Farhan Akhtar

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Farhan Akhtar's career is marked by a rare combination of critical acclaim and commercial success. He has won three National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards, spanning direction, acting, and writing. His directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai is considered a cult classic, and his performance in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is widely regarded as one of the finest in Hindi cinema. He also received international recognition for Don at the Neuchâtel festival. Beyond awards, he has been honored as a UN Women goodwill ambassador, reflecting his impact beyond entertainment.

AwardsFarhan Akhtar has won three National Film Awards as a producer and director, including Best Hindi Film for Dil Chahta Hai and Rock On!!, and Best Popular Film for Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. He has also won eight Filmfare Awards across categories including Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Screenplay, and Best Dialogue. His work has been recognized internationally as well, with a Best Asian Movie award at the Neuchâtel International Fantasy Film Festival for Don.

Honours & Distinctions

UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for South Asia

UN Women·2014

First male to be appointed as a goodwill ambassador for South Asia.

Founder of MARD (Men Against Rape and Discrimination)

MARD Initiative·2012

Social initiative to raise awareness against rape and discrimination.