Farhan Akhtar: News
Born on January 9, 1974, Indian actor, director, screenwriter, playback singer, producer, and television host Farhan Akhtar is best known for movies ‘Rock On!!’ (2008), ‘Luck By Chance’ (2009), ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ (2010), ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ (2011), ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ (2013), and ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ (2015). Son of Indian poet, lyricist, and screenwriter Javed Akhtar and actor Honey Irani, Akhtar made his Bollywood debut as an assistant director at the age of 17 years, with Yash Chopra’s ‘Lamhe’ (1991). After establishing his production company named Excel Entertainment in 1999 along with Indian film producer Ritesh Sidhwani, he made his directorial debut with ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ in 2001. As of 2021, he has directed at least six Bollywood movies. He made his acting debut with ‘Rock On.’ As of 2021, he has appeared in at least 15 Bollywood movies. He is the brother of Indian film director Zoya Akhtar, and is the cousin of Farah Khan and Sajid Khan. And grandson of Urdu poet Jan Nisar Akhtar, and great-grandson of poet Muztar Khairabadi. He married British hairstylist Adhuna Bhabani in 2000 but the couple separated in 2016. The duo has two daughters. He is in a relationship with VJ Shibani Dandekar since 2018. He is the recipient of four Filmfare Awards and two National Awards.
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Ashoke Pandit hits back at Kangana Ranaut's FWICE jab
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Before Ranveer, these stars were banned by Bollywood film body
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FWICE bans Ranveer Singh over 'Don 3' dispute
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'Wrong trend': FWICE's Ashoke Pandit reacts to 'Don 3' dispute
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'Don 3' row: Ranveer and Farhan's Excel haven't yet settled
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'Don 3' dispute: Ranveer agrees to return ₹10cr to Farhan
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'Boong' trailer: BAFTA-winning masterpiece will tug at your hearts
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Farhan Akhtar's BAFTA-winning 'Boong' arrives in theaters in March
Farhan Akhtar's production, Boong, which recently bagged the Best Children's and Family Film award at the 2026 BAFTA film awards, will hit theaters on March 6, 2026.
Ranveer Singh v/s Excel Entertainment: Producers Guild recommends legal action
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'Exciting, daunting': Farhan on playing Ravi Shankar in Beatles biopics
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Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' creates record at BAFTA
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BAFTA 2026: Farhan Akhtar-backed 'Boong' wins Best Children's Film
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This Indian film is nominated at BAFTA 2026
Alia Bhatt will be a presenter at the BAFTA 2026, it was announced on Tuesday.
Aamir mediating between Ranveer, Excel? Producers spotted at actor's home
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Farhan to play Don now? Here's what we know
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'Don 3': Producers Guild to soon mediate Ranveer-Farhan dispute
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Farhan Akhtar to play Ravi Shankar in Beatles biopic
Farhan Akhtar is set to make his Hollywood debut with a role that explores the convergence of Indian classical music and British rock.
'Don 3': Was Hrithik approached after Ranveer's exit?
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Amid 'Don 3' delay, Farhan revives Priyanka-Alia-Katrina's 'Jee Le Zaraa'
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Sunny Deol to start shooting Balaji directorial in February: Report
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Atlee not approached for 'Don 3'; hunt for lead continues
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Is SRK finally returning to the 'Don' franchise?
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'120 Bahadur' to hit Amazon Prime Video on January 16
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Universal Music acquires 30% stake in Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment
Universal Music Group (UMG), the parent company of Universal Music India, has acquired a minority stake in Excel Entertainment.
Universal Studios acquires minority stake in Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment
Hollywood behemoth Universal Studios, a subsidiary of the American firm Comcast Corporation, has acquired a minority stake in Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's production house Excel Entertainment.
Can 'Bads of Bollywood' star Rajat Bedi save 'Don 3'?
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Will Hrithik Roshan replace Ranveer Singh in 'Don 3'?
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OTT: When, where to watch Farhan Akhtar's '120 Bahadur'
Farhan Akhtar's latest war drama, 120 Bahadur, will make its digital debut on Amazon Prime Video, reported The Free Press Journal.
Ranveer Singh hasn't quit 'Don 3' after 'Dhurandhar' success?
Speculation surrounding Ranveer Singh's involvement in Farhan Akhtar's Don 3 has been making headlines, with reports suggesting that the star quit the film after Dhurandhar's success.
Ranveer Singh indefinitely delays 'Don 3' amid 'Dhurandhar' success
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has reportedly delayed the much-anticipated Don 3.