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Farhan Akhtar birthday 2026: 12 performances that show his acting prowess

Updated On: 09 January, 2026 12:16 PM IST | Amarylisa Gonsalves

Farhan Akhtar`s filmography is a reflection of fearless choices, discipline, and an unshakable commitment to meaningful cinema. Be it stepping into the shoes of real-life legends or exploring flawed, unapologetic, deeply human characters, Farhan`s performances have consistently delivered depth and authenticity. On his birthday, here`s revisiting some of his most impactful performances that highlight why he remains one of the most multi-dimensional performers of his generation.

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Farhan Akhtar`s filmography is a reflection of fearless choices, discipline, and an unshakable commitment to meaningful cinema. Be it stepping into the shoes of real-life legends or exploring flawed, unapologetic, deeply human characters, Farhan`s performances have consistently delivered depth and authenticity. On his birthday, here`s revisiting some of his most impactful performances that highlight why he remains one of the most multi-dimensional performers of his generation.

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Farhan Akhtar`s filmography is a reflection of fearless choices, discipline, and an unshakable commitment to meaningful cinema. Be it stepping into the shoes of real-life legends or exploring flawed, unapologetic, deeply human characters, Farhan`s performances have consistently delivered depth and authenticity. On his birthday, here`s revisiting some of his most impactful performances that highlight why he remains one of the most multi-dimensional performers of his generation.
<p><strong>Bhaag Milkha Bhaag</strong></p> <p>Farhan Akhtar&rsquo;s portrayal of Milkha Singh became a career-defining performance. The film showcased his physical transformation, emotional restraint, and deep internalisation of the Flying Sikh&rsquo;s journey.</p>

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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

Farhan Akhtar’s portrayal of Milkha Singh became a career-defining performance. The film showcased his physical transformation, emotional restraint, and deep internalisation of the Flying Sikh’s journey.

<p><strong>Dil Dhadakne Do</strong></p> <p>Farhan stood out for his warmth and emotional intelligence in this multi-starrer family drama. His performance balanced romance and realism, adding depth to a layered narrative.</p>

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Dil Dhadakne Do

Farhan stood out for his warmth and emotional intelligence in this multi-starrer family drama. His performance balanced romance and realism, adding depth to a layered narrative.

<p><strong>120 Bahadur</strong></p> <p>Released in 2025, this war drama had Farhan portray Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, in a story based on the 1962 Battle of Rezang La.&nbsp;</p>

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120 Bahadur

Released in 2025, this war drama had Farhan portray Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, in a story based on the 1962 Battle of Rezang La. 

<p><strong>Shaadi Ke Side Effects</strong></p> <p>Farhan brought relatability and charm, narrating the complexities of modern marriage with honesty and humour in this urban relationship drama.</p>

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Shaadi Ke Side Effects

Farhan brought relatability and charm, narrating the complexities of modern marriage with honesty and humour in this urban relationship drama.

<p><strong>Toofan</strong></p> <p>Being physically and emotionally, Toofan showcased Farhan&rsquo;s dedication to transformation- driven cinema. He played the role of a boxer fighting personal demons.</p>

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Toofan

Being physically and emotionally, Toofan showcased Farhan’s dedication to transformation- driven cinema. He played the role of a boxer fighting personal demons.

<p><strong>Rock On</strong></p> <p>Rock On marked Farhan`s debut, establishing him as a performer. He blended music, emotion, and realism to the film and its songs.</p>

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Rock On

Rock On marked Farhan`s debut, establishing him as a performer. He blended music, emotion, and realism to the film and its songs.

<p><strong>Luck By Chance</strong></p> <p>Farhan played an ambitious outsider navigating fame, compromise, and ambition, bringing authenticity and subtle irony to the role.</p>

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Luck By Chance

Farhan played an ambitious outsider navigating fame, compromise, and ambition, bringing authenticity and subtle irony to the role.

<p><strong>Wazir </strong></p> <p>Farhan stepped into a morally complex world as a man seeking closure after a profound loss. His performance anchored the film&rsquo;s cerebral tone, balancing intelligence with simmering pain and purpose.</p>

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Wazir

Farhan stepped into a morally complex world as a man seeking closure after a profound loss. His performance anchored the film’s cerebral tone, balancing intelligence with simmering pain and purpose.

<p><strong>Lucknow Central </strong></p> <p>This film showcased Farhan as a man caught in a flawed system. His performance added humanity and emotional depth to the film&rsquo;s prison drama setting.</p>

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Lucknow Central

This film showcased Farhan as a man caught in a flawed system. His performance added humanity and emotional depth to the film’s prison drama setting.

<p><strong>Karthik Calling Karthik</strong></p> <p>Farhan Akhtar showcased inner conflict and vulnerability with remarkable control as a socially withdrawn man battling fear, loneliness, and fractured confidence.</p>

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Karthik Calling Karthik

Farhan Akhtar showcased inner conflict and vulnerability with remarkable control as a socially withdrawn man battling fear, loneliness, and fractured confidence.

<p><strong>The Sky Is Pink</strong></p> <p>Farhan delivered a moving performance as a father navigating love, loss, and resilience. His emotional grounding became the backbone of this real-life inspired story.</p>

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The Sky Is Pink

Farhan delivered a moving performance as a father navigating love, loss, and resilience. His emotional grounding became the backbone of this real-life inspired story.

<p><strong>Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara</strong></p> <p>Farhan brought emotional maturity with quiet vulnerability to a story about friendship, fears, and self-discovery.&nbsp;</p>

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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Farhan brought emotional maturity with quiet vulnerability to a story about friendship, fears, and self-discovery. 

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