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Dil Chahta Hai, Don, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Yes, to Shibani Dandekar since February 19, 2022. He was married to Adhuna Bhabani Akhtar from 2000 to 2016.

Noshir Irani (Grandparent), Jan Nissar Akhtar (Grandparent), P.N. Irani (Grandparent), K.K. Shukla (Uncle or aunt), Kamran Khan (Uncle or aunt), Mona Rajput (Uncle or aunt), Farah Khan (Cousin), Sajid Khan (Cousin), Kabir Akhtar (Cousin), Kabir Shukla (Cousin), and Ritu Shukla (Cousin)

How many award nominations has Farhan Akhtar received?

An accomplished and award-winning producer-director-writer-actor-singer, Farhan Akhtar is the ultimate Bollywood multi-hyphenate. Born in 1974 to prolific Indian film writer and poet, Javed Akhtar and writer-director, Honey Irani , Farhan was raised in an environment where creativity and originality of thought were encouraged. This has made him a maverick whose films reflect refreshingly new content that easily strikes a chord with filmgoers.

In 1999, Farhan collaborated with Ritesh Sidhwani, a friend who shared his passion for good cinema, to form Excel Entertainment, a production banner that has become synonymous with excellence in film-making.

Debuting at the age of 26, as a writer, director, and producer with Dil Chahta Hai (2001) a coming-of-age film that has gained cult status, Farhan came to be lauded for his honest, path-breaking writing and his ability to extract mature performances from his cast. The film won Farhan his first National Award for 'Best Hindi Feature Film' along with Filmfare awards for 'Best Feature Film - Critics Choice' and 'Best Screenplay'.

Almost two decades later, this film continues to influence a generation of filmmakers.

Seven years after his dream debut as a writer-director, Farhan debuted as an actor-singer in Rock On!! (2008) Yet another runaway success, the film secured him a second National Award for 'Best Hindi Feature Film' and a Filmfare award for 'Best Debut Performance'.

The dream run continued with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011) which released in 2011 to much popular and critical acclaim, winning him three Filmfare awards for 'Best Film', 'Best Actor in a supporting role' and 'Best Dialogue'.

His next, a biopic on Indian athlete Milkha Singh, popularly known as 'the Flying Sikh', was entitled Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013).

He essayed the role with such integrity that it set the standard for other actors considering to play titular protagonists in biopics. Deservingly, Farhan swept all awards that year for 'Best Actor' as did the film for 'Best Film'. It also claimed the National award for 'Best Popular Film providing Wholesome Entertainment.'

His most recent release The Sky Is Pink (2019) premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and received a 15-minute standing ovation from the audience at the Roy Thomson Hall.

In addition to his contribution to Indian cinema, Farhan has initiated and supported a plethora of social causes. In 2012, he founded MARD (Men against Rape & Discrimination), an initiative that raises awareness about gender-related issues amongst the youth of India. Recognizing his sustained efforts, Farhan was made the first male UNwomen goodwill ambassador (South Asia) in 2014.

Additionally, Farhan feeds his passion for music by writing, composing and performing live with his band FarhanLive.

His English language debut album 'Echoes' released in March 2019 to critical acclaim.

He has 2 daughters and lives in Mumbai, India.

Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Katrina Kaif, Abhay Deol, and Kalki Koechlin in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Akshaye Khanna in Dil Chahta Hai (2001)

Shah Rukh Khan, Isha Koppikar, Arjun Rampal, Boman Irani, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in Don (2006)

Milkha Singh

Farhan Akhtar in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013)

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When was Farhan Akhtar born?

Where was Farhan Akhtar born?

How tall is Farhan Akhtar?

<a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0292490/?ref_=nmfaq">Dil Chahta Hai</a>, <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0461936/?ref_=nmfaq">Don</a>, <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt1562872/?ref_=nmfaq">Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara</a>, and <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt2356180/?ref_=nmfaq">Bhaag Milkha Bhaag</a>

What is Farhan Akhtar known for?

Yes, to <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm5125622/?ref_=nmfaq">Shibani Dandekar</a> since February 19, 2022. He was married to <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm1754987/?ref_=nmfaq">Adhuna Bhabani Akhtar</a> from 2000 to 2016.

Is Farhan Akhtar married?

Does Farhan Akhtar have children?

Yes, 1 sibling, <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0015295/?ref_=nmfaq">Zoya Akhtar</a>

Does Farhan Akhtar have siblings?

<a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0015287/?ref_=nmfaq">Javed Akhtar</a> and <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0409790/?ref_=nmfaq">Honey Irani</a>

Who are Farhan Akhtar's parents?

Noshir Irani (Grandparent), <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0015286/?ref_=nmfaq">Jan Nissar Akhtar</a> (Grandparent), <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm9527523/?ref_=nmfaq">P.N. Irani</a> (Grandparent), K.K. Shukla (Uncle or aunt), Kamran Khan (Uncle or aunt), Mona Rajput (Uncle or aunt), <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0007134/?ref_=nmfaq">Farah Khan</a> (Cousin), <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm1349318/?ref_=nmfaq">Sajid Khan</a> (Cousin), <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm1158282/?ref_=nmfaq">Kabir Akhtar</a> (Cousin), Kabir Shukla (Cousin), and Ritu Shukla (Cousin)

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