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.
20 movies · 14 shows
120 Bahadur
2025·6.4
The Archies
2023·5.6
Brand Bollywood Downunder
2023·6.0
Toofaan
2021·5.1
The Sky Is Pink
2019·7.7
The Fakir of Venice
2019·5.0
Lucknow Central
2017·6.3
Daddy
2017·5.8
Rock On 2
2016·4.8
Wazir
2016·6.7
Dil Dhadakne Do
2015·6.9
Child Trafficking
2014·0.0
Shaadi Ke Side Effects
2014·5.3
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
2013·7.5
Bombay Talkies
2013·6.3
Making of Talaash
2012·10.0
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
2011·7.6
Karthik Calling Karthik
2010·6.4
Luck by Chance
2009·6.6
Rock On!!
2008·6.8