Happy birthday! Farhan Akhtar turns 52 today

The iconic and legendary director turns 52 on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.

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Farhan Akhtar is celebrating his 52nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Popular director-actor-screenwriter-producer Farhan Akhtar (Don 2, Don, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 52nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Akhtar, a cultural icon

Born in Mumbai on January 9, 1974, Farhan Akhtar's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Indian history. Akhtar's not just a great director, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Farhan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Farhan Akhtar as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 52.

Happy Birthday, Farhan, you're the best!

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