Farhan Akhtar

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.38

Gender

Male

Birthday

10-Jan-1974

Age

(52 years old)

Place of Birth

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Also Known As
  • فرهان اختر
  • फरहान अख़्तर

Farhan Akhtar

Biography

Farhan Akhtar (born 10 January 1974) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, playback singer and television host. Born in Mumbai to screenwriters Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, he grew up under the influence of the Hindi film industry. He began his career in Bollywood by working as an assistant director in Lamhe (1991) and Himalay Putra (1997). Akhtar, after establishing a production company named Excel Entertainment along with Ritesh Sidhwani, made his directorial debut with Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and received critical acclaim for portraying modern youth. The film also won a National award. Following it, he made Lakshya (2004) and had his Hollywood debut through the soundtrack of Bride and Prejudice (2004), for which he wrote the lyrics. He went on to make the commercially successful Don (2006). He directed a short film titled Positive (2007), to spread awareness on HIV-AIDS.


Credits

Brand Bollywood Downunder Brand Bollywood Downunder (2023) Character: Self
When most people think about Australia, they picture massive sandy beaches, singlet-clad locals drinking beer, and kangaroos bounding through the dusty red outback. Saris, musical numbers, and masala are the furthest from anyone's mind - unless of course, you're one of the millions of Bollywood fans from around the world.
Luck by Chance Luck by Chance (2009) Character: Vikram Jaisingh
Not wanting the same fate as befell her sisters, Sona Mishra re-locates to Mumbai to try to make a living making movies, but she soon finds that the path she has chosen is not an easy one.
तूफ़ान तूफ़ान (2021) Character: "Ajju" Aziz Ali
An inspiring story about an orphan boy from the streets of Dongri, who grows up to become a local goon of his area and how his life changes after he meets the young and compassionate Ananya, who guides him towards the right path and makes him realize his true calling i.e boxing.
शादी के साइड इफेक्ट्स शादी के साइड इफेक्ट्स (2014) Character: Siddharth Roy
An easy-going man ensures that the spark in his marriage stays strong by always apologizing and opting for the path of least conflict in his relationship. When his wife becomes pregnant and wishes to have the baby, he does not offer resistance, but is also not ready to be a father. How will their relationship evolve?
The Fakir of Venice The Fakir of Venice (2019) Character: Adi
Adi Merchant, a hustler from Mumbai is hired by a Venetian artist to find a fakir for an art installation in Venice. He cons the art fraternity and hires a daily wage labourer Sattar instead and the two have the most unique time of their lives in the picturesque European city.
The Sky Is Pink The Sky Is Pink (2019) Character: Niren Chaudhary
The 25-year-old love story of a couple is told through the lens of their teenage daughter after she is diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis.
The Beatles: John The Beatles: John (2028) Character: Ravi Shankar
One of four biopics, focusing on individual members of The Beatles, this one telling the story of the group from the perspective of John Lennon.
भाग मिल्खा भाग भाग मिल्खा भाग (2013) Character: Milkha Singh
The true story of the "Flying Sikh" world champion runner and Olympian Milkha Singh who overcame the massacre of his family, civil war during the India-Pakistan partition, and homelessness to become one of India's most iconic athletes.
Bombay Talkies Bombay Talkies (2013) Character: Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
One hundred years of Hindi cinema is celebrated in four short stories showcasing the power of film.
The Beatles: Paul The Beatles: Paul (2028) Character: Ravi Shankar
One of four biopics, focusing on individual members of The Beatles, this one telling the story of the group from the perspective of Paul McCartney.
वज़ीर वज़ीर (2016) Character: Daanish Ali
'Wazir' is a tale of two unlikely friends, a wheelchair-bound chess grandmaster and a brave ATS officer. Brought together by grief and a strange twist of fate, the two men decide to help each other win the biggest games of their lives. But there's a mysterious, dangerous opponent lurking in the shadows, who is all set to checkmate them.
दिल धड़कने दो दिल धड़कने दो (2015) Character: Sunny Gill
On a cruise to celebrate their parents' 30th wedding anniversary, a brother and sister deal with the impact of family considerations on their romantic lives.
द आर्चीज़ द आर्चीज़ (2023) Character: Uncle Ben (voice)
Set in 1960s India, Archie and the gang navigate romance, friendship and the future of Riverdale as developers threaten to destroy a beloved park.
Lucknow Central Lucknow Central (2017) Character: Kishan Mohan Girhotra
After being accused of murder and awaiting his death penalty, Kishen Mohan Girhotra is compelled by NGO worker Gayatri Kashyap to form a musical band of prisoners to compete at band competition held at the dreaded jail of ‘Lucknow Central’. Kishen befriends and convinces a talented bunch of criminals to form a band that provides them with a purpose and a new lease of life.
The Beatles: Ringo The Beatles: Ringo (2028) Character: Ravi Shankar
One of four biopics, focusing on individual members of The Beatles, this one telling the story of the group from the perspective of Ringo Starr.
Daddy Daddy (2017) Character: Maqsood
This is the gritty and sensational true story of Arun Gulab Gawli, a mill worker’s son who grew up in Mumbai’s impoverished Dagdi Chawl, to become an infamous don, politician and chief rival of the most powerful crime boss of the day, Dawood Ibrahim. Daddy realistically charts Mumbai’s true crime history from the 1970s and 1980s until 2012, when Gawli was finally sentenced to life imprisonment.
The Beatles: George The Beatles: George (2028) Character: Ravi Shankar
One of four biopics, focusing on individual members of The Beatles, this one telling the story of the group from the perspective of George Harrison.
ज़िन्दगी ना मिलेगी दोबारा ज़िन्दगी ना मिलेगी दोबारा (2011) Character: Imran Qureshi
Three friends who were inseparable in childhood decide to go on a three-week-long bachelor road trip to Spain, in order to re-establish their bond and explore thrilling adventures, before one of them gets married. What will they learn of themselves and each other during the adventure?
120  बहादुर 120 बहादुर (2025) Character: Major Shaitan Singh
Valiant Indian soldiers fight against Chinese troops during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, preventing a potential occupation of Ladakh region in the Battle of Rezang La.
रॉक ऑन २ रॉक ऑन २ (2016) Character: Aditya Shroff
The musical drama is a sequel to the 2008 blockbuster 'Rock On' that tells the story of four friends and their passion for music. This time around, the film centers around the regional conflict prevailing in the North Eastern states of India.
Karthik Calling Karthik Karthik Calling Karthik (2010) Character: Karthik
A much abused loner achieves success, and even wins the heart of his gorgeous co-worker, after getting early morning mysterious phone calls from someone.
Rock On!! Rock On!! (2008) Character: Aditya Shroff
Aditya, Joe, Kedar and Rob form a rock band, but break up after they fail to make a success of it. They establish regular lives until they decide to reunite and take another shot at fulfilling their dreams.



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