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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Farhan Akhtar reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Farhan Akhtar's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 45% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Farhan Akhtar remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Making of Talaash, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Farhan Akhtar Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Farhan Akhtar's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Farhan Akhtar.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 120 Bahadur | Major Shaitan Singh | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Archies | Uncle Ben (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Brand Bollywood Downunder | Self | Flop | 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 | Hit | 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 | 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 → |
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 20 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".