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Farhan Akhtar

Son of renowned Indian lyricist/poet Javed Akhtar and screenplay and story writer Honey Irani. Brother of Zoya Akhtar, cousin of Kabir Akhtar, and grandson of Jan Nissar Akhtar.

In an interview on the talk show "The Lounge" with Simone Singh (on the Indian channel CNBC-TV18), Farhan Akhtar said that when he left college, he spent about two years at home and did nothing productive. During those two years, he watched about two films daily. Akhtar said that it was this period of his life which allowed him to connect with Karan Shergill, the protagonist of Laksh...
 
 
Farhan Akhtar's unique idea to promote Fukrey on horses!
Farhan and Ritesh are going all out to promote their upcoming film Fukrey. This is the first film of Excel with newcomers and hence the producers are going all out. They had a grand music launch at a college in Delhi, Atmaram Santandharam ...
Farhan Akhtar Unique Idea Fukrey Promotions Horses
Mika Singh Sweet Gesture Farhan Akhtar Fukrey
Mika's sweet gesture for Farhan Akhtar's Fukrey
Mika Singh has been known for a controversy here and there. However, this time around the talented singer's generosity would be at display. Mika has sung a power packed number 'Beda Par' for Farhan Akhtar's upcoming film, Fukrey, that too for free. ...
Mahesh Babu joins hands with Farhan Akhtar for MARD cause
Hyderabad: Telugu actor Mahesh Babu is known for lending his support for social causes in the past. The Superstar is at it again. He has joined hands with Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar for his MARD (Men Against Rape and Discrimination) campaign. ...
Mahesh Babu Join Hands Farhan Akhtar Mard Cause
National Anthem Farhan Akhtar Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
A National Anthem for Farhan Akhtar's Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Every time you are at a multiplex to see a film, you will be singing the National Anthem along with the biggest names in Indian sports. The biopic on Indian Olympic sprinter Milkha Singh, called Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (BMB), starring ...
Women's safety everyone's responsibility: Farhan Akhtar
Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, who has started an online campaign "Men against Rape and Discrimination (MARD)", says its not just government's responsibility to create a safer environment for women. He says at an individual level also we should try and bring about ...
Women Safety Everyone Responsibility Farhan Akhtar
Shaadi Ke Side Effects Vidya Balan Praise Farhan Akhtar
Shaadi Ke Side Effects: Vidya Balan praises Farhan Akhtar
Mumbai: Actress Vidya Balan, who has lost weight for her new film Shaadi Ke Side Effects, says it is a different learning experience to share the frame with someone as multi-talented as Farhan Akhtar, who is a writer, actor, director ...
Farhan Akhtar Warn Priyanka Chopra Zanzeer
When Farhan Akhtar warned Priyanka Chopra
Actor-director Farhan Akhtar, who has directed Priyanka Chopra in two Don films, has warned Priyanka against getting typecast.  Priyanka Chopra recently reached Hyderabad for the shooting of the Zanjeer remake. After reaching Hy...
The man behind Priyanka Chopra, Karan Johar's patch up
It was no less than a surprise when actress Priyanka Chopra was seen attending filmmaker Karan Johar's Birthday party. KJo's lavish b'day party was a star-studded one, which might be better defined as one of best B-Town parties of the year. ...
The Man Behind Priyanka Chopra Karan Johar Patch Up
Farhan Akhtar Following Aamir Khan Footsteps Tv
Who's following Aamir Khan's footsteps into television?
Witnessing the current trend in the glamour world, it looks like the television industry is no where lagging behind Bollywood. The reason believed is that the Bollywood biggies are making there way into the small screens. We have seen Amitabh Bachchan, ...
Farhan Akhtar's daughter Shakya writing script for his next
Farhan Akhtar is one of the well-known actors, producers and directors of Bollywood and he has contributed big hits like Dil Chahata Hai and Zindagi Na Milega Dobara. The latest buzz is that his daughter is writing a script, which will ...
Farhan Akhtar Daughter Shakya Write Script Next
Milkha Singh Bhaag Milkha Bhaag Encourage Youth
Milkha Singh wants Bhaag Milkha Bhaag to encourage youth
Legendary sportsman Milkha Singh, whose life will soon be depicted on the big-screen in the film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, says he wants the film to encourage the youth. The 76-year-old athlete, who was the first Indian to represent the country in ...