Born name

Farhan Akhtar

nickname

Farhan

Sun sign

Capricorn

Place of birth

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

nationality

training

Farhan was present at Maneckji Cooper School in Mumbai. Then he enrolled in HR College , Mumbai to study commerce. However, due to lack of attendance, he was fired in the second year.

occupation

Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Singer

family

• Father – Javed Akhtar (Screenwriter)
• Mother – Honey Irani (Screenwriter)
• Siblings – Zoya Akhtar (Older Sister) (Director), Farah Khan (Cousin) (Director, Actress and Choreographer), Sajid Khan (Cousin) (Director, Actress, TV Host)
• Others – Shabana Azmi (Stepmother) (Actress), Jan Nisar Akhtar (Grandfather) (Poet, Lyricist)

Manager

bang! Entertainment Solutions manages Farhan Akhtar’s advertising deals.

To build

Athletic

Height

5 feet 9 inches or 175 cm

weight

78 kg or 172 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Farhan Akhtar has dated –

• Adhuna Bhabani (2000-2016) – Farhan was married to AdhunaBhabani from 2000 to 2016. They tied the knot in 2000 after they both dated for around three years. The couple have 2 children Shakya and Akira. The couple called it quits on January 21, 2016, ending their 16-year marriage.
• Aditi Rao Hydari (2015) – While filming Wazir (2016), co-stars Aditi Rao Hydari and Farhan RUMOURED became close. It has been reported that Aditi was the reason for Farhan and Adhuna’s divorce.

race/ethnicity

Indonesian

hair colour

Schwarz

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

• Stunning images
• Versatile actor
• Often works with producer and a friend Ritesh Sidhwani. Now he owns a production company Excel Entertainment with Sidhwani.
• He often works with Boman Irani.

measurements

Farhan Akhtar’s body specifications can be:

• Waist – 32 inches
• Arms/biceps – 15 inches
• Chest – 41 inches

He brought beautiful curves and shapes to his body for the 2013 film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, but decided not to keep that body any longer.

shoe size

unknown

brand promotion

Hindustan Unilever, Titan Xylys, OMRON, A. Lange & Söhne (German watch brand)

Religion

Muslim

Known for

Drama in Films wie Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013),

First album

He hasn’t released an album. But did enjoy singing songs as a backing vocalist for the films Keep going!! (2008) and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011).

The songs like “Socha Hai”, “Pichle Saat Dinon Mein”, “Rock On !!” sung by him.

first movie

He made his acting debut with the 2008 Indian rock music film Go On!! for his role as Aditya Shroff.

As a director, his first film was Dil Chahta Hai, which also won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.

As a producer, his first film Don was released in 2006. Farhan was also the director of the film.

Personal trainer

He appeared sporty with his film “BhaagMilkha Bhaag”. Samir Jaura, Farhan’s personal trainer, helped him in all sorts of ways. The training program lasted 18 months during which he ate every 3 hours. Read the complete workout routine and diet plan.

Farhan Akhtar favorite things

unknown

Farhan Akhtar Facten

1. His parents divorced when he was very young. His father Javed Akhtar married actress Shabana Azmi in 1984.
2. American actor and director Robert De Niro is Farhan’s inspiration for appearing in Bollywood.
3. He was 34 years old when he starred in his first film.
4. He owns a production company Excel Entertainment with Ritesh Sidhwani.
5. He is a day older than Hrithik Roshan.
6. He was one of the nine judges in the 2002 Femina Miss India.
7. He started a campaign called MARD (Men Against Rape and Discrimination).
8. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram.