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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
Akshay Kumar votes for the first time after giving up Canadian citizenship; Dharmendra, Janhvi Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar cast votes too
May 20, 2024 12:21 pm
Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Bollywood celebrities such as Akshay Kumar, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Esha Doel and Sanya Malhotra were among the early voters who cast their ballots on Monday.
Everyone was scared of Akshaye Khanna, Farhan Akhtar screamed as Saif joked about Aamir's tight pants: Suchitra Pillai on Dil Chahta Hai shoot
May 14, 2024 8:42 am
Suchitra Pillai shared some behind-the-scenes memories from Dil Chahta Hai, including the time when Saif Ali Khan made her laugh during the film's shoot, resulting in her getting an earful from Farhan Akhtar.
Shah Rukh Khan's blunder caused Rs 2.5 crore in damages for Farhan Akhtar's Don 2; co-star Alyy Khan recalls when SRK crashed stunt car
May 02, 2024 10:03 am
Alyy Khan recalled the accident that took place on the set of Don 2, when Shah Rukh Khan made a mistake and crashed his car into another stunt vehicle.
Smriti Irani refused to audition for Farhan Akhtar's Dil Chahta Hai, said no to pan masala ads: 'Didn't want to embarrass my family'
April 05, 2024 3:08 pm
Smriti Irani also said that she didn't want to become an embarrassment for her family and hence she said no to doing pan masala ads and dancing at weddings.
Saif Ali Khan refused Dil Chahta Hai as he was 'hardly there in the second half': 'Dimple Kapadia asked me to...'
March 29, 2024 4:47 pm
Dil Chahta Hai was a career defining role for Saif Ali Khan but Saif had initially refused to star in this Farhan Akhtar film.
Someone gave Murder Mubarak director Homi Adajania cash to find a 'fake fakir', he took the money and went to Pakistan to play rugby
March 23, 2024 4:39 pm
Homi Adajania recalled being hired to round up 'people without limbs' from the streets of Mumbai for an Italian ad guru, who eventually lost his job because he put death row convicts on a Benetton billboard.
Madgaon Express box office collection day 1: Kunal Kemmu's comedy caper outperforms Swatantrya Veer Savarkar; earns Rs 1.63 crore
March 23, 2024 2:04 pm
Madgaon Express box office collection day 1: Kunal Kemmu's buddy comedy based had a slow start, but is expected to perform better over the long Holi weekend.
Farhan Akhtar says Dil Chahta Hai 2 talks never 'bore' him; reveals why he doesn't feel need to revisit film for sequel. Watch
March 22, 2024 8:06 am
Farhan Akhtar said he is aware that calls for Dil Chahta Hai 2 keep happening frequently by fans and feels happy that it is a film still loved two decades later.
Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas visit Farhan Akhtar's house; greet paps, spark rumours of Jee Le Zaraa revival. Watch
March 19, 2024 9:25 am
Jee Le Zaraa, starring Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif, was announced in 2021 but there has been virtually no update about its progress since then.
Kunal Kemmu on being scared to put out the script for Madgaon Express: 'Within this industry you walk on eggshells'
March 17, 2024 4:14 pm
In a recent interview, Madgaon Express director Kunal Kemmu shared how he is still trying to reach a place where he can feel settled. He also shared how within this industry, one often walks on egg shells.
