Acting
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.
Filmography
The Beatles: George
Film · 2028
The Beatles: Ringo
Film · 2028
The Beatles: Paul
Film · 2028
The Beatles: John
Film · 2028
120 Bahadur
Film · 2025
The Roshans
Series · 2025
Angry Young Men
Series · 2024
Brand Bollywood Downunder
Film · 2023
The Archies
Film · 2023
Ms. Marvel
Series · 2022
Toofaan
Film · 2021
The Fakir of Venice
Film · 2019
The Sky Is Pink
Film · 2019
Lucknow Central
Film · 2017
Daddy
Film · 2017
The Drama Company
Series · 2017
Wazir
Film · 2016
Rock On 2
Film · 2016
The Kapil Sharma Show
Series · 2016
Yaaron Ki Baraat
Series · 2016
BFFs with Vogue
Series · 2016
Dil Dhadakne Do
Film · 2015
Shaadi Ke Side Effects
Film · 2014
Child Trafficking
Film · 2014
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Film · 2013
Bombay Talkies
Film · 2013
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Series · 2013
Making of Talaash
Film · 2012
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Film · 2011
Up Close & Personal with PZ
Series · 2011
Karthik Calling Karthik
Film · 2010
Luck by Chance
Film · 2009
Rock On!!
Film · 2008
Oye! It's Friday!
Series · 2008
Koffee with Karan
Series · 2004
Indian Idol
Series · 2004
Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Series · 2002
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Series · 2000
Boss Collection
Film
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2
Film
Untitled Farhan Akhtar-Neeraj Pandey Movie
Film
R.D. Burman Biopic
Film