Known for
Biography
Farhan Akhtar, born 9 January 1974 in Mumbai, is an Indian director and actor. Audiences know him from Don (2006) and Don 2 (2011).
Early life
Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani are his parents.
Career
Records list Dil Chahta Hai (2001) as his earliest screen credit. In the 2000s, he appeared in Rock On!! (2008) and Luck by Chance (2009). The 2010s brought Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013, as Milkha Singh). His 2020s credits include Ms. Marvel (2022, as Waleed).
In all, 17 films and one TV series appear in his credits from 2001 to 2022. Drama is the most frequent genre among his listed titles (5), followed by buddy (2) and comedy (2). He is also credited as director on 5 titles, including Lakshya, and writer on 3 titles.
Hrithik Roshan appears in two of his listed titles. Zoya Akhtar directed three of his titles on record, among them Dil Dhadakne Do (2015). The records associate him with indian film music and pop rock.
Recognition
His awards include an award at the Filmfare Awards.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Adhuna Bhabani (2016).
Filmography
18 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ms. Marvel | Waleed | TV series |
| 2017 | Lucknow Central | Film | |
| 2016 | Rock On!! 2 | Film | |
| 2016 | Wazir | Film | |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do | Film | |
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | Film | |
| 2013 | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Milkha Singh | Film |
| 2011 | Don 2 | Writer, Director | Film |
| 2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Film | |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Film | |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance | Film | |
| 2008 | Rock On!! | Film | |
| 2008 | The Fakir of Venice | Film | |
| 2007 | Positive | Director | Film |
| 2006 | Don | Director, Writer | Film |
Show all 18 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Lakshya | Director | Film |
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai | Writer, Director | Film |
| Toofan | Film |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Awards | Won |
Farhan Akhtar on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 3.8M @faroutakhtar
- Engagement rate
- 0.93% about average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 34,924
- Average comments
- 350 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Farhan Akhtar?
Farhan Akhtar is 52 years old, born on 9 January 1974 in Mumbai.
What is Farhan Akhtar known for?
Farhan Akhtar is known for Don (2006) and Don 2 (2011).
What is Farhan Akhtar’s nationality?
Farhan Akhtar is Indian, born in Mumbai.
Who has Farhan Akhtar been married to?
Farhan Akhtar’s marriages on record are to Adhuna Bhabani (2016).
Has Farhan Akhtar won any awards?
Yes. Farhan Akhtar won Filmfare Awards.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q590853), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Satdeep Gill · CC BY-SA 4.0
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