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 73
Movies 52
Producer 49
TV Shows 21
self 12
Voice 1

Mirzapur: The Film (2026)

120 Bahadur (2025)

Agni (2024)

Yudhra (2024)

Boong (2024)

Angry Young Men (2024)

Madgaon Express (2024)

Kho Gaye Hum Kahan (2023)

The Archies (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)

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)

BFFs with Vogue (2016)

Baar Baar Dekho (2016)

Wazir (2016)

Bangistan (2015)

Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)

Shaadi Ke Side Effects (2014)

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

Fukrey (2013)

Bombay Talkies (2013)

Talaash (2012)

Don 2 (2011)

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

Game (2011)

Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)

Luck by Chance (2009)

Rock On!! (2008)

Positive (2007)

Don (2006)

Lakshya (2004)

Dil Chahta Hai (2001)

Jee Le Zaraa

Songs of Paradise

Dabba Cartel

Jyothika x Sonakshi Sinha

Don 3

Andhera

Passage of Family

Ground Zero
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1974-01-10 (51 years old)
Birth PlaceMumbai, India
ReligionIslam
Height
FatherJaved Akhtar
MotherHoney Irani
SiblingsZoya Akhtar
RelativesSalman Akhtar, Kabir Akhtar
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known Asفرهان اختر
AwardsFilmfare Awards
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