Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Singer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/01/1974 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Farhan Akhtar
11/08/2026
Farhan Akhtar commented on the trend of actors leaving films, a remark that drew attention because it was widely read as a subtle reference to the ongoing Don 3-related controversy. The discussion kept him in the news as the project continued to face public scrutiny and casting chatter.
04/08/2026
Farhan Akhtar publicly denied rumours that he had exited Lalkaara, clarifying that he was never officially attached to the project in the first place. The statement came amid renewed speculation around his film choices and industry scheduling in 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Bulbul (by his nanny) |
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| Summary | Farhan Akhtar is an Indian actor, filmmaker, singer, and lyricist born to screenwriters Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani. He co-founded Excel Entertainment with Ritesh Sidhwani in 1999 and is known for his work as a director, producer, actor, screenwriter, and singer in Hindi cinema. He is the first male UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia and co-founded MARD (Men Against Rape & Discrimination) in 2012. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm (approx.) | ||||||
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| Weight | 70 kg (approx.) | ||||||
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Maneckji Cooper School, Mumbai |
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| College/University | H.R. College of Commerce and Economics |
| Educational Qualification | High School |
| Notes | Dismissed from HR College during second year of Commerce degree |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Capricorn |
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| Religion | Atheist |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Address | Sea Spring Bungalow No 1, B J Road, Bandstand, Mumbai - 400050 |
| Hobbies | Collecting Gadgets, Singing, Traveling |
| Tattoo(s) | On his right shoulder: dolphin/shark |
| Smoking | Non-smoker (quit) |
| Alcohol | Drinks alcohol |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 19/02/2022 |
| Spouse | Shibani Dandekar (Actress, VJ) |
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| Previous Spouse | Adhuna Bhabani (Hairstylist, married 2000) |
Family
| Father | Javed Akhtar (Lyricist and Scriptwriter) |
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| Mother | Honey Irani (Actress & screenwriter) |
| Siblings | Zoya Akhtar (Elder, Director & Screenwriter) |
| Stepmother | Shabana Azmi (married to Javed Akhtar in 1984) |
| Grandfather | Jan Nisar Akhtar (Urdu poet) |
| Extended Family | Related to Farah Khan and Sajid Khan |
Career
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| Production Company | Excel Entertainment (established 1999 with Ritesh Sidhwani) | ||||||
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| Social Initiatives | Co-founded MARD (Men Against Rape & Discrimination) in 2012 to raise awareness about gender-related issues among Indian youth |
Favourites
| Food | Homemade food, Mumbai Vada Pao, Kebabs, Mutton Biryani |
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| Director | Alfred Hitchcock |
| Actress | Preity Zinta |
| Film | The Wizard of Oz (1939) |
| Sports | Football, Tennis |
| Genre | Action |
| Vegetable | Bhindi |
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Style Quotient
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/faroutakhtar/ | |
| https://x.com/FarOutAkhtar |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Farhan Akhtar does not smoke, he has quit. | |
| 2. Farhan Akhtar drinks alcohol. | |
| 3. He comes from a family of poets and writers, including his grandfather, Jan Nisar Akhtar, an Urdu poet. | |
| 4. Since childhood, Farhan has had an interest in acting. | |
| 5. Farhan Akhtar was dismissed from HR College during his second year of a Commerce degree. | |
| 6. In his teens, he worked as a film distributor for Yash Raj Films. | |
| 7. Farhan initially worked as an assistant director in films such as Lamhe. | |
| 8. He was very young when his parents separated and his father, Javed Akhtar, married Shabana Azmi in 1984. | |
| 9. Farhan dreams of overcoming his fear of cockroaches, known as Katsaridaphobia. | |
| 10. He was the first choice for the film Rang De Basanti but the role later went to Aamir Khan. | |
| 11. Farhan wrote "Dil Chahta Hai" after his mother gave him an ultimatum to do something with his life. | |
| 12. In 2002, he was one of the judges in Femina Miss India. | |
| 13. Farhan gets bothered by unorganized things around him. | |
| 14. He learned to ride a bike for the movie Karthik Calling Karthik. | |
| 15. Farhan became passionate about solving Rubik's cube after the movie Karthik Calling Karthik. | |
| 16. Most of Farhan's films are based on friendship due to his friends being his support system after his parents' divorce. | |
| 17. He was offered a role in "Rang De Basanti" but declined. | |
| 18. While writing "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara," he initially planned to cast Shah Rukh Khan. | |
| 19. Farhan is a certified skydiver despite playing a character with a fear of skydiving in a movie. | |
| 20. He trained rigorously for 18 months to portray Milkha Singh in a biopic. | |
| 21. Farhan Akhtar is related to Farah Khan and Sajid Khan. | |
| 22. He is the ambassador of UN Women's Goodwill. | |
| 23. For a scene in "Dil Dhadakne Do," Farhan applied vanilla ice cream to his face to make a dog act. | |
| 24. Farhan launched MARD (Men Against Rape and Discrimination) after a tragic incident. | |
| 25. His favorite genre is action in acting. | |
| 26. Robert De Niro is his inspiration. | |
| 27. Farhan Akhtar is known for being an all-rounder in Bollywood as a director, producer, actor, and singer. | |
| 28. Farhan's ex-wife Adhuna is seven years older than him. | |
| 29. He loves traveling and has a sweet tooth. | |
| 30. Farhan cannot resist sweet dishes. | |
| 31. The tattoo on his right shoulder was a result of getting it while drunk. | |
| 32. Farhan has appeared in various advertisements for brands like Pureit and Chivas Regal. | |
| 33. His sister, Zoya, mentioned that Farhan is good at lying in an interview. | |
| 34. He had a Hollywood debut through the soundtrack of Bride and Prejudice (2004), for which he wrote lyrics with his sister Zoya Akhtar. | |
| 35. Don 2 (2011) remains his highest-grossing film as a director. | |
| 36. He is a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador. |