Farhan Akhtar
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.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.7563 |
| Birthday | 1974-01-10 |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Also Known As | فرهان اختر, फरहान अख़्तर , |
2010
Karthik Calling Karthik
6.338/102
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Karthik Calling Karthik
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
7.593/404
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
2009
Luck by Chance
6.55/70
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Luck by Chance
2008
Rock On!!
6.835/106
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Rock On!!
2013
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
7.504/278
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 Indi...
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
2014
Shaadi Ke Side Effects
5.343/35
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Shaadi Ke Side Effects
2023
Brand Bollywood Downunder
6/1
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2023
The Archies
5.6/63
Set in 1960s India, Archie and the gang navigate romance, friendship and the future of Riverdale as developers threaten to destroy a beloved park.
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The Archies
2015
Dil Dhadakne Do
6.854/157
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Dil Dhadakne Do
2016
Wazir
6.702/136
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Wazir
2013
Bombay Talkies
6.35/60
One hundred years of Hindi cinema is celebrated in four short stories showcasing the power of film.
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Bombay Talkies
2016
Rock On 2
4.821/14
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, th...
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2019
The Fakir of Venice
5/5
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Lucknow Central
6.297/32
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Daddy
5.875/12
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2019
The Sky Is Pink
7.773/77
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2021
Toofaan
5.054/28
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Toofaan
2025
120 Bahadur
6.5/13
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120 Bahadur
2012
Making of Talaash
10/1
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Boss Collection
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2
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2028
The Beatles: George
0/0
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2028
The Beatles: Ringo
0/0
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.
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The Beatles: Ringo
2028
The Beatles: Paul
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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.
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2028
The Beatles: John
0/0
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.
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Child Trafficking
0/0
One day, five college friends skip class and come across a house conducting seemingly strange activities. Soon, they find a bunch of innocent kids tra...
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