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Farhan Akhtar

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51 Years Old

Farhan Akhtar 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.

Born

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India on 10th January 1974

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The Kapil Sharma Show
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Kaun Banega Crorepati
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Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
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Ms. Marvel
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The Drama Company
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Oye! It's Friday!
Host
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BFFs with Vogue
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The Roshans
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Comedy Nights with Kapil
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Koffee with Karan
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Imran Qureshi
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Dil Dhadakne Do
Sunny Gill
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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Milkha Singh
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Karthik Calling Karthik
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Yaaron Ki Baraat
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Angry Young Men
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Daanish Ali
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The Sky Is Pink
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The Archies
Archie's Uncle Ben (voice) (uncredited)
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Luck by Chance
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Bombay Talkies
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The Fakir of Venice
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Rock On!!
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Toofaan
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Rock On 2
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Lucknow Central
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Daddy
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Shaadi Ke Side Effects
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Brand Bollywood Downunder
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Making of Talaash
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