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Farhan Akhtar

Jan 10, 1974 (51 years old) in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Farhan Akhtar 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

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Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
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The Drama Company
Himself
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Ms. Marvel
Waleed
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Imran Qureshi
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Dil Dhadakne Do
Sunny Gill
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The Roshans
Self
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Milkha Singh
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Bombay Talkies
Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
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Toofaan
"Ajju" Aziz Ali
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Karthik Calling Karthik
Karthik

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