tahirfuegoff/
Twitterhttps://x.com/tahirfuego
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/tahirfuegoff/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Tahir Mukhtar was originally from Srinagar and made significant marks in the Free Fire esports landscape.
2. He was recognized for his consistent performance and impactful gameplay, which garnered him respect among peers and fans.
3. Outside of gaming, he was dedicated to fitness, maintaining a strict workout regimen.
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