Farhan Akhtar

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.

Farhan Akhtar is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 13 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes The Beatles: John (2028), The Beatles: Paul (2028), Angry Young Men (2024), Toofaan (2021), The Sky Is Pink (2019), The Fakir of Venice (2019), Wazir (2016), Dil Dhadakne Do (2015). The recorded credits span 2008 to 2028, including 10 movies and 3 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.