Cast & creator
Farhan Akhtar
Best known for The Kapil Sharma Show, Comedy Nights with Kapil, Koffee with Karan
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.
Also known as: فرهان اختر, फरहान अख़्तर
102
film credits
26
television credits
42
2000–2028 · acting roles
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Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (128)
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The Kapil Sharma Show
Self
2016
Comedy Nights with Kapil
Self
2013
Koffee with Karan
Self
2004
Indian Idol
Self
2004
Mirzapur
Executive Producer
2018Mirzapur
Creative Director
2018
Kaun Banega Crorepati
Self
2000Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai
Himself
2002
Ms. Marvel
Waleed
2022
Made in Heaven
Executive Producer
2019Made in Heaven
Creative Director
2019
Mirzapur: The Movie
Producer
2026
The Drama Company
Self
2017
Inside Edge
Producer
2017
BFFs with Vogue
Self
2016
The Roshans
Self
2025
Dabba Cartel
Executive Producer
2025
Oye! It's Friday!
Host
2008
Superboys of Malegaon
Producer
2025
Bambai Meri Jaan
Executive Producer
2023
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Imran Qureshi
2011Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Producer
2011Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
Dialogue
2011
Eternally Confused and Eager for Love
Executive Producer
2022
Angry Young Men
Self
2024Angry Young Men
Executive Producer
2024
Dahaad
Executive Producer
2023Up Close & Personal with PZ
Himself
2011
Yaaron Ki Baraat
Self
2016
Don
Director
2006Don
Dialogue
2006Don
Story
2006Don
Producer
2006
Agni
Producer
2024
Raees
Producer
2017
Madgaon Express
Producer
2024
The Beatles: Paul
Ravi Shankar
2028Antony
Producer
Bombay Talkies
Self, special appearance in "Apna Bombay Talkies" (uncredited)
2013
The Beatles: George
Ravi Shankar
2028
Dil Dhadakne Do
Sunny Gill
2015Dil Dhadakne Do
Producer
2015Dil Dhadakne Do
Dialogue
2015
The Beatles: John
Ravi Shankar
2028
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Milkha Singh
2013
Don 2
Director
2011Don 2
Screenplay
2011Don 2
Story
2011Don 2
Producer
2011
Luck by Chance
Vikram Jaisingh
2009Luck by Chance
Producer
2009
Andhera
Executive Producer
2025Andhera
Creative Director
2025
Gully Boy
Producer
2019
The Beatles: Ringo
Ravi Shankar
2028
Lakshya
Director
2004Lakshya
Producer
2004Lalkaara
Producer
The Archies
Uncle Ben (voice)
2023The Archies
Dialogue
2023
Baar Baar Dekho
Producer
2016
The Sky Is Pink
Niren Chaudhary
2019
Dil Chahta Hai
Director
2001Dil Chahta Hai
Story
2001Dil Chahta Hai
Screenplay
2001Dil Chahta Hai
Dialogue
2001Dil Chahta Hai
Producer
2001Kanika Dhillon's Directorial Debut Film
Producer
Talaash
Dialogue
2012Talaash
Producer
2012
Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.
Producer
2007
Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
Producer
2023
Boong
Producer
2025
120 Bahadur
Major Shaitan Singh
2025120 Bahadur
Producer
2025
Phone Bhoot
Producer
2022
Toofaan
"Ajju" Aziz Ali
2021Toofaan
Producer
2021R.D. Burman Biopic
R.D. Burman
R.D. Burman Biopic
Producer
Gold
Producer
2018
Child Trafficking
as Self
2014
Wazir
Daanish Ali
2016
Songs of Paradise
Producer
2025
Sharmaji Namkeen
Producer
2022
Shaadi Ke Side Effects
Siddharth Roy
2014
Karthik Calling Karthik
Karthik
2010Karthik Calling Karthik
Producer
2010
Yudhra
Story
2024Yudhra
Producer
2024Yudhra
Dialogue
2024Yudhra
Screenplay
2024
The Fakir of Venice
Adi
2019
Friday Night Plan
Producer
2023
Fukrey Returns
Producer
2017
Fukrey
Producer
2013
Rock On!!
Aditya Shroff
2008Rock On!!
Producer
2008Rock On!!
Dialogue
2008
Game
Producer
2011Game
Dialogue
2011
Bangistan
Producer
2015
Ground Zero
Producer
2025
Brand Bollywood Downunder
Self
2023
Daddy
Maqsood
2017Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2
Imran Qureshi
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2
Producer
Making of Talaash
Self
2012Untitled Saif Ali Khan - Farhan Akhtar Project
Producer
Hello Charlie
Producer
2021
Fukrey 3
Producer
2023
Lucknow Central
Kishan Mohan Girhotra
2017
Jee Le Zaraa
Director
Jee Le Zaraa
Producer
Jee Le Zaraa
Writer
Karna
Producer
Positive
Director
2007Positive
Producer
2007Untitled Farhan Akhtar-Neeraj Pandey Movie
R.D Burman
Rock On 2
Aditya Shroff
2016Rock On 2
Producer
2016Rock On 2
Dialogue
2016Rock On 2
Playback Singer
2016Untitled Farhan Akhtar Project
Producer
Don 3
Writer
Don 3
Producer
Don 3
Director