Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Farhan Akhtar's Luxurious Abode in Bandra, Mumbai
- Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Akhtar's Wedding Venue in Khandala Farmhouse 'Sukoon'
- Premium Cars Owned by Farhan Akhtar
- Farhan Akhtar's Production Company
- Brand Endorsements of Farhan Akhtar
- Social Campaign About Gender Equality
- Awards and Accolades
- Net Worth of Farhan Akhtar
- Conclusion
- Faq's
Introduction
Farhan Akhtar, Amazon.in
Farhan Akhtar has made an impact for himself in the entertainment industry right from his directorial debut 'Dil Chahta Hai' in 2001 and furthermore indulged into other aspects of entertainment such as acting, singing, song writing, producing and making music. He's the true definition of being a cinephile and owning every part of being one.
Farhan Akhtar, TV Tropes
He made his acting debut in 2008's 'Rock On!!' movie and since then has acted in several other films like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Dil Dhadakne Do, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Toofan, to name a few.
Farhan Akhtar's Luxurious Abode in Bandra, Mumbai
Farhan Akhtar with wife, Shibani Akhtar, in their Bandra bungalow, GQ India
Farhan Akhtar owns a luxurious bungalow named 'Vipassana', in Bandstand, Bandra, which was purchased by him in 2009 at the price of ₹35 crore. According to Architectural Digest, this bungalow is 10,000 square feet. The Toofan actor resides here along with his wife, Shibani Akhtar, and his three dogs named Tyson, Rumi Leo and Jimmy Akhtar.
Farhan Akhtar with his family in the Bandra bungalow, Times Now
His lavish bungalow is situated close to Shah Rukh Khan's bungalow 'Mannat' and Salman Khan's 'Galaxy Apartments', making it the most sought-after residential location of Mumbai.
Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Akhtar's Wedding Venue in Khandala Farmhouse 'Sukoon'
Farhan and Shibani Akhtar's wedding ceremony in Khandala farmhouse
Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Akhtar got married in his father Javed Akhtar's Khandala farmhouse in February 2022. Sukoon is surrounded by greenery and gives the authentic vibe of being close to nature. The exterior of the house is graced with beautiful cream colored brick walls and windows to let in the fresh breeze. The interior is equally enchanting with its brown wooden furniture and white walls, making it seem cosy and comfortable. The farmhouse gives the vision of a vintage styled house.
Javed Akhtar, Farhan and Shibani Akhtar in the Khandala farmhouse
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Farhan Akhtar's garage is filled with some of the best luxury cars. His taste in cars is phenomenal and makes one go in awe just by looking at his extravagant collection of cars.
- Porsche Cayman 718 GTS: Everything about this sporty beast screams "flashy" and is valued to be ₹1.15 crore
Farhan Akhtar in his Porsche Cayman 718 GTS, News18
- Mercedes Benz GLS 350D: This car features comfort and spaciousness
- Mercedes Benz ML350 CDI: This particular model is almost similar to Farhan Akhtar's Mercedes Benz GLS 350D
- Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT: This one would be considered as Farhan's most go-to car and he bought it for around ₹1.14 crore
Farhan Akhtar with his Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT, News18 Hindi
- Mercedes-Maybach S-Class: This one is Farhan Akhtar's most recent collection and also the most expensive one, which is valued over ₹3 crore, according to Free Press Journal
Farhan Akhtar's Production Company
Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, the founders of Excel Entertainment, Forbes India
Farhan Akhtar, along with Ritesh Sidhwani, co-founded a film and web series production company called 'Excel Entertainment' in 1999. This production company debuted the movie 'Dil Chahta Hai', a blockbuster film about three friends. It is also the proud production company for series like Mirzapur, Made in Heaven and Dabba Cartel.
Excel Entertainment has produced some of the best films that are talked about even today. The most prominent ones are:
- Lakshya - released in June 2004
- Don - released in October 2006
- Rock On!! - released in August 2008
- Karthik Calling Karthik - released in February 2010
- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara - released in July 2011
- Talaash - released in November 2012
- Dil Dhadakne Do - released in June 2015
- Gully Boy - released in February 2019
- Toofaan - released in July 2021
- Kho Gaye Hum Kahan - released in December 2023
Brand Endorsements of Farhan Akhtar
Farhan Akhtar's branch of income is further extended to endorsing a few brands. Some of his renowned endorsements include:
- Nu Republic: Farhan Akhtra along with his wife, Shibani Akhtar, are the brand ambassadors for this tech-product brand
Farhan and Shibani Akhtar in Nu Republic advertisement, Nu Republic
- InsuranceDekho: He had featured in InsuranceDekho's campaign with the tagline 'Bharosa Kar Ke Dekho'
Farhan Akhtar in InsuranceDekho campaign, ET BrandEquity
- Piramal Realty: He became the brand ambassador of Piramal Realty in December 2021
- Titan Xylys Watches: Farhan was the brand ambassador of Titan's Swiss watch brand, Xylys
Farhan Akhtar in Titan Xylys watch advertisement, Behance
- IndusInd Bank: He has been the brand ambassador for IndusInd Bank's ad campaign about the 'Fingerprint Banking'
- The other brands he has worked with are VIVO, Park Avenue, Abil Group, and Amway India
Social Campaign About Gender Equality
Farhan Akhtar during his MARD campaign, Asiana Times
Farhan Akhtar had started a social campaign called MARD (Men Against Rape and Discrimination) in 2013, which was an initiative to bring awareness about gender equality and respect toward women amongst the youth. He was further appointed as the first male UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia in 2014. His voice for such a cause makes him one of the most authentic personalities in the industry.
Awards and Accolades
Farhan Akhtar with his Big Star Entertainment award, UrbanAsian
Farhan Akhtar along with Deepika Padukone with their Filmfare Awards
Farhan Akhtar has won several awards in his career ranging from best actor to best film to also the best director. Known for being the man of many talents, Farhan has been rewarded with some of the popular awards.
- Filmfare Award for Best Screenplay for the movie Dil Chahta Hai
- IIFA Award for Best Debut Actor for the movie Rock On!!
- Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
- IIFA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for the movie Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
- Filmfare Award for Best Film for the movie Gully Boy
Net Worth of Farhan Akhtar
Farhan Akhtar's net worth, GQ India
As of 2025, Farhan Akhtar's net worth is estimated at ₹148 crore approximately. His earnings come from:
- His luxurious bungalow in Bandra, Bandstand, Mumbai which he purchased in 2009 valued at ₹35 crore.
- All the luxury cars in his garage which includes big brands like Porsche, Mercedes and Jeep
- Farhan Akhtar's business venture, which is a production company named Excel Entertainment
- His brand endorsements with companies like Nu Republic, VIVO, InsuranceDekho and more
- Being one of the best filmmakers in the industry, Farhan has directed films like Dil Chahta Hai, Don and Lakshya in his career
- Along with film direction, Farhan Akhtar also earns through acting and music and made his debut through the movie 'Rock On!!'
Conclusion
By looking at the career life and social initiative (MARD) of Farhan Akhtar, it proves that he is not only talented but also uses his platform to raise awareness of gender equality. Coming from a talented family with his father, Javed Akhtar and mother, Honey Irani, both screenwriters, his sister, Zoya Akhtar, who is a film director, his cousin Farah Khan, a choreography and film director and Sajid Khan, also being a film director, Farhan himself has proven his worth and talent in several movies with his music, acting and direction. Over the years, he has graced the entertainment industry with some of his best works which are celebrated even today.
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