Farhan Akhtar
Acting
1974-01-10 · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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.
Filmography
TheatersThe Beatles: John
2028 · Movie
TheatersThe Beatles: Paul
2028 · Movie
TheatersThe Beatles: George
2028 · Movie
TheatersThe Beatles: Ringo
2028 · Movie
TheatersMirzapur: The Movie
2026 · Movie
120 Bahadur
2025 · Movie
Boong
2025 · Movie
Songs of Paradise
2025 · Movie
Andhera
2025 · Series
Ground Zero
2025 · Movie
Dabba Cartel
2025 · Series
Superboys of Malegaon
2025 · Movie
The Roshans
2025 · Series
Agni
2024 · Movie
Yudhra
2024 · Movie
Angry Young Men
2024 · Series
Madgaon Express
2024 · Movie
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023 · Movie
The Archies
2023 · Movie
Brand Bollywood Downunder
2023 · Movie
Fukrey 3
2023 · Movie
Bambai Meri Jaan
2023 · Series
Friday Night Plan
2023 · Movie
Dahaad
2023 · Series
Phone Bhoot
2022 · Movie
Ms. Marvel
2022 · Series
Sharmaji Namkeen
2022 · Movie
Eternally Confused and Eager for Love
2022 · Series
Toofaan
2021 · Movie
Hello Charlie
2021 · Movie
The Sky Is Pink
2019 · Movie
Made in Heaven
2019 · Series
Gully Boy
2019 · Movie
The Fakir of Venice
2019 · Movie
Mirzapur
2018 · Series
Gold
2018 · Movie
Fukrey Returns
2017 · Movie
Lucknow Central
2017 · Movie
Daddy
2017 · Movie
The Drama Company
2017 · Series
Inside Edge
2017 · Series
Raees
2017 · Movie
Rock On 2
2016 · Movie
Yaaron Ki Baraat
2016 · Series
BFFs with Vogue
2016 · Series
Baar Baar Dekho
2016 · Movie
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016 · Series
Wazir
2016 · Movie
Bangistan
2015 · Movie
Dil Dhadakne Do
2015 · Movie
Child Trafficking
2014 · Movie
Shaadi Ke Side Effects
2014 · Movie
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
2013 · Movie
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013 · Series
Fukrey
2013 · Movie
Bombay Talkies
2013 · Movie
Talaash
2012 · Movie
Making of Talaash
2012 · Movie
Don 2
2011 · Movie
Up Close & Personal with PZ
2011 · Series
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
2011 · Movie
Game
2011 · Movie
Karthik Calling Karthik
2010 · Movie
Luck by Chance
2009 · Movie
Oye! It's Friday!
2008 · Series
Rock On!!
2008 · Movie
Positive
2007 · Movie
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007 · Movie
Don
2006 · Movie
Koffee with Karan
2004 · Series
Indian Idol
2004 · Series
Lakshya
2004 · Movie
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002 · Series
Dil Chahta Hai
2001 · Movie
Kaun Banega Crorepati
2000 · Series
Lalkaara
Movie
Antony
Movie
Kanika Dhillon's Directorial Debut Film
Movie
R.D. Burman Biopic
Movie
Jee Le Zaraa
Movie
Don 3
Movie
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2
Movie
Untitled Saif Ali Khan - Farhan Akhtar Project
Movie
Untitled Farhan Akhtar-Neeraj Pandey Movie
Movie
Untitled Omprakash Mehra/Salman Khan Project
Movie
Untitled Farhan Akhtar Project
Movie
Boss Collection
Movie