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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
How would Dil Chahta Hai's Sid, Sameer and Akash be had Instagram existed? Farhan Akhtar answers
January 04, 2024 7:59 am
Farhan Akhtar is attached as a producer on the latest Netflix film Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, which is billed as coming of 'digital' age drama.
23 years after filming Dil Chahta Hai's iconic scene, Farhan Akhtar revisits Goa's Chapora Fort; fans demand DCH sequel
December 10, 2023 11:05 am
Farhan Akhtar shared a picture from Goa's Chapora Fort, which gained prominence after getting featured in his directorial debut, Dil Chahta Hai.
Zoya Akhtar reveals Farhan Akhtar wrote Hindi dialogues of The Archies and Javed Akhtar wrote the lyrics: 'Had to forget 85 percent of his vocabulary'
December 07, 2023 2:42 pm
Zoya Akhtar spoke about working with brother Farhan Akhtar and father Javed Akhtar in The Archies. While Javed wrote the lyrics of the film's album, the Hindi dialogues of the movie came from Farhan.
Farhan-Shibani spill the beans on how they met: ‘There was no grand, cinematic moment’
December 01, 2023 10:26 am
In an exclusive interview with indianexpress.com, the powerhouse couple spill all the tea about their relationship -- everything from their ideal meet-cute to their shared passion for creativity.
Javed Akhtar says Farhan Akhtar wrote 'not applicable' in religion section of his daughters' birth certificate
October 27, 2023 3:47 pm
Javed Akhtar shares that both his children - Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar - have been raised in a secular environment at home.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2 on the cards? Farhan Akhtar's latest post and Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol's replies trigger sequel speculation
October 17, 2023 5:04 pm
Farhan Akhtar's recent social media post has left Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara fans flabbergasted as it hints at a potential sequel to the movie.
Farhan Akhtar was a bratty kid, I thought 'Yeh kya banayega': Karan Johar says he had low expectations from Dil Chahta Hai
October 17, 2023 10:22 am
Karan Johar recalled getting a reality check in the year 2001, when he was overconfident about Kabhi Kushi Kabhie Gham but hadn't yet felt the impact of films such as Lagaan, Gadar, Chandni Bar and Dil Chahta Hai.
Farhan Akhtar reveals the reason behind Jee Lee Zaraa delay and it has something to do with Priyanka Chopra
September 23, 2023 3:32 pm
Farhan Akhtar explained the reason behind the delay in Jee Le Zaraa and said that the film seems to have a destiny of its own.
Farhan Akhtar opens up about replacing Shah Rukh Khan with Ranveer Singh in Don 3: 'We just couldn't find common ground'
September 23, 2023 3:00 pm
Director Farhan Akhtar recently spoke candidly about the decision to recast the character of Don in the iconic film franchise by replacing Shah Rukh Khan with Ranveer Singh.
Priyanka Chopra condoles Indian student's tragic death in Seattle: 'It’s appalling to learn...'
September 17, 2023 11:11 am
Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar mourned the death of 23-year-old Indian student Jaanhavi Kandula, who passed away in January 2023.
