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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
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 slams Raanjhanaa’s AI-altered ending, says loyalties lie with Aanand L Rai: ‘If the creator of the film is unhappy...’
August 05, 2025 4:30 pm
Farhan Akhtar addressed the ongoing debate around the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in filmmaking, following the controversy surrounding the re-release of Raanjhanaa.
'Very unmotherly': Farhan Akhtar recalls how mom Honey Irani toppled an auto, slapped a man multiple times after he groped a woman
August 06, 2025 7:08 pm
Farhan Akhtar recently shared an anecdote about his mother Honey Irani that highlighted not only her fierce spirit but also her unwavering stance against crime and injustice against women.
120 Bahadur teaser: Farhan Akhtar's Major Shaitan Singh inspires 120 Indian soldiers to take the heroic last stand against 3,000 Chinese troops at Battle of Rezang La
August 05, 2025 1:57 pm
The teaser of Farhan Akhtar's 120 Bahadur brings to life a stirring tale of valour, courage, and above all, the ultimate sacrifice made by 120 Indian soldiers who stood their ground against 3,000 Chinese troops during the 1962 Battle of Rezang La.
When Hrithik Roshan fondly recalled meeting Michael Jackson during Kites shoot: 'It took me time to absorb'
July 08, 2025 5:24 pm
"Big fan of his dance...," added Hrithik Roshan
Trainer hails Farhan Akhtar's commitment, says actor took on 'one of the most demanding transformations in Bollywood history' for Toofan
July 09, 2025 12:56 pm
"When I took on this project, I knew it was going to be something special," shared trainer Drew Neal
Honey Irani recalls falling in love with Javed Akhtar on the sets of Seeta Aur Geeta, says she later felt the marriage wasn’t working: 'It was never because of Shabana...'
June 13, 2025 9:43 pm
Honey Irani feels Javed Akhtar wanted something different from life at that point in time, and says the separation was never because of Shabana Azmi.
'Farhan Akhtar earned Rs 45 lakh for saying jokes I wrote for Rs 45,000': Varun Grover recalls moment of clarity that made him quit TV
June 10, 2025 12:52 pm
Varun Grover shared that even the set on which the Farhan Akhtar-hosted talk show was shot was so extravagant that some of the props cost as much as his remuneration per episode.
Aamir Khan had two conditions before signing Dil Chahta Hai, says Farhan Akhtar: 'I went to him because I had no choice'
May 09, 2025 1:46 pm
Farhan Akhtar recalled how he cast Dil Chahta Hai after Aamir Khan demanded to play the role that Akshaye Khanna had already agreed to do.
Amid Don 3 delays, Farhan Akhtar explains why Shah Rukh Khan was the perfect Don: 'SRK can be charming while being menacing'
May 09, 2025 12:29 pm
Farhan Akhtar shared that Shah Rukh Khan's real-life personality made him believe that he would perfectly fit the role of Don.
