Check out Hit or Flop, blockbuster Anil Kapoor movies: Farhan Akhtar is a well-known actor, director, producer, singer, and writer in the Indian film industry. He was born on January 9, 1974, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is the son of the famous screenwriter Javed Akhtar and screenwriter Honey Irani. Farhan Akhtar started his journey in the Indian film industry as a director with the film Dil Chahta Hai in 2001, which was a critical and commercial success.
After Dil Chahta Hai, Farhan Akhtar continued to make successful films like Lakshya and Don. However, he also decided to pursue his interest in acting and made his debut in front of the camera with the film Rock On!! in 2008. The film was a musical drama that was directed by Abhishek Kapoor and also starred Arjun Rampal, Luke Kenny, and Prachi Desai. Farhan Akhtar’s performance as the lead singer of the band in the film was highly praised, and he won several awards for his acting debut, including the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.
After Rock On!!, Farhan Akhtar continued to act in several successful films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, and Dil Dhadakne Do. He also produced and acted in the film Fukrey Returns and produced the biopic film Gold, starring Akshay Kumar, which was released in 2018. In addition to his work in the film industry, Farhan Akhtar is also known for his philanthropic work, particularly in the areas of education and health.
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Farhan Akhtar Biography
| Name | Farhan Akhtar |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | January 9, 1974 |
| Place of Birth | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation | Actor, Director, Producer, Singer, Screenwriter |
| First Film | Dil Chahta Hai (2001) |
| Language | Hindi |
| Father | Javed Akhtar (Lyricist, Poet, Screenwriter) |
| Mother | Honey Irani (Actress, Screenwriter) |
| Spouse | Adhuna Bhabani (m. 2000; div. 2017) |
| Children | Shakya and Akira |
| Awards | National Film Award, Filmfare Awards, IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Screen Awards |
| Production House | Excel Entertainment |
List of Farhan Akhtar Hits And Flops Movies
| S.No | Movie Name | Director | Verdict | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rock On | Abhishek Kapoor | Average | 2008 |
| 2 | Luck By Chance | Zoya Akhtar | Flop | 2009 |
| 3 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Vijay Lalwani | Flop | 2010 |
| 4 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Zoya Akhtar | Hit | 2011 |
| 5 | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra | Super-Hit | 2013 |
| 6 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | Saket Chaudhary | Flop | 2014 |
| 7 | Dil Dhadakne Do | Zoya Akhtar | Below-Average | 2015 |
| 8 | Wazir | Bejoy Nambiar | Below-Average | 2016 |
| 9 | Rock On 2 | Shujaat Saudagar | Disaster | 2016 |
| 10 | Daddy | Ashim Ahluwalia | Flop | 2017 |
| 11 | Lucknow Central | Ranjit Tiwari | Disaster | 2017 |
