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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
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- 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
'Mirzapur makers must remove song, apologise': Rapperiya Baalam's legal notice to Excel
September 08, 2026 1:42 pm
After Trouper Records claimed to have licensed Shoorveer song in Mirzapur: The Movie, singer Rapperiya Baalam says he has sent a legal notice to Farhan Akhtar-Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment.
Mirzapur uses song dedicated to Maharana Pratap to glorify villains: Singer claims plagiarism
September 07, 2026 12:51 pm
Farhan Akhtar produced Mirzapur: The Movie is facing criticism the use of the song Shoorveer in its climax. A Rajasthani folk song dedicated to Maharana Pratap, has been used without due permission, claims its singer.
'Are we muslims?': Javed Akhtar recalls 8-year-old Farhan Akhtar asking about religion
September 03, 2026 6:02 pm
Javed Akhtar says his children Farhan and Zoya Akhtar achieved success on their own, and credits his former wife Honey Irani for their upbringing.
At Aamir Khan-Saif Ali Khan's Dil Chahta Hai reunion; fans ask, 'Where's Akshaye Khanna?'
August 29, 2026 11:42 am
Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Farhan Akhtar, among many other team members of Dil Chahta Hai, had a reunion as the film completed 25 years. However, Akshaye Khanna was missing from the get together.
Don 3 row: Ranveer Singh's father meets IMPPA officials, submits plea
August 20, 2026 8:41 pm
Ranveer Singh’s father Jagjit Bhavnani meets Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) officials over Excel Entertainment’s Rs 45 crore Don 3 claim as the dispute over his exit continues.
'Kalki Koechlin is not the villain of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,' declares Zoya Akhtar
August 18, 2026 1:02 pm
As Zoya Akhtar announced Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara sequel, she also clarified that Natasha was not the villain of the film.
Farhan Akhtar says he narrated Dil Chahta Hai to dad Javed Akhtar only after Aamir Khan signed on: 'He said...'
August 14, 2026 6:49 pm
The director Farhan Akhtar recalls the instinct, experimentation and attention to detail that went into creating Dil Chahta Hai that still feels fresh.
'First instinct was to take him to a psychiatrist': Farhan Akhtar on making of Mirzapur The Movie
August 12, 2026 2:20 pm
Recalling his first interaction with Puneet Krishna, Farhan Akhtar joked that the Mirzapur: The Movie writer's ideas were so unusual that the team's initial reaction was to question his sanity.
Farhan Akhtar reveals he would change Dil Chahta Hai climax: ‘Akshaye Khanna should be alone'
August 11, 2026 4:09 pm
Farhan Akhtar looked back at Dil Chahta Hai after 25 years, saying he would tone down the wedding drama and leave Sid’s story without a conventional happy ending.
Farhan Akhtar takes a dig at Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3: 'A pattern nowadays'
August 11, 2026 9:21 am
Farhan Akhtar appeared to have taken a dig at Ranveer Singh’s last-minute exit from Don 3, while the matter is yet to be resolved.
FARHAN AKHTAR VIDEOS
Lucknow Central Actor Farhan Akhtar Is Unhappy About The Ongoing Industry Trend
June 22, 2020 6:53 pm
