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Farhan Akhtar, the actor who stepped into the shoes of the Flying Sikh Milkha Singh in the film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, is possibly the only all-rounder in Bollywood at present. The singer, who has lent his voice to several hit numbers, has directed blockbusters like Don and Don 2, produced films like Talaash and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, arrived as Mr Cool in the Indian film industry with his films portraying the youth. Know some very interesting facts related to the life of the Bollywood's all rounder.
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For all those who are thinking that Farhan Akhtar was a genetically blessed genius by birth, then take a break. As revealed by sister Zoya Akhtar on Koffee With Karan, the Rock On star used to play rummy in kitty parties with Rinke Khanna and Anisha Sippy. And when he failed in every subject, his mother Honey Irani freaked out. He took admission in HR college in law course, but was dismissed in second year due to short attendance.
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Farhan Akhtar comes from a family of creative geniuses including lyricist father Javed Akhtar, screenwriter Honey Irani, director-sister Zoya Akhtar, renowned hairstylist wife Adhuna and second-mom legendary actress Shabana Azmi. Not only this, the most successful female filmmaker Farah Khan and director Sajid Khan are his cousins. Now with such genes to boast of, it isn't a surprise that Farhan Akhtar has evolved into an award winning singer-actor-director-lyricist. Farhan is blessed with two daughters and if fate would have it, they too will take ahead the family's legacy.
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Zoya also revealed that Farhan was so good at lying and acting that she thought he will become an actor. And we are glad he did not just try his luck in Bollywood, but has also carved his own niche in several aspects of cinema. Also, Farhan Akhtar wrote Dil Chahta Hai only when his mother warned him to throw him out of the house if he did not figure out his career. It is evident now why Akhtar named his production company Excel Entertainment with Ritesh Sidhwani.
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Farhan Akhtar's better half Adhuna Bhabani is seven years older to him and was brought up in UK. The two dated for three years before getting hitched in 2000. The two are blessed with two daughters – Shakya and Akira. She also made her debut in Bollywood as a hairstylist with Farhan Akhtar's Dil Chahta Hai. She not just styled the leading men in the film, but also made hairstyling a budding profession in India.
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Farhan Akhtar is not just a big name in Bollywood but made his Hollywood debut long ago by penning down the lyrics of the hit Gurinder Chaddha film Bride and Prejudice. He created the soundtrack for the film along with sister Zoya Akhtar on the recommendation of his father Javed Akhtar. Consequently, Farhan and Zoya also assisted their father with the English lyrics of a song in Lagaan.
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Farhan Akhtar is afraid of cockroaches. He learned to drive a car at the age of 22. He did not know how to ride a bike until he signed Karthik Calling Karthik for which he had to learn driving. But it's worth appreciating that the talented soul has now tried his hands at scuba-diving, gliding etc and was seen showing off his adventurous streak in the film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
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