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Born:
1974-01-10

Birthplace:
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Credits:
39 Total Roles

Farhan Akhtar

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Biography

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.

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Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2028 The Beatles: George MOVIE Ravi Shankar
2028 The Beatles: Ringo MOVIE Ravi Shankar
2028 The Beatles: Paul MOVIE Ravi Shankar
2028 The Beatles: John MOVIE Ravi Shankar
2025 120 Bahadur MOVIE Major Shaitan Singh
2025 The Roshans TV Self
2024 Angry Young Men TV Self
2023 The Archies MOVIE Uncle Ben (voice)
2023 Brand Bollywood Downunder MOVIE Self
2022 Ms. Marvel TV Waleed

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