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Farhan Akhtar

Singer, Actor, Film Director, Film Distributor, Film Producer, Screenwriter

Born: 09 January 1974 (age 51 years), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

NET Worth: ~18 MN USD (RS 148cr)

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Updated on: 10 Jun 2025

Farhan Akhtar is an Indian actor, director, producer, distributor, singer, and writer known for working in Indian films and web series of different languages. The actor was born on January 9, 1974, to popular writer and lyricist Javed Akhtar and actress Honey Irani. ...

Farhan Akhtar Bio

Full Name Farhan Akhtar
Profession Singer, Actor, Film Director, Film Distributor, Film Producer, Screenwriter
Height (approx.) 5’ 9”
Weight (approx.) 68 kg
Eye Colour Dark-brown
Hair Colour Black
Date Of Birth Wednesday, 09 Jan 1974
Age 51
Birthplace Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Nationality Indian
Hometown Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Ethnicity Indian
Marital Status Married
Affair Adhuna Babhani, Shibani Dandekar
Spouse Shibani Dandekar
Parents:
Father
Javed Akhtar
Mother
Honey Irani
Step Mother
Siblings: Zoya Akhtar
Cousin: Farah Khan , Sajid Khan , Kabir Akhtar , Ritu Shukla , Kabir Shukla , Varsha Shukla
Children Shakya Akhtar , Akira Akhtar
Net Worth ~18 MN USD (RS 148cr)
Debut: First Film (Lead Role) - Rock On!
First Film (Director) - Dil Chahta Hai
Quotes:

“ We’re taught that men shouldn’t cry, shouldn’t complain, and should just push through. From a young age, we’re taught to be in control and not show weakness. “

“ I’ve grown up with women who are fiercely independent, intelligent, and empowered. That has shaped who I am and how I see the world. “

“ Cinema to me is a medium of change. If you’re not trying to say something worthwhile, what’s the point of making a film? “

“ I don’t believe in success or failure being permanent. You keep working, keep growing, and learn with every step. “

“ There are many roles I’ve said no to that became huge successes. I have no regrets. If I didn’t connect with it, I couldn’t have done justice to it. “

Awards:

National Film Awards (2002)

  • Best feature film in Hindi: Winner for Dil Chahta Hai

National Film Awards (2009)

  • Best feature film in Hindi: Winner for Rock On!

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Farhan Akhtar Filmography

Latest Movies - 3
Movie Name
Released On
Budget
Verdict
Box Office Col.
Rating
16 Jul 2021
NA
NA
NA
3/5
6.1/10
11 Oct 2019
24 cr
Flop
₹33.86 cr
4/5
7.6/10
15 Sep 2017
30 cr
Flop
₹17.94 cr
3/5
6.2/10

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Farhan Akhtar FAQ

Farhan Akhtar is an Indian actor, director, distributor, producer, writer, and singer known for his work in Indian films and shows of different languages.

The latest film produced by Farhan Akhtar is Ground Zero.

Farhan Akhtar’s net worth is around Rs 148 crore.

Yes, Farhan Akhtar is an atheist.

Did You Know

Favourite Things
Food Vada Pao, Kebabs, Mutton Biryani
Perfume Polo

Trivias

  • Farhan Akhtar is afraid of cockroaches.

  • He only learned to drive a car at age 22.

  • He didn’t know how to ride a bike until prepping for Karthik Calling Karthik.

  • As a child, he carried a toy gun around the house and once punched his sister Zoya by mistake. 

  • Farhan experiences Obsessive‑Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and he has openly shared how he dislikes it when things aren’t perfectly arranged.

Farhan Akhtar Top Movies

The Sky is Pink Poster

The Sky is Pink

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Collection: ₹33.86 cr

pinkvilla

4/5

imdb

7.6/10

User Rating

NA

Lucknow Central Poster

Lucknow Central

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Collection: ₹17.94 cr

pinkvilla

3/5

imdb

6.2/10

User Rating

NA

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