Farhan Akhtar
Known for: Acting
Born: January 10, 1974
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
65 movies · 22 TV shows, newest first
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Mirzapur: The Movie
2026
6.4
120 Bahadur
2025
8.0
Boong
2025
6.3
Songs of Paradise
2025
5.1
Andhera
2025
6.7
Ground Zero
2025
6.6
Dabba Cartel
2025
7.6
Superboys of Malegaon
2025
7.9
The Roshans
2025
6.8
Agni
2024
4.2
Yudhra
2024
8.3
Angry Young Men
2024
6.4
Madgaon Express
2024
6.6
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
2023
5.6
The Archies
2023
6.0
Brand Bollywood Downunder
2023
5.6
Fukrey 3
2023
7.1
Bambai Meri Jaan
2023
5.6
Friday Night Plan
2023
7.4
Dahaad
2023
5.3
Phone Bhoot
2022
6.3
Ms. Marvel
2022
6.9
Sharmaji Namkeen
2022
6.8
Eternally Confused and Eager for Love
2022
5.2
Toofaan
2021
6.4
Hello Charlie
2021
7.7
The Sky Is Pink
2019
7.2
Made in Heaven
2019
7.3
Gully Boy
2019
5.0
The Fakir of Venice
2019
8.0
Mirzapur
2018
7.0
Gold
2018
6.4
Fukrey Returns
2017
6.3
Lucknow Central
2017
5.8
Daddy
2017
3.3
The Drama Company
2017
6.4
Inside Edge
2017
6.7
Raees
2017
4.8
Rock On 2
2016
6.7
Yaaron Ki Baraat
2016
5.2
BFFs with Vogue
2016
5.8
Baar Baar Dekho
2016
7.0
The Kapil Sharma Show
2016
6.8
Wazir
2016
5.7
Bangistan
2015
6.9
Dil Dhadakne Do
2015
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Child Trafficking
2014
5.3
Shaadi Ke Side Effects
2014
7.5
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
2013
6.8
Comedy Nights with Kapil
2013
6.4
Fukrey
2013
6.3
Bombay Talkies
2013
10.0
Making of Talaash
2012
6.8
Talaash
2012
7.0
Don 2
201110.0
Up Close & Personal with PZ
2011
7.6
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
2011
5.8
Game
2011
6.4
Karthik Calling Karthik
2010
6.5
Luck by Chance
2009
10.0
Oye! It's Friday!
2008
6.9
Rock On!!
200810.0
Positive
2007
5.3
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
2007
6.9
Don
2006
5.9
Koffee with Karan
2004
5.7
Indian Idol
2004
6.7
Lakshya
2004NR
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
2002
6.9
Dil Chahta Hai
2001
6.6
Kaun Banega Crorepati
2000NR
Boss Collection
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2
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Untitled Farhan Akhtar-Neeraj Pandey Movie
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R.D. Burman Biopic
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Don 3
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Jee Le Zaraa
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Antony
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Lalkaara
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Karna
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Untitled Saif Ali Khan - Farhan Akhtar Project
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Untitled Farhan Akhtar Project
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Kanika Dhillon's Directorial Debut Film
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