Bio/Wiki |
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Nickname | Bulbul (By his nanny) |
Profession | Actor, Producer, Director, Screenwriter, Singer |
Full Name | Farhan Akhtar |
Age in 2023 | 49 Years |
Physical States & More |
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Height in Feet | in Feet inches- 5’9 |
Height in meters | in meters- 1.75 m |
Weight(approx.) | in kilogram- 70 kg in pounds- 154 Ibs |
Eye color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Body Measurements | – Chest: 41 inches
– Waist: 30 inches – Biceps: 14 inches |
Personal Life |
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Date of birth | 9 January 1974 |
Nationality | Indian |
Upcoming Movie | None |
Political Inclination | None |
Religion | Atheist |
Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra India |
Film Debut | Film (Director) : Dil Chahta Hai (2001) |
Food Habit | Non- Vegetarian |
Home town | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (Settled in Mumbai) |
School | Maneckji Cooper School, Mumbai |
College | H.R. College of Commerce and Economics (he was dismissed from the college in 2nd year due to an attendance shortage) |
Educational Qualification | High School |
Debut | Film (Actor): Rock on!! (2008) |
Family Members | 9 members |
Address | Sea Spring Bungalow No 1, B J Road, Bandstand, Mumbai- 400050 |
Hobbies | Collecting Gadgets, Singing |
Cars | Rang Rover Red Edition, M350 CDI SUV,
Honda CRV Porsche Cayman |
House price | 6 million |
Tattoo(s) | On his right shoulder, a dolphin/ shark |
Children | Sons
None Daughters: Shakya & Akira |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
Relationship and Love Life |
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Marital Status | married |
Affair /Girlfriend | Adhuna Bhabani (Hairstylist)
Shibani Dandekar (Actress, VJ) |
Marriage Date | First Marriage- Year, 2000
Second Marriage 19 February 2022 |
Family |
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Wife/Spouse | First Wife- Adhuna Bhabani (Hairstylist)
Second- Shibani Dandekar (Actress, VJ) |
Parents | Father
Javed Akhter (Scriptwriter) Mother Honey Irani (Actress and screenwriter) |
Siblings | Brother
None Sister Zoya Akhtar |
Children | Sons
None Daughters: Shakya & Akira |
Mother | Honey Irani (Actress and screenwriter) |
Father | Javed Akhter (Scriptwriter) |
Daughter- in-Law | None |
Favorites |
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Favorite Actors | Guru Dutt, Bimal Roy, Raj Kapoor, Vijay Anand |
Favorite Actress | Preity Zinta |
Favorite Films | The Wizard of Oz (1939) |
Genre | Action |
Favorite Comedian | Kapil Sharma |
Favorite Vegetable | Bhindi |
Favorite Sports | Football, Tennis |
Favorite Pets | Dogs |
Favorite Foods | Homemade food, The classic Mumbai Vada Pao, Kebabs, Mutton Biryani |
Favorite Mobile phone | Apple |
Favorite Cars | Rang Rover Red Edition, M350 CDI SUV,
Honda CRV Porsche Cayman |
Favorite Color | White |
Football Club | Chelsea |
Sexual orientation | Straight |
Favorite Director | Alfred Hitchcock |
Net worth |
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Net worth | Rs. 140 Crores ($22 Million) |
Gander | Male |
Brand endorsement Fee | None |
Salary | Rs. 10 crore/ film |
Annual Income | None |
Winners & Nominees |
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Asian Film Awards | Win: 0
Nominees: 1 |
National Film Awards | Win: 2
Nominees: 0 |
Filmfare Awards | Win: 8
Nominees: 6 |
Screen Awards | Win: 3
Nominees: 3 |
Stardust Awards | Win: 1
Nominees: 3 |
Some Lesser Known Facts Farhan Akhter
. Farhan Akhter was born January 9, 1974, is an Indian film actor, director, screenwriter, play singer, producer, and television host. Born in Mumbai Honey Irani, grew up influenced by the Hindi film industry. He started his career in Bollywood working as an assistant director in Lamhe (1991) and Himalaya Putra (1997).
. Farhan Akhter is famous as an all-rounder in Bollywood including a singer, actor, director, and playback singer. His age is 47 as of 2021 he divorced his wife Adhuna Bhabani in 2016 and engaged to his girlfriend Shibani Dandekar since 2018. Farhan belongs to the Urdu poetry family his grandfather was an Urdu poet and his father Javed Akhter is a scriptwriter in Bollywood, his net worth was estimated at around Rs. 140 Crore.
. India beauty contest in 2002 as one of the nine judges and his mind fell off models and in the dance reality show Nach Baliye also a judge.
. He learned to bike for the first time when he needed to ride a bike in the film Karthik Calling Karthik and also learned car driving.
. He has an elder sister named Zoya Akhtar. Later his parents divorced & his father married the well-known actress Shabana Azmi.
. Dil Dhadakne Do: He played a supporting role in the movie being directed by her sister Zoya Akhtar.
. Does Farhan Akhtar smoke?: No
. Does Farhan Akhtar drink alcohol?: Yes
. His mother Honey Irani raised her children at the family home in Bandra bandstand. He studied at Maneckji Cooper School in Mumbai & then pursued a law degree from HR College Mumbai.
. Farhan Akhtar also played Mikha Sing in the biopic of Milkha Sing named Bhaag. He earned the Filmfare award for Best Actor in it.
. Initially, he worked as an assistant director in films such as Lamhe and Himalay Putra.
. After a long relationship of around 16 years, he was separated in 2016 and later he was caught with an actress Shraddha Kapoor late at night.
Before the age of puberty, he was a very naughty guy and sometimes he did stupid and nonsense things at home, his mom told his story while she was busy in a meeting, room and asked him to bath then she agreed and then she found unbelievable work he had done that he used her bed as bathroom, tub, and bucket was on the bed.
. Farhan Akhter is one of the most brilliant Indian actors, producers, and directors of his generation. He is one of the most underrated icons of Bollywood. He wears many hats, such as director, producer, screenwriter, playback singer, and even television host.
. He is known to have a funny sense of humor and has done many comedic roles over the years. Farhan is especially praised for his role in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011). He made his directorial debut in 2001, with the release of Dil Chahta Hai which starred Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Akshaye Khanna.