Sunday 8 January 2012

Farhan Akhtar 9- January

Farhan Akhtar (Hindi: फ़रहान अख़्तर; born 9 January 1974) is an Indian filmmakerscript writer,actorplayback singerlyricistfilm producer who works in Hindi cinema. His directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai (2001) won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. He made his acting debut with Rock On!! (2008) which also won a National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.

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If there is anybody in Bollywood who is truly versatile, it is Farhan Akhtar! He is not only an ace director, a writer and a producer, but also a dynamic actor. And if that wasn't enough, he is also a singer and lyricist.
Farhan Akhtar has Bollywood running in his veins. He is the son of the famous poet, lyricist, & script writer Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani. His twin sister, Zoya Akhtar, recently made her directorial debut with "Luck By Chance" in 2009, in which Farhan played the main lead.


Farhan Akhtar started his career at an early age by working on films like "Lamhe" and "Himalayaputra" as an assistant director.He made his writing and directorial debut with "Dil Chahta Hai" in 2001, which went on to become a cult classic. The movie announced Farhan's arrival in B-Town in style and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. He went on to direct the critically acclaimed Lakshya in 2004 and the box office hit "Don" in 2006. He has also directed a short film on HIV AIDS - "Positive" in 2007.Farhan then shifted his focus on the then unconquered avenues. He made his acting and singing debut in the National Award winning movie "Rock On!!" in 2008.

He hosted "Oye! It's Friday!" on NDTV Imagine, and appeared as a judge on "Nach Baliye" Season 1.

He truly is Bollywood's multi-dimensional personality. This master of all trades promises to deliver much, much more.



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