Farhan Akhtar

About

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...

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MirzapurSeries • 2018Ms. MarvelSeries • 2022Made in HeavenSeries • 2019Inside EdgeSeries • 2017Superboys of MalegaonMovie • 2025RaeesMovie • 2017LakshyaMovie • 2004GoldMovie • 2018Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraMovie • 2011DahaadSeries • 2023DonMovie • 2006Dil Dhadakne DoMovie • 2015Madgaon ExpressMovie • 2024Gully BoyMovie • 2019Bhaag Milkha BhaagMovie • 2013Don 2Movie • 2011The Sky Is PinkMovie • 2019Dil Chahta HaiMovie • 2001Kho Gaye Hum KahanMovie • 2023ToofaanMovie • 2021Luck by ChanceMovie • 2009Baar Baar DekhoMovie • 2016The ArchiesMovie • 2023Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.Movie • 2007