Farhan Akhtar

Born: 1974-01-10

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.


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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

as Imran Qureshi
Released: 2011-07-15

Three friends who were inseparable in childhood decide to go on a three-week-long bachelor road...

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Karthik Calling Karthik

as Karthik
Released: 2010-02-26

A much abused loner achieves success, and even wins the heart of his gorgeous co-worker, after...

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Luck by Chance

as Vikram Jaisingh
Released: 2009-01-30

Not wanting the same fate as befell her sisters, Sona Mishra re-locates to Mumbai to try to make...

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Dil Dhadakne Do

as Sunny Gill
Released: 2015-06-04

On a cruise to celebrate their parents' 30th wedding anniversary, a brother and sister deal with...

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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

as Milkha Singh
Released: 2013-07-12

The true story of the "Flying Sikh" world champion runner and Olympian Milkha Singh who overcame...

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The Archies

as Archie's Uncle Ben (voice) (uncredited)
Released: 2023-12-07

Set in 1960s India, Archie and the gang navigate romance, friendship and the future of Riverdale...

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Rock On!!

as Aditya Shroff
Released: 2008-08-29

Aditya, Joe, Kedar and Rob form a rock band, but break up after they fail to make a success of...

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Wazir

as Daanish Ali
Released: 2016-01-07

'Wazir' is a tale of two unlikely friends, a wheelchair-bound chess grandmaster and a brave ATS...

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The Sky Is Pink

as Niren Chaudhary
Released: 2019-10-11

The 25-year-old love story of a couple is told through the lens of their teenage daughter after...

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Bombay Talkies

as Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
Released: 2013-05-03

One hundred years of Hindi cinema is celebrated in four short stories showcasing the power of film.

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Brand Bollywood Downunder

as Self
Released: 2023-11-02

When most people think about Australia, they picture massive sandy beaches, singlet-clad locals...

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Toofaan

as Ajju / Aziz Ali
Released: 2021-07-16

An inspiring story about an orphan boy from the streets of Dongri, who grows up to become a...

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The Fakir of Venice

as Adi
Released: 2019-02-08

Adi Merchant, a hustler from Mumbai is hired by a Venetian artist to find a fakir for an art...

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Shaadi Ke Side Effects

as Siddharth Roy
Released: 2014-02-28

An easy-going man ensures that the spark in his marriage stays strong by always apologizing and...

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Lucknow Central

as Kishan Mohan Girhotra
Released: 2017-09-15

After being accused of murder and awaiting his death penalty, Kishen Mohan Girhotra is compelled...

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Daddy

as Maqsood
Released: 2017-09-08

This is the gritty and sensational true story of Arun Gulab Gawli, a mill worker’s son who grew...

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Rock On 2

as Aditya Shroff
Released: 2016-11-11

The musical drama is a sequel to the 2008 blockbuster 'Rock On' that tells the story of four...

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Kaun Banega Crorepati

as Self
First aired: 2000-07-03

Hosted by India's biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, one of the biggest shows is here to...

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The Kapil Sharma Show

as Himself
First aired: 2016-04-23

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Comedy Nights with Kapil

as Self
First aired: 2013-06-22

Comedy Nights with Kapil is a comedy show which provides a distinctive take on the everyday life...

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Ms. Marvel

as Waleed
First aired: 2022-06-08

A great student, avid gamer, and voracious fan-fic scribe, Kamala Khan has a special affinity...

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Koffee with Karan

as Self
First aired: 2004-11-19

Celebrity host Karan Johar gets up close and personal with various Bollywood personalities and...

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The Drama Company

as Himself
First aired: 2017-07-16

The Drama Company will feature an eclectic mix of the finest comedians in a theatrical plot...

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Yaaron Ki Baraat

as Self
First aired: 2016-10-08

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Angry Young Men

as Self
First aired: 2024-08-20

Angry Young Men is the story of Salim-Javed, legendary screenwriters of 1970s Hindi cinema....

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BFFs with Vogue

as Himself
First aired: 2016-09-25

Celebrities open up about everything from movies and fashion to personal style mantras and the...

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Oye! It's Friday!

as Host
First aired: 2008-12-12

Oye! It's Friday! was an Indian variety talk show on NDTV Imagine hosted by Farhan Akhtar. It...

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