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Farhan Akhtar

Farhan Akhtar

Indian director and actor
Farhan Akhtar is an Indian actor, filmmaker and singer who works in Hindi films. Born to screenwriters Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, he established the production company Excel Entertainment, along with Ritesh Sidhwani, in 1999.Wikipedia
BornJanuary 9, 1974
HometownMumbai, India
Net worth$20 million
Height5'9" (1.75m)
SpouseShibani Dandekar, Adhuna Bhabani
ChildrenShakya Akhtar, Akira Akhtar
ParentsShabana Azmi, Honey Irani, Javed Akhtar
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS

Toofan
Toofan
3h
2021
Kartik Calling Kartik
Kartik Calling Kartik
2h 45min
2010
The Fakir of Venice
The Fakir of Venice
1h 27min
2008
Fukrey 3
Fukrey 3
2h 27min
2023
Mission Frontline
Mission Frontline
2022
Toofaan
Toofaan
2h 43min
2021
The Sky Is Pink
The Sky Is Pink
2h 14min
2019
Lucknow Central
Lucknow Central
2h 13min
2017
Rock On 2
Rock On 2
2h 19min
2016
Shaadi Ke Side Effects
Shaadi Ke Side Effects
2h 25min
2014
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
3h 8min
2013
Karthik Calling Karthik
Karthik Calling Karthik
2h 15min
2010
Luck by Chance
Luck by Chance
2h 36min
2009
Rock On!
Rock On!
2h 24min
2008

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
2012Filmfare AwardsBest Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)Zindagi Na Milegi DobaraWinner
2012Zee Cine AwardsBest Actor in a Supporting RoleZindagi Na Milegi DobaraWinner
2005Filmfare AwardsBest DirectorLakshya (2004 film)Winner

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