Farhan Akhtar
Farhan Akhtar was born on 9 January 1974 in Mumbai. He was born to screen writers Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani. His parents later got divorced and Javed Akhtar married Shabana Azmi.
Farhan started working at an early age of 17. He worked as an apprentice for Yash Johar and helped him with the cinematography and direction of Lamhe. Farhan made his debut as a director 10 years later at the age of 27. He directed and produced Dil Chahta Hai in 2001. His next movie was Lakshya in 2004 which again earned him accolades. He next ventured into song writing and wrote the lyrics for Bride and Prejudice in 2004 and then worked on remaking cult classic, Don starring Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra.
He made his debut as a singer and actor in Rock On! in 2008. Though the movie did not perform well at the box office it was however acclaimed critically. Farhan next appeared in Karthik Calling Karthik, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara as an actor.
Apart from being an actor, singer, producer, director and lyricist he was also on the panel of judges for the Femina Miss India beauty pageant in 2002 and for Nach Baliye, a dance-reality show in 2005. He also hosted Oye! It’s Friday!
Farhan Akhtar launched a social campaign, MARD (Men Against Rape and Discrimination) in August 2012.
Farhan Akhtar to endorse smartphone
Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has been named the new face of smartphones brand Intex Technologies and he says the products are value-for-money. “To me, Intex has been a long standing player [...]
Milkha Singh’s wife praises Farhan Akhtar
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With or without stars, will keep making films: Zoya
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‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ to rekindle the magic of old times
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Farhan Akhtar to release Fukrey’s trailer in a college canteen !
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Farhan Akthar’s “Fukrey” goes the animated way
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Bollywood celebrities on Mr. Perfictionist, Aamir Khan
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Steven Speilberg to give a seminar to Bollywood actors and directors
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First Look: Shaadi ke side effects
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Bollywood celebrities at ‘Inkaar’ special screening!
Arjun Ramapl’s closest friends from Bollywood were present at the special screening of his upcoming flick Inkaar. Bollywood actors like Hrithk Roshan, Preity Zinta, and Farhan Akhtar were clicked at [...]
Farhan Akhtar ‘runs’ away from endorsements
It has been 18 months since Farhan Akhtar has stayed away from brand endorsements. Here is why he did so! Farhan Akhtar is working in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag [...]
Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor, already a hit pair!
So, for the first time Sonam Kapoor will be paired opposite Farhan Akhtar in Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. The film is already receiving positive views after the [...]
Aamir Khan’s movies are hit before they release: Farhan Akhtar
Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar believes superstar Aamir Khan’s link with a supernatural thriller like “Talaash” itself, spoke volumes about the film’s content. Farhan Akhtar said at the success party of the [...]
Vidya Balan and Farhan Akhtar’s film to go on floors in Dec!
Farhan Akhtar and Vidya Balan’s upcoming film, Shaadi Ke Side Affects, which is a sequel of Pyaar Ke Side Effects will go on floors by the end of this month. [...]
Farhan Akhtar says Bhag Milkha Bhag was an exciting challenge!
After watching Farhan Akhtar as the fierce Indian athlete in the first trailer of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, people have rubbed their eyes in disbelief. It’s hard to [...]
Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor, already a hit pair!
So, for the first time Sonam Kapoor will be paired opposite Farhan Akhtar in Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. The film is already receiving positive views after the [...]
Aamir Khan’s movies are hit before they release: Farhan Akhtar
Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar believes superstar Aamir Khan’s link with a supernatural thriller like “Talaash” itself, spoke volumes about the film’s content. Farhan Akhtar said at the success party of the [...]
Originals Vs Remake movies in Bollywood
Recently Bollywood is looking at its own past for inspirations and remaking it into new movies. Some have worked , some failed miserably. Come this Friday, you can see that yet [...]
Bollywood celebrities at ‘Inkaar’ special screening!
Arjun Ramapl’s closest friends from Bollywood were present at the special screening of his upcoming flick Inkaar. Bollywood actors like Hrithk Roshan, Preity Zinta, and Farhan Akhtar were clicked at [...]
Which will be Bollywood’s hottest on-screen jodi in 2013?
The year 2013 will see some amazing new on-screen pairs in Bollywood. While last year was good this year is expected to be better and these 5 new bollywood Jodi’s [...]
Farhan Akthar’s “Fukrey” goes the animated way
The makers of the movie “Fukrey” have decide to go the animated way. The makers of the film say that they made an animated jingle to explain the word Fukrey. [...]
Farhan Akhtar in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Teaser Trailer
The trailer of Farhan Akhtar starrer Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is out and trust me, the film looks promising. Look at Farhan Akhtar, the way he has worked on his looks. [...]
Sonu Nigam’s best romantic tracks!
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Bollywood actors who can sing!
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