Farhan Akhtar biography
Farhan Akhtar is an Indian director and actor, born on 9 January 1974 in Mumbai.
Farhan Akhtar's screen career began in 2001 with Dil Chahta Hai.
Farhan Akhtar has appeared in 45 films and 12 television or streaming titles in Hindi and Indian cinema.
The most recent films are Superboys of Malegaon (2025), Songs of Paradise (2025), Ground Zero (2025).
Honours include Filmfare Awards.
Coming up next: The Beatles , A Four-Film Cinematic Event (2028).
- Born
- 9 January 1974 (age 52)
- Birthplace
- Mumbai
- Work
- Actor, Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter, Singer
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema
- Awards
- Filmfare Awards
Farhan Akhtar filmography
46 films and 12 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | The Beatles , A Four-Film Cinematic Event | Ravi Shankar | Filming | |
| 2025 | Superboys of Malegaon | |||
| 2025 | Songs of Paradise | |||
| 2025 | Ground Zero | |||
| 2025 | 120 Bahadur | |||
| 2024 | Yudhra | |||
| 2024 | Madgaon Express | |||
| 2024 | Boong | |||
| 2024 | Agni | |||
| 2023 | The Archies | |||
| 2023 | Kho Gaye Hum Kahan | |||
| 2023 | Fukrey 3 | |||
| 2023 | Friday Night Plan | |||
| 2022 | Sharmaji Namkeen | |||
| 2022 | Phone Bhoot | |||
| 2021 | Toofaan | |||
| 2021 | Hello Charlie | |||
| 2019 | The Sky Is Pink | Niren Chaudhary | ||
| 2019 | Gully Boy | |||
| 2018 | Gold | |||
| 2018 | 3 Storeys | |||
| 2017 | Lucknow Central | Kishan Mohan Girhotra | ||
| 2017 | Raees | |||
| 2017 | Fukrey Returns | |||
| 2017 | Daddy | Maqsood | Cameo appearance |
Show all 46 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Rock On 2 | |||
| 2016 | Wazir | Danish Ali | ||
| 2016 | Baar Baar Dekho | |||
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do | |||
| 2015 | Bangistan | |||
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | Siddharth Roy | ||
| 2013 | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Sardar Milkha Singh | ||
| 2013 | Fukrey | |||
| 2012 | Talaash: The Answer Lies Within | |||
| 2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | |||
| 2011 | Game | |||
| 2011 | Don 2 | |||
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | |||
| 2009 | Luck by Chance | |||
| 2009 | The Fakir of Venice | Adi | ||
| 2008 | Rock On!! | |||
| 2007 | Positive | Short film | ||
| 2007 | Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd | |||
| 2006 | Don , The Chase Begins Again | |||
| 2004 | Lakshya | |||
| 2001 | Dil Chahta Hai |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dabba Cartel | , N/a | Executive producer | |
| 2023 | Dahaad | , N/a | Executive producer | |
| 2023 | Bambai Meri Jaan | , N/a | Executive producer | |
| 2022 | Ms. Marvel | Waleed | Episode "Seeing Red" | |
| 2022 | Eternally Confused and Eager for Love | , N/a | Executive producer | |
| 2019 | Made in Heaven | , N/a | Executive producer | |
| 2019 | Fukrey Boyzzz | , N/a | Executive producer | |
| 2018 | Mirzapur | , N/a | Executive producer | |
| 2017 | Inside Edge | , N/a | Executive producer | |
| 2015 | I Can Do That | Host/presenter | ||
| 2008 | Oye! It's Friday! | Host/presenter | ||
| 2005 | Nach Baliye | Judge |