Farhan Akhtar belongs to the uber talented Akhtar clan, with every member of the family having made a great contribution to the world of cinema. Do you even know what his resume would say? Actor, Singer, Producer, Director, Philanthropist and whatever the hell he wants to be!
On Farhan’s 43rd birthday, here’s looking back at a few of his best performances!
1) Rock On – The multi-faceted artist’s acting career took off with Rock On & made a strong landing, creating a special mark for him in Tinsel Town. He played the role of a rockstar with an unfulfilled dream! And Dear God, he played that role with finesse! Rock On went on to become a cult classic and rightly so!
2) Luck By Chance – Like they say, a good debut is beginner’s luck but an actor is truly judged by his second performance. And Farhan didn’t disappoint as Vikram, a man set out to create his own path. Between finding his place in the industry & juggling his relationships, Farhan proved his mettle & it wasn’t by luck or chance but pure talent!
3) Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara – Yes, it’s the ultimate checklist for every boy gang! But, besides the lovely locales, it was the way each character was written & portrayed that lifted the movie to another level. Farhan Akhtar once again stood out in the character of a closet poet stuck with the professional front of an advertiser. Farhan can blend into the skin of his character & that’s what ZNMD proved.
4) Bhag Milkha Bhag – Tu hai aag, tu hai aag Milkha! This line doesn’t just apply to the legendary Milkha Singh but also Farhan. Man! What dedication, and what performance. His career speeded through the front lines of critical acclaim with this one. Bhag Milkha Bhag, not only proved Farhan can pull off practically any role but also that the man was willing to go all in when a role demands it.
5) Dil Dhadakne Do – Let’s just agree, he gave all girls another reason to think about the kind of men they wanted to spend their lives with! Dil Dhadakne Do won our hearts with its breezy screenplay & the perfectly dysfunctional emotional angles. While Farhan portrayed the character of the cool, stand-up guy who could swoon you with the way he looked & spoke & thought, he didn’t just establish himself as a brilliant actor once again, but also won over a little piece of our heart!
So, keep going strong birthday boy, we’re super proud of you!
