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Farhan Akhtar
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- Born 9 January 1974
- Place of Birth Mumbai
- Occupation Actor, Film Director, Film Producer, Screenwriter, Singer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Film Actor, Television Presenter
- Father Javed Akhtar
- Mother Honey Irani
- Spouse Adhuna Bhabani (2000; 2017), Shibani Dandekar (2022)
- Siblings Zoya Akhtar
- Years active 2001-present
Related Other Pages:
- Angry Young Men,
- Zoya Akhtar,
- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
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ABOUT farhan akhtar
Farhan Akhtar: A Multifaceted Talent in Bollywood Farhan Akhtar, born January 9, 1974, is a prominent figure in Hindi cinema, excelling as an actor, director, producer, and singer. Son of renowned screenwriters Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, he co-founded Excel Entertainment with Ritesh Sidhwani in 1999. Akhtar's directorial debut, Dil Chahta Hai (2001), garnered critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of contemporary Indian youth, winning the National Award for Best Hindi Film and Filmfare Awards. His subsequent directorial ventures included Lakshya (2004), and the Don franchise (2006, 2011). His acting debut in Rock On!! (2008) earned him a second National Film Award (as producer) and the Filmfare Best Male Debut award. His role in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), which he also wrote and produced, brought him Filmfare Awards for Best Film, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Dialogue. His portrayal of Milkha Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) won him the Filmfare Best Actor Award. Other notable roles include his appearances in Dil Dhadakne Do (2015), Wazir (2016), The Sky Is Pink (2019), and Toofaan (2021). His recent projects and future endeavors are not publicly detailed. Akhtar’s career reflects a versatile and accomplished presence in the Indian film industry.
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FARHAN AKHTAR NEWS
Hundreds take to streets against Farhan-starrer movie: ‘Doesn’t credit sacrifice of Ahir soldiers in 1962 war’
October 27, 2025 10:38 pm
The protesters claimed that the upcoming film fails to adequately acknowledge the sacrifices made by nearly 120 Ahir soldiers of the 13th Kumaon Regiment against Chinese forces in 1962.
'They're telling me I don't know how to act': Amitabh Bachchan got emotional talking to Jaya Bachchan after he couldn't finish Lakshya scene
October 11, 2025 9:54 pm
Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan recalled shooting for the Farhan Akhtar directorial Lakshya, and how he called Jaya Bachchan after a difficult day on the set.
Honey Irani's driver stole Rs 12 lakh from Farhan Akhtar over 3 years, had a deal with petrol pump employee; FIR registered
October 04, 2025 7:03 pm
The driver is accused of repeatedly swiping the cards at a petrol pump in Bandra without actually filling the vehicles with fuel.
120 Bahadur new teaser: Farhan Akhtar film celebrates heroes of 1962 Battle of Rezang La. Watch
September 28, 2025 6:29 pm
120 Bahadur teaser: 120 Bahadur, featuring Farhan Akhtar, Vivan Bhatena, Ankit Siwach, Eijaz Khan, and Raashii Khanna in pivotal roles., is set to hit theatres on November 21, 2025.
Inside Shabana Azmi's 75th birthday bash: From dancing with Javed on 'Pretty Little Baby' to Rekha, Madhuri joining Shabana for 'Kaisi Paheli Zindagani' performance
September 19, 2025 2:45 pm
Shabana Azmi celebrated her 75th birthday with Madhuri Dixit, Rekha, Farhan Akhtar, Karan Johar, Urmila Matondkar, Neena Gupta, and many others.
Shabana Azmi warned 'childlike' Javed Akhtar about having too much fun,' recalls Shankar Mahadevan: 'No producer is going to pay you'
September 17, 2025 10:35 am
Singer Shankar Mahadevan recalls recording music with Javed Akhtar and Farhan, and how Shabana Azmi told them all to get some actual work done.
Farhan Akhtar wasn't pleased by Naseeruddin Shah's criticism of his acting being 'thrown out publicly': 'I realized this person doesn't respect you'
August 17, 2025 3:53 pm
After 12 years, Farhan Akhtar has responded to his Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara co-star Naseeruddin Shah's remark that he's 'not a great fan of Farhan's acting or films.'
Amitabh Bachchan's dance brought Saroj Khan back to Bollywood after she quit, moved abroad after marriage: 'He said I can't dance, have two left feet'
August 13, 2025 8:50 pm
Farhan recalled Saroj Khan telling him she left Bollywood after marriage but returned, inspired by Amitabh Bachchan’s dance in Khaike Paan Banaras Wala from Don.
‘It was never because of Shabana’: Honey Irani reflects on her divorce from Javed Akhtar; how mutual respect after separation supports healing
August 08, 2025 12:30 pm
Speaking about their separation, she added, “I did feel angry and all during my separation with Javed Akhtar, but I’ve never been dramatic.”
Salim-Javed had to change Sholay's climax because of the Emergency, claims Farhan Akhtar: 'It didn't make sense but they had no choice'
August 05, 2025 9:18 pm
Actor Farhan Akhtar talks about one of the most iconic films of his father Javed Akhtar's career, Sholay, and how the him and Salim Khan had to change the ending of the Amitabh Bachchan-Dharmendra starrer.
FARHAN AKHTAR VIDEOS
Lucknow Central Actor Farhan Akhtar Is Unhappy About The Ongoing Industry Trend
June 22, 2020 6:53 pm
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