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Farhan Akhtar
Producer, Actor, Director, Additional CreditsBorn January 10, 1974 (51 years)
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.
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
Farhan Akhtar Filmography
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| 2025 | Andhera (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
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| 2025 | Dabba Cartel (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
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| 2024 | Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
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| 2023 | Bambai Meri Jaan (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
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| 2023 | Dahaad (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
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| 2022 | Eternally Confused and Eager for Love (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
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| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy · as Co-Producer |
| 2019 | Made in Heaven (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
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| 2018 | Mirzapur (TV Series) · as Executive Producer |
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| 2017 | Inside Edge (TV Series) |
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| 2025 | 120 Bahadur · as Major Shaitan Singh |
| 2023 | The Archies · as Archie's Uncle Ben (voice) (uncredited) |
| 2022 | Ms. Marvel (TV Series) · as Waleed |
| 2021 | Toofaan · as "ajju" Aziz Ali |
| 2019 | The Sky Is Pink · as Niren Chaudhary |
| 2017 | Lucknow Central · as Kishan Mohan Girhotra |
| 2017 | Daddy · as Maqsood |
| 2016 | Rock on 2 · as Aditya Shroff |
| 2016 | Wazir · as Daanish Ali |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do · as Sunny Gill |
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects · as Siddharth Roy |
| 2013 | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag · as Milkha Singh |
| 2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara · as Imran Qureshi |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik · as Karthik |
| 2009 | The Fakir of Venice · as Adi |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance · as Vikram Jaisingh |
| 2008 | Oye! It's Friday! (TV Series) · as Host |
| 2008 | Rock On!! · as Aditya Shroff |
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| 2025 | The Roshans (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2024 | Angry Young Men: The Salim-Javed Story (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2023 | Brand Bollywood · as Self |
| 2021 | Marvel Studios: Assembled (TV Series) · as Self - Waleed |
| 2017 | The Drama Company (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | Yaaron Ki Baraat (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | BFFs with Vogue (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2016 | The Kapil Sharma Show (TV Series) · as Himself |
| 2014 | 59th Idea Filmfare Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2013 | Comedy Nights with Kapil (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies · as Self, Special Appearance In "apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited) |
| 2012 | Zee Cine Awards 2012 · as Self - International Icon - Winner |
| 2012 | 57th Idea Filmfare Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2010 | 55th Idea Filmfare Awards · as Self |
| 2009 | 54th Filmfare Awards · as Self - Winner |
| 2005 | Nach Baliye (TV Series) · as Self - Judge |
| 2004 | Koffee With Karan (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2002 | Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (TV Series) · as Himself |
| 2000 | Kaun Banega Crorepati (TV Series) · as Self |
| 2024 | Yudhra · as Dialogue |
| 2023 | The Archies · as Dialogue |
| 2016 | Rock on 2 · as Playback Singer |
| 2016 | Rock on 2 · as Dialogue |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do · as Dialogue |
| 2012 | Talaash: The Answer Lies Within · as Dialogue |
| 2011 | Don 2 · as Story |
| 2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara · as Dialogue |
| 2011 | Game · as Dialogue |
| 2008 | Rock On!! · as Dialogue |
| 2006 | Don · as Dialogue |
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai · as Story |