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Farhan Akhtar Birthday Special: The Many Avatars of Akhtar & what’s in store in 2023 from his Franchise

Farhan Akhtar Birthday Special: Farhan Akhtar the name is associated with sensitive, sassy, stylish and nuanced cinema.

A multi-talented artiste who is good at his craft as an actor, singer, writer, producer and director.

He forever changed Indian Cinema with his debut film in 2001, as a director with ‘Dil Chahta Hai’.

The film was the ultimate male bonding road film which was relevant to actual life journeys too. He set the standards of cutting-edge film presentation whether it was the set designs, the writing, the hairstyles or just a new kind of direction and editing even the music screamed style. Farhan Akhtar had arrived and his first film itself started many pop culture trends.

His other directorial ventures that have also got a lot of attention include the Lakhsya and the very successful Don movie franchise remake.

Akhtar’s Avatars and Success story

Farhan debuted as an actor in the film Rock On. He went on to act in many films including Luck by Chance, Karthik Calling Karthik, Lucknow Central, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag among others.

His mettle as an actor was especially evident in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, the biopic on Milkha Singh where he lived and breathed the part.

His production house, Excel entertainment along with co-producer and friend Ritesh Sidhwani is a commercial success having produced films like the KGF Chapter 1, the Fukrey Franchise as well as the hugely successful web series, Made in Heaven. He has also lent his voice to many popular hit songs like Gallan Goodiyan, Atrangi Yaari, and Senorita among others.

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What’s in store in 2023 from the Prolific Producer :

 Kho Gaye Hum Kahan

Produced by Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby.

The film directed by Arjun Varain Singh stars Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Adarsh Gourav.

Madgaon Express

Produced by Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby.

The film which is touted as a comedy will see actor Kunal Khemu in the director’s chair for the first time. The film stars Pitobash, Vikram Kocchar, Tarun Khanna, Avani Modi, Kumud Mishra, Neelu Kohli, Ashok Pathak among others.

Jee Le Zaraa

Produced by Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby.

The film which is directed by Farhan Akhtar will see A-list Bollywood female actors like Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, and Alia Bhatt in pivotal roles. The screenplay has been co-written by Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti.

The multi-talented Akhtar tied the knot last year with his former girlfriend, Shibani Dandekar, last year. He has two daughters from his first marriage to Adhuna Akhtar. Ahead of his birthday he took to social media and shared this adorable picture of the leading ladies in his life.

Here’s wishing Farhan Akhtar a very happy birthday!

Divyaa Kummar

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