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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
Ground Zero trailer: Emraan Hashmi is on a mission to change the mindsets in Kashmir in film inspired by true events. Watch
April 07, 2025 2:58 pm
Ground Zero trailer: The Emraan Hashmi-starrer, produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment, is all set to release in theatres on April 25.
An incensed Sunny Deol, Javed Akhtar's personal approval: How Akhtar Calling Akhtar radio gag made it on the air
April 04, 2025 4:43 pm
Kettan Singh, who used to mimic Javed Akhtar on radio, recalled how they had to get permission from him before putting the segment on the air.
Javed Akhtar met Farhan Akhtar's first wife Adhuna two days before their wedding, says 'it makes no difference' daughter Zoya never tied the knot
April 04, 2025 2:45 pm
Javed Akhtar said that he met Farhan's first wife Adhuna for the first time just two days before their wedding.
'Zoya Akhtar was unprofessional, didn't inform me that she'd chosen Parmeet Sethi over me for Dil Dhadhakne Do': Adi Irani
March 15, 2025 5:24 pm
Welcome actor Adi Irani gave his two cents on the current landscape of the industry and shared his personal anecdotes regarding director Zoya Akhtar and how he was almost cast in her film Dil Dhadhakne Do.
Shibani Dandekar says Shabana Azmi didn't initially listen to her pitch for Dabba Cartel: 'Had already made up her mind'
March 06, 2025 10:31 am
Shibani Dandekar said Shabana Azmi wasn't even listening to her pitch when she offered her a role in Dabba Cartel.
Javed Akhtar calls troll 'cockroach' for fat-shaming Rohit Sharma: 'What kind of neech, pathetic liar...'
March 06, 2025 11:54 am
Javed Akhar once again gave it back to trolls who questioned his nationalism and favouritism towards cricketer Virat Kohli.
Shabana Azmi recalls 20-year-old crew member didn't recognise her, asked her, 'Are you Shibani Dandekar?'
March 04, 2025 5:28 pm
Shabana Azmi was amused by a 20-year-old crew member at the trailer launch of Dabba Cartel, who confused her for her daughter-in-law, Shibani Dandekar.
Hrithik Roshan chucks Farhan Akhtar's phone in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara lite, fans wonder why they didn't make 'full movie version'
March 04, 2025 8:49 am
Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Abhay Deol got back together as their Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara characters for a new ad campaign.
Shabana Azmi jokes she had to say yes to Dabba Cartel as 'bahu Shibani Dandekar ne likha, bete Farhan Akhtar ne produce kia': 'How dare I...?'
February 27, 2025 12:53 pm
Shabana Azmi said that she said yes to Dabba Cartel because her son and daughter-in-law were involved in the making of the show.
'Superboys of Malegaon inspirational to anybody who has dreams,' says Reema Kagti
February 25, 2025 9:27 pm
Farhan Akhtar, who has backed Superboys of Malegaon through Excel Entertainment, said Nasir Shaikh's story is rooted not just in filmmaking but in the shared human experience of overcoming challenges.
