Actor
Farhan Akhtar
Based In
Mumbai, India.
Origin
Mumbai, India.
Years Active
1999–Present
Farhan Akhtar Biography
Full Information
- Full Name: Farhan Akhtar
- Date of Birth: 9 January 1974
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Singer
- Debut as Director: Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
- Debut as Actor: Rock On!! (2008)
- Production Company: Excel Entertainment (with Ritesh Sidhwani)
Family & Personal Life
- Father: Javed Akhtar (Screenwriter & Lyricist)
- Mother: Honey Irani (Actress & Screenwriter)
- Sister: Zoya Akhtar (Filmmaker)
- Grandfather: Jan Nisar Akhtar (Poet)
- First Wife: Adhuna Bhabani (2000–2017)
- Children: 2 Daughters (Shakya & Akira)
- Second Wife: Shibani Dandekar (2022–Present)
- Belief: Atheist
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie / Project | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2004 | Lakshya | Director, Writer |
| 2006 | Don | Director, Writer |
| 2008 | Rock On!! | Actor, Singer, Producer |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Actor |
| 2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Actor, Dialogue Writer, Producer |
| 2011 | Don 2 | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2013 | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Actor (Lead) |
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | Actor |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do | Actor, Producer |
| 2016 | Wazir | Actor |
| 2017 | Lucknow Central | Actor |
| 2019 | The Sky Is Pink | Actor, Producer |
| 2021 | Toofaan | Actor, Producer |
| 2025* | Jee Le Zaraa (Expected) | Director, Actor |
Recent Activity
- Release of his war film 120 Bahadur on 21 November 2025, in which he stars as Major Shaitan Singh Bhati.
- Attended a special screening of 120 Bahadur.
- In the news for his upcoming project, Don 3.
- Recently had a family dinner with his wife, his sister, and his parents.
Career Highlight
| Year | Award Organization | Category / Award | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | IIFA Awards | Best Screenplay | Kya Kehna | Won |
| 2002 | National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Hindi | Dil Chahta Hai | Won |
| 2002 | Filmfare Awards | Best Film (Critics) | Dil Chahta Hai | Won |
| 2002 | Filmfare Awards | Best Screenplay | Dil Chahta Hai | Won |
| 2002 | IIFA Awards | Best Story | Dil Chahta Hai | Won |
| 2002 | IIFA Awards | Best Director | Dil Chahta Hai | Won |
| 2002 | IIFA Awards | Best Screenplay | Dil Chahta Hai | Won |
| 2002 | Screen Awards | Best Dialogue | Dil Chahta Hai | Won |
| 2002 | Screen Awards | Best Screenplay | Dil Chahta Hai | Won |
| 2002 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Debut Director | Dil Chahta Hai | Won |
| 2002 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Story | Dil Chahta Hai | Won |
| 2007 | Neuchatel Intl. Fantastic Film Festival | Best Asian Film | Don | Won |
| 2009 | National Film Awards | Best Feature Film in Hindi | Rock On!! | Won |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards | Best Male Debut | Rock On!! | Won |
| 2009 | IIFA Awards | Star Debut of the Year – Male | Rock On!! | Won |
| 2009 | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Male | Rock On!! | Won |
| 2009 | Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer – Male | Rock On!! | Won |
| 2010 | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Male | Luck By Chance | Won |
| 2011 | Screen Awards | Best Thriller/Action Film | Karthik Calling Karthik | Won |
| 2011 | Screen Awards | Best Actor in Thriller/Action | Karthik Calling Karthik | Won |
| 2012 | Filmfare Awards | Best Film (as producer) | ZNMD | Won |
| 2012 | Filmfare Awards | Best Film (Critics) | ZNMD | Won |
| 2012 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actor | ZNMD | Won |
| 2012 | Filmfare Awards | Best Dialogue | ZNMD | Won |
| 2012 | Screen Awards | Best Dialogue | ZNMD | Won |
| 2012 | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | ZNMD | Won |
| 2012 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Film | ZNMD | Won |
| 2012 | IIFA Awards | Best Film | ZNMD | Won |
| 2012 | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | ZNMD | Won |
| 2012 | Stardust Awards | Film of the Year | Don 2 | Won |
| 2012 | Stardust Awards | Dream Director | Don 2 | Won |
| 2012 | Vogue Beauty Awards | Most Beautiful Man | — | Won |
| 2014 | Screen Awards | Best Actor | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Won |
| 2014 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Actor | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Won |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actor | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Won |
| 2014 | IIFA Awards | Best Actor | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Won |
| 2014 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Actor (Male) – Jury | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Won |
| 2014 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor – Male | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Won |
| 2014 | GQ Men of the Year Awards | Actor of the Year | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Won |
| 2014 | IBNLive Movie Awards | Best Actor | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Won |
| 2014 | Mirchi Music Awards | Special Award | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Won |
| 2016 | Producers Guild Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Dil Dhadakne Do | Won |
| 2016 | IIFA Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Dil Dhadakne Do | Won |
About Farhan Akhtar
Farhan Akhtar is an Indian actor, filmmaker (director, producer, screenwriter) and singer known for his wide-ranging contributions to Bollywood .
He began his career in the film industry with direction and screenwriting in the late 1990s and made his directorial debut with “Dil Chahta Hai” (2001).
Some of his well-known films include “Dil Chahta Hai”, “Rock On!!” (2008), “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” (2011), and “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag” (2013).
He has worked as an actor, director, producer, screenwriter, and singer, illustrating his versatility in the film world.
He is the son of respected screenwriters and lyricists – Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani. His sister is filmmaker Zoya Akhtar.
Yes — he continues to work in the film industry in multiple capacities (acting, directing, producing) and remains a prominent figure in Bollywood.