Biography
Farhan Akhtar is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, playback singer and television host. Born in Mumbai to screenwriters Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, he grew up under the influence of the Hindi film industry. He began his career in Bollywood by working as an assistant director in Lamhe (1991) and Himalay Putra (1997).
Akhtar, after establishing a production company named Excel Entertainment along with Ritesh Sidhwani, made his directorial debut with Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and received critical acclaim for portraying modern youth. The film also won a National award. Following it, he made Lakshya (2004) and had his Hollywood debut through the soundtrack of Bride and Prejudice (2004), for which he wrote the lyrics. He went on to make the commercially successful Don (2006). He directed a short film titled Positive (2007), to spread awareness on HIV-AIDS.
Filmography
all 66
Movies 47
Producer 30
TV Shows 19
self 12
Director 6
Writer 4
Don 3 (2025)
Madgaon Express (2024)
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023)
The Archies (2023)
Brand Bollywood Downunder (2023)
Fukrey 3 (2023)
Bambai Meri Jaan (2023)
Friday Night Plan (2023)
Dahaad (2023)
Phone Bhoot (2022)
Ms. Marvel (2022)
Sharmaji Namkeen (2022)
Eternally Confused and Eager for Love (2022)
Toofaan (2021)
Hello Charlie (2021)
The Sky Is Pink (2019)
Made in Heaven (2019)
Gully Boy (2019)
The Fakir of Venice (2019)
Mirzapur (2018)
Gold (2018)
3 Storeys (2018)
Fukrey Returns (2017)
Lucknow Central (2017)
Daddy (2017)
The Drama Company (2017)
Inside Edge (2017)
Raees (2017)
Rock On 2 (2016)
Yaaron Ki Baraat (2016)
BFFs with Vogue (2016)
Baar Baar Dekho (2016)
The Kapil Sharma Show (2016)
Wazir (2016)
Bangistan (2015)
Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)
Shaadi Ke Side Effects (2014)
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013)
Fukrey (2013)
Bombay Talkies (2013)
Talaash (2012)
Don 2 (2011)
Up Close & Personal with PZ (2011)
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
Game (2011)
Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)
Luck by Chance (2009)
Oye! It's Friday! (2008)
Rock On!! (2008)
Positive (2007)
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007)
Don (2006)
Koffee with Karan (2004)
Lakshya (2004)
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002)
Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
Kaun Banega Crorepati (2000)
Songs of Paradise
Dabba Cartel
Ground Zero
Agni
Passage of Family
Andhera
Jee Le Zaraa
Yudhra
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1974-01-10 (50 years old)
Birth PlaceMumbai, India
ReligionIslam
Height
FatherJaved Akhtar
MotherHoney Irani
SiblingsZoya Akhtar
RelativesSalman Akhtar, Kabir Akhtar
CitizenshipsIndia
AwardsFilmfare Awards
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