Happy birthday! Farhan Akhtar turns 51 today

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The iconic and legendary director turns 51 on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
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Farhan Akhtar is celebrating his 51st 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 51st 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 51.

Happy Birthday, Farhan, you're the best!

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