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.

Personal Details

• Born: 1974-01-10 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
• Known For: Acting

Farhan Akhtar Movies List

Looking for Farhan Akhtar movies? Here are some of their most popular films and where they rank in their career:

• Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
• Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)
• Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)
• Wazir (2016)
• Rock On!! (2008)
• Karthik Calling Karthik (2010)
• The Sky Is Pink (2019)
• Luck by Chance (2009)
• The Archies (2023)
• Bombay Talkies (2013)

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