Farhan Akhtar Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight | 78 kg |
Date of Birth | January 9, 1974 |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Farhan Akhtar is an Indian actor, playback singer, producer, director, screenwriter, and television host who is best known for portraying roles such as Sardar Milkha Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Imran Qureshi in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and Aditya Shroff in Rock On. He has also appeared in a variety of other films such as Karthik Calling Karthik, Shaadi Ke Side Effects, Wazir, The Sky Is Pink, and Toofaan. Farhan has won numerous awards such as National Film Awards, IIFA Awards, Zee Cine Awards, Screen Awards, Stardust Awards, and Vogue Beauty Awards.
Born Name
Farhan Akhtar
Nick Name
Farhan
Sun Sign
Capricorn
Born Place
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality
Education
Farhan attended Maneckji Cooper School in Mumbai. He then enrolled himself in the HR College, Mumbai to study commerce. But, due to lack of sufficient attendance, he was dismissed in the second year.
Occupation
Actor, director, producer, screenwriter, singer
Family
- Father – Javed Akhtar (Screenwriter)
- Mother – Honey Irani (Screenwriter)
- Siblings – Zoya Akhtar (Elder Sister) (Film Director), Farah Khan (Cousin) (Film Director, Actress, and Choreographer), Sajid Khan (Cousin) (Film Director, Actor, TV Host)
- Others – Shabana Azmi (Step-mother) (Actress), Jan Nisar Akhtar (Grandfather) (Poet, Lyricist)
Manager
Bling! Entertainment Solutions manages the endorsement deals of Farhan Akhtar.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Farhan Akhtar has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Asian (Indian)
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Stunning visuals
- Versatile actor
- Often works with producer and a friend Ritesh Sidhwani. Now, he owns a production company Excel Entertainment with Sidhwani.
Measurements
Farhan Akhtar’s body specifications may be –
- Waist – 32 inch
- Arms / Biceps – 15 inch
- Chest – 41 inch
He brought nice curves and shape to his body for the 2013 movie “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,” but decided not to keep that body any further.
Brand Endorsements
He has endorsed numerous brands such as Hindustan Unilever, Titan Xylys, United Spirits, OMRON, A. Lange & Söhne (German watch brand), Chivas Regal, Britannia Nutri Choice Biscuits, IndusInd Bank, Dulux Paint, and Crocin+2.
In 2022, he was seen in the ad campaign titled Sukoon for insurtech company InsuranceDekho.
Religion
Islam
Best Known For
Acting in films like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013) among others
First Album
He has not released an album yet. But, has sung songs as a playback singer for the movies like Rock On!! (2008), and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011).
The songs like “Socha Hai”, “Pichle Saat Dinon Mein”, “Rock On!!”, “Tum Ho Toh”, “Sinbad The Sailor”, “Toh Zinda Ho Tum”, “Señorita” from these movies are co-sung by him.
First Film
He debuted in acting with the 2008 Indian rock musical film Rock 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 was Don released in 2006. Farhan was also the director of the film.
Personal Trainer
He made an athletic look via his film “Bhaag Milkha Bhaag”. Samir Jaura, the personal trainer of Farhan assisted him in all the possible ways. The exercise schedule went for 18 months in which he ate every 3 hours. Read the complete workout routine and diet plan.
Farhan Akhtar Favorite Things
- Genre – Action
Source – Times of India
Farhan Akhtar Facts
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