Farhan Akhtar
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Farhan Akhtar (born 10 January 1974) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, actor, playback singer and television host. Born in Mumbai to screenwriters Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, he grew up under the influence of the Hindi film industry. He began his career in Bollywood by working as an assistant director in Lamhe (1991) and Himalay Putra (1997). Akhtar, after establishing a production company named Excel Entertainment along with Ritesh Sidhwani, made his directorial debut with Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and received critical acclaim for portraying modern youth. The film also won a National award. Following it, he made Lakshya (2004) and had his Hollywood debut through the soundtrack of Bride and Prejudice (2004), for which he wrote the lyrics. He went on to make the commercially successful Don (2006). He directed a short film titled Positive (2007), to spread awareness on HIV-AIDS.
Farhan Akhtar Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Farhan Akhtar reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Farhan Akhtar's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 31% of Farhan Akhtar's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Making of Talaash, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Farhan Akhtar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Farhan Akhtar's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Farhan Akhtar has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028 | The Beatles: George | Ravi Shankar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2028 | The Beatles: Ringo | Ravi Shankar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2028 | The Beatles: Paul | Ravi Shankar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2028 | The Beatles: John | Ravi Shankar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | 120 Bahadur | Major Shaitan Singh | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Archies | Uncle Ben (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Brand Bollywood Downunder | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Toofaan | "Ajju" Aziz Ali | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Sky Is Pink | Niren Chaudhary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Fakir of Venice | Adi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Lucknow Central | Kishan Mohan Girhotra | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Daddy | Maqsood | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Rock On 2 | Aditya Shroff | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Wazir | Daanish Ali | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Dil Dhadakne Do | Sunny Gill | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Child Trafficking | as Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Shaadi Ke Side Effects | Siddharth Roy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Bhaag Milkha Bhaag | Milkha Singh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Bombay Talkies | Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara | Imran Qureshi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Karthik Calling Karthik | Karthik | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Luck by Chance | Vikram Jaisingh | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Rock On!! | Aditya Shroff | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Making of Talaash | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | Khiladi 1080 | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2 | Imran Qureshi | Flop | Similar → |
Farhan Akhtar - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Farhan Akhtar?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Farhan Akhtar is "Making of Talaash" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Farhan Akhtar acted in?
Farhan Akhtar has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Farhan Akhtar?
Other notable films include "The Sky Is Pink", "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara", and "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag".