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Farhan Akhtar Biography

Birth Place:

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Profession

producer/actor/di/wr/wos/

Fast Facts

Worked as an apprentice for Yash Chopra as a seventeen-year-old
Founded the film studio Excel Entertainment with Ritesh Sidhwani in 1999
His debut film Dil Chahta Hai (2002) was nominated for Best Film and Best Director at the Filmfare Awards, whilst winning the Critics Award for Best Movie as well as the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi
Made his acting and singing debut in the musical film Rock On!!(2008)
Launched the campaign Men Against Rape and Discrimination in 2013 to raise awareness against rape and discrimination of women
Made his Marathi debut as an actor in the movie Por Bazaar (2014)

Awards

2016Screen Awards-Best Film: nominated
2014International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Leading Role (Male): winner
2014Filmfare Awards-Best Actor: winner
2014Zee Cine Awards-Critics' Award for Best Actor - Male: winner
2014Zee Cine Awards-Best Actor: nominated
2013International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Picture: nominated
2013Stardust Awards-Film of the Year: nominated
2012Global India Film Awards-Best Film: winner
2012Zee Cine Awards-Best Film: winner
2012Zee Cine Awards-Best Director: nominated
2012Screen Awards-Best Film: winner
2012International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Performance in a Supporting Role (Male): winner
2012International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Picture: winner
2012Stardust Awards-Film of the Year: nominated
2012Filmfare Awards-Best Film: winner
2012Filmfare Awards-Best Director: nominated
2012Filmfare Awards-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2012Stardust Awards-Dream Director: nominated
2011Stardust Awards-Best Actor - Thriller/Action: nominated
2011Airtel Super Star Awards-Super Star Movie: nominated
2009International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Debutant (Male): winner
2009Screen Awards-Most Promising Newcomer - Male: winner
2009Screen Awards-Best Film: nominated
2009Filmfare Awards-Best Male Debut: winner
2009Filmfare Awards-Best Film: nominated
2009International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Picture: nominated
2005Zee Cine Awards-Best Director: nominated
2002International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Story: nominated
2002International Indian Film Academy Awards-Best Direction: nominated
2002Zee Cine Awards-Best Director: nominated
2002Zee Cine Awards-Best Story: nominated