Unknown And Interesting Facts About Farhan Akhtar On His Birthday Toofan Rock On Don Director – Exclusive: These are unheard stories of Yash Chopra's disciple Farhan Akhtar, work started from mother's film

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Farhan Akhtar is one of the versatile actors in the Hindi film industry. From acting, directing, film production, writing, singing, anchoring, he wrote his name in golden letters in whatever field he touched. Farhan, who has completed 29 years in the industry, will celebrate his 46th birthday on 9 January. On this special occasion, we are going to introduce you to some interesting aspects related to Farhan's career.

Capable protagonist of skilled masters

Farhan Akhtar began his career as an assistant director in veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra's 1991 release 'Lamhe'. The film was written by Farhan's mother and Javed Akhtar's first wife Honey Irani. It is included in Yash Chopra's finest films. After 'Lamhe', Farhan collaborated with director Pankaj Parashar as an assistant director in the 1997 film 'Himalaya Putra'.

Trend Setter Director

Farhan Akhtar, along with Ritesh Sidhwani, formed a company named Excel Entertainment in 2001 and directed his first film for the same company, 'Dil Chahta Hai'. One of the classic trendsetter films in Hindi cinema, the film featured Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshaye Khanna in the lead roles. This first film by Farhan earned the Filmfare Award for Best Hindi Feature Film, Best Screenplay and Best Film (Critics). Apart from this, Farhan is also named as a director hit by Hrithik Roshan's film Lakshya and Shahrukh Khan's films Don and Don 2.

Inherited songs

It would not be wrong to say that Farhan Akhtar inherited the song and its understanding. His father Javed Akhtar to his grandfather Jan Nisar Akhtar were also famous poets, lyricists and poets. Not only this, the three generations before Nisar have also been big names in Urdu poetry and writing. Farhan Akhtar introduced himself as a singer from the film 'Rock On' after setting foot in the industry. Farhan has been writing something since then.

Prince of tunes

Farhan Akhtar also writes and sings. His songs have also been a huge hit. Songs from films like 'Rock On' and 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' are still heard on the hit play list. Rock On's songs- Socha Hai, in the last seven days, Rock On, Tum Ho To Aur Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara's songs Senorita, So Zindagi Ho Tum as well as the film Shaadi's side effects here and there, demented little dream, His voice was also heard in the songs Dilhe Dhadakne Do, songs of Dil Dhadakne Do, Gallaan Gudiyaan as well as the song Atrangi Yari of the film Wazir. However this same voice did not repeat its charisma in the film Rock on 2.

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Farhan Akhtar has been very successful as a producer, he has also given many songs to the industry through his films. Varun Sharma of 'Fukrey' and Siddhant Chaturvedi of 'Gully Boy' got fame from films made by Farhan.

Amazing in front of the camera

Farhan Akhtar debuted as an actor for the first time in the film 'Rock On' with directing and trying his hand in production. In this film, from his acting to singing, he was of all the top rank. His work in the film 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' was highly appreciated. He won the best supporting actor award for this film. After this film, in 2013, Farhan appeared in 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' and engulfed the hearts of the audience. Now Farhan's fans are eagerly waiting for the film Storm. In this film he is playing the role of a national level boxer.