Farhan Akhtar
Known for: Acting
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
Series
The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Series
Indian Idol
Self
2004
Series
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013
Series
Koffee with Karan
Self
2004
Series
Ms. Marvel
Waleed
2022
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
Series
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
2000
Film
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Milkha Singh
2013
Series
The Drama Company
Self
2017
Film
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Imran Qureshi
2011
Series
The Roshans
Self
2025
Series
BFFs with Vogue
Self
2016
Film
Dil Dhadakne Do
Sunny Gill
2015
Series
Angry Young Men
Self
2024
Film
120 Bahadur
Major Shaitan Singh
2025
Film
The Beatles: Paul
Ravi Shankar
2028
Film
The Beatles: John
Ravi Shankar
2028
Film
The Beatles: George
Ravi Shankar
2028
Series
Yaaron Ki Baraat
Self
2016
Series
Oye! It's Friday!
Host
2008
Film
Karthik Calling Karthik
Karthik
2010
Film
Luck by Chance
Vikram Jaisingh
2009
Up Close & Personal with PZ
Himself
2011
Film
Bombay Talkies
Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
2013
Film
The Archies
Uncle Ben (voice)
2023
Film
Toofaan
"Ajju" Aziz Ali
2021
Film
The Beatles: Ringo
Ravi Shankar
2028
Film
The Sky Is Pink
Niren Chaudhary
2019
Film
Wazir
Daanish Ali
2016
Film
Lucknow Central
Kishan Mohan Girhotra
2017
Film
Daddy
Maqsood
2017
Film
Rock On 2
Aditya Shroff
2016
Film
Rock On!!
Aditya Shroff
2008
Film
The Fakir of Venice
Adi
2019
Film
Shaadi Ke Side Effects
Siddharth Roy
2014
Film
Brand Bollywood Downunder
Self
2023
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2
Imran Qureshi
Film
Making of Talaash
Self
2012
Film
Child Trafficking
as Self
2014
Lala Amarnath Biopic
Boss Collection