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)
Superboys of Malegaon (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)
The Kapil Sharma Show (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)
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2002)
Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
Jee Le Zaraa
Songs of Paradise
Dabba Cartel
Jyothika x Sonakshi Sinha
Don 3
Andhera
age of Family
Ground Zero
Information
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1974-01-10 (51 years old)
Birth Place
Mumbai, India
Religion
Islam
Height
Father
Javed Akhtar
Mother
Honey Irani
Siblings
Zoya Akhtar
Relatives
Salman Akhtar, Kabir Akhtar
Citizenships
India
Also Known As
فرهان اختر
Awards
Filmfare Awards
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