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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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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.

farhan akhtar FILMS AND CREDITS

Previous Movies Upcoming Movies
  • Angry Young Men
  • Angry Young Men

    ( 2024 )

  • 120 Bahadur
  • 120 Bahadur

    ( Not Final )

  • Ms. Marvel
  • Ms. Marvel

    ( 2022 )

  • 120 Bahadur
  • 120 Bahadur

    ( Not Final )

  • Toofaan
  • Toofaan

    ( 2021 )

  • Dabba Cartel
  • Dabba Cartel

    ( Not Final )

  • The Sky Is Pink
  • The Sky Is Pink

    ( 2019 )

  • Lucknow Central
  • Lucknow Central

    ( 2017 )

  • Daddy
  • Daddy

    ( 2017 )

  • Rock on 2
  • Rock on 2

    ( 2016 )

  • Wazir
  • Wazir

    ( 2016 )

  • Yashita Sharma, Manish Kumar Tipu, Farhan Akhtar: Gallan Goodiyaan
  • Yashita Sharma, Manish Kumar Tipu, Farhan Akhtar: Gallan Goodiyaan

    ( 2015 )

  • Dil Dhadakne Do
  • Dil Dhadakne Do

    ( 2015 )

  • Shaadi Ke Side Effects
  • Shaadi Ke Side Effects

    ( 2014 )

  • Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
  • Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

    ( 2013 )

  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
  • Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

    ( 2011 )

  • Karthik Calling Karthik
  • Karthik Calling Karthik

    ( 2010 )

  • The Fakir of Venice
  • The Fakir of Venice

    ( 2009 )

  • Luck by Chance
  • Luck by Chance

    ( 2009 )

  • Rock On!!
  • Rock On!!

    ( 2008 )

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

farhan akhtar AWARDS

Awards
  • Best Supporting Actor
  • The Annual Central European Bollywood Awards, India for Best Supporting Actor - 2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • Best Actor
  • The Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards for Best Actor - 2014 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  • Best Actor In A Supporting Role
  • The Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards for Best Actor In A Supporting Role - 2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • Best Film
  • The Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards for Best Film - 2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • Best Youth Film
  • The Asia Pacific Screen Awards for Best Youth Film - 2024 Boong

  • Best Feature Film
  • The Asian Academy Creative Awards for Best Feature Film - 2019 Gully Boy

  • Best Actor in a Leading Role
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Actor in a Leading Role - 2014 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  • Best Picture
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Picture - 2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - 2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • Best Debut Actor
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Debut Actor - 2009 Rock On!!

  • Best Screenplay
  • The Awards of the International Indian Film Academy for Best Screenplay - 2002 Kya Kehna

  • Most Entertaining Actor
  • The BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India for Most Entertaining Actor - 2013 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  • Most Entertaining Actor in a Comic Role
  • The BIG Star Entertainment Awards, India for Most Entertaining Actor in a Comic Role - 2011 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • The 100 Crore Club
  • The ETC Bollywood Business Awards for The 100 Crore Club - 2020 Gully Boy

  • Best   Film
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Film - 2020 Gully Boy

  • Best Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Actor - 2014 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  • Best Dialogue
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Dialogue - 2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • Best   Film
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Film - 2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • Best  Supporting Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actor - 2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • Best Debut Actor
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Debut Actor - 2009 Rock On!!

  • Best Screenplay
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Screenplay - 2002 Dil Chahta Hai

  • Best  Film
  • The Filmfare Awards for Best Film - 2002 Dil Chahta Hai

  • Actor of the Year
  • The GQ Men of the Year Awards for Actor of the Year - 2013 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • The Global Film Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - 2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • Versatile Talent of the Year
  • The HELLO! Hall of Fame Awards, India for Versatile Talent of the Year - 2016

  • Most Stylish Couple
  • The HT India's Most Stylish Awards for Most Stylish Couple - 2023

  • India's Most Stylish - Popular Choice
  • The HT India's Most Stylish Awards for India's Most Stylish - Popular Choice - 2018

  • Best Actor
  • The IBNLive Movie Awards for Best Actor - 2014 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  • Best Actor
  • The Indian Film Festival Of Melbourne for Best Actor - 2014 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  • Royal Stag Make It Large
  • The Mirchi Music Awards, IN for Royal Stag Make It Large - 2014

  • Best Song of the Year
  • The Mirchi Music Awards, IN for Best Song of the Year - 2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • Best Feature Film in Hindi
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Feature Film in Hindi - 2009 Rock On!!

  • Best Feature Film in Hindi
  • The National Film Awards, India for Best Feature Film in Hindi - 2002 Dil Chahta Hai

  • Best Asian Movie
  • The Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival for Best Asian Movie - 2007 Don

  • Best Film
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Film - 2020 Gully Boy

  • Best Ensemble Cast
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Ensemble Cast - 2016 Dil Dhadakne Do

  • Best Actor
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Actor - 2014 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  • Best Ensemble Cast
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Ensemble Cast - 2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • Best Ensemble Cast
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Ensemble Cast - 2010 Luck by Chance

  • Most Promising Debut Actor
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Most Promising Debut Actor - 2009 Rock On!!

  • Best Dialogue
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Best Dialogue - 2002 Dil Chahta Hai

  • Special Jury Award
  • The Screen Awards, IN for Special Jury Award - 2002 Dil Chahta Hai

  • Superstar of Tomorrow - Male
  • The Stardust Awards, India for Superstar of Tomorrow - Male - 2009 Rock On!!

  • Best Debut Artiste in a Leading Role
  • The V Shantaram Awards for Best Debut Artiste in a Leading Role - 2008 Rock On!!

  • Most Beautiful Man
  • The Vogue Beauty Awards for Most Beautiful Man - 2012

  • Best Film
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Film - 2020 Gully Boy

  • Best Actor
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Actor - 2014 Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

  • Best Actor in a Supporting Role
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Actor in a Supporting Role - 2012 Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

  • Male International Icon
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Male International Icon - 2012

  • Best Debut Director
  • The Zee Cine Awards for Best Debut Director - 2002 Dil Chahta Hai

Image Source : IMDB & Wikipedia

FARHAN AKHTAR NEWS

Shah Rukh Khan can easily pull off being Don and his latest ad has fans saying just that: 'It's better than Don 3 announcement teaser'. Watch

September 16, 2023 1:33 pm

Shah Rukh Khan's latest ad reminded fans of his Don avatar. Fans flooded the comments section by saying that this advertisement was better than the announcement teaser of Ranveer Singh's Don 3.

Bambai Meri Jaan review: This retelling of Dawood story has few moments of novelty

September 16, 2023 4:10 pm

Bambai Meri Jaan review: There’s very little in the 10-episode web series based on ‘Dongri To Dubai: Six Decades of the Mumbai Mafia’ by S Hussain Zaidi, that we haven’t seen a version of before.

Fukrey 3 trailer: Pankaj Tripathi, Richa Chadha and the gang is back with the ultimate jugaad

September 05, 2023 5:24 pm

The trailer of Pankaj Tripathi, Richa Chadha, Pulkit Samrat and Manjot Singh starrer Fukrey 3 is out. The film, directed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, will release in theatres on September 28.

Bambai Meri Jaan trailer: Kay Kay Menon, Avinash Tiwary series drops us into Mumbai underworld of the 70s

September 04, 2023 2:34 pm

The trailer of Bambai Meri Jaan is out. The series stars Kay Kay Menon, Kritika Kamra and Avinash Tiwary in lead roles and is bankrolled by Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment.

Bambai Meri Jaan: Mumbai has a new king in Kay Kay Menon's new crime drama, Farhan Akhtar shares glimpse

August 28, 2023 1:11 pm

Farhan Akhtar took to Instagram to drop a brand new video of his new crime drama Bambai Meri Jaan. The 10-part show stars Kay Kay Menon and Avinash Tiwary in lead roles.

Amid backlash for announcing Don 3 with Ranveer Singh, Farhan Akhtar says he was slammed for casting Shah Rukh Khan too

August 16, 2023 1:35 pm

Farhan Akhtar addressed the criticism around Ranveer Singh's casting in Don 3 and assured that he will do "a great job" in the movie. Don 3 will release in 2025.

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra deconstructs Bhaag Milkha Bhaag's climax, how Milkha Singh had tears in eyes while recounting story

August 13, 2023 7:59 am

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra deconstructs the climax of the film where he took creative liberty to find the crux of his film.

Ranveer Singh on playing Don after Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan: 'Hope the audience gives me a chance and...'

August 10, 2023 12:12 pm

Ranveer Singh dropped adorable childhood pictures of himself holding a toy gun and explained via a lengthy note that it was his dream to play the role of Don.

Don 3 teaser: Ranveer Singh's first look revealed, says ‘11 mulkon ki police dhoondti hai mujhe'

August 09, 2023 12:39 pm

Ranveer Singh, hot off the success of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, will take over from Shah Rukh Khan in Farhan Akhtar's upcoming Don 3. Watch the first teaser here.

Shah Rukh Khan won't be a part of Don 3, Farhan Akhtar confirms: 'Joining us... will be an actor whose talent I have admired'

August 08, 2023 4:32 pm

In a recent statement, filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar has announced that a new actor will replace Shah Rukh Khan in the Don franchise.

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