Attempt this quiz on Bollywood star Farhan Akhtar

Farhan Akhtar celebrates his 50th birthday on January 9th

Farhan Akhtar is a multi-talented artist of Bollywood, He's an actor, director, writer, singer, and songwriter, leaving his mark on every aspect of cinema. Born in 1974, Akhtar comes from a creative family, being the son of renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar and screenwriter Honey Irani.

Akhtar's career began in 2001 with "Dil Chahta Hai" which he co-wrote, directed, and acted in. The film's realistic portrayal of Indian youth has helped connect it with the audience and launched his career as a successful filmmaker. Some of his notable films include Rock On!!, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and Toofaan. Beyond entertainment, Akhtar is a vocal advocate for social causes. He founded the MARD (Men Against Rape and Discrimination) initiative to raise awareness about gender equality.

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1

Fill in the blank. For his initiative 'MARD' Farhan Akhtar became the ________ in 2014.

• UNODC Goodwill Ambassador
• UNESCO Artist for Peace Goodwill Ambassador
• UN Women's Goodwill Ambassador South Asia

2

Name Farhan Akhtar's debut movie as producer-director-writer.

• Dil Chahta Hai
• Rock On!
• Karthik Calling Karthik

3

Fill in the blank. In the movie 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' Farhan Akhtar has a fear of ______ but he in real life he is a certified _____.

• Skydiving, Skydiver
• Scuba Diving, Scuba Diver
• Kayaking, Kayak Instructor

4

In which film does Farhan Akhtar play the role of a goon-turned-boxer?

• Lucknow Central
• Toofan
• Daddy

5

Which Farhan Akhtar movie also starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas is based on the life of Aisha Chaudhary who passed away due to pulmonary fibrosis?

• Dil Dhadakne Do
• The Sky is Pink
• Jee Le Zaraa

6

Which Farhan Akhtar movie is about the true life story of gangster turned politician Arun Gawli?

• Daddy
• Lucknow Central
• Wazir

7

For which of these movies was Farhan Akhtar a playback singer. The movie was also Kiara Advani's Telugu debut?

• Sarkaru Vaari Paata
• Vinaya Vidheya Rama
• Bharat Ane Nenu

8

In which movie starring Deepika Padukone did Farhan Akhtar act as an employee of a construction company?

• Karthik Calling Karthik
• Kho Gaye Hum Kahan
• Shaadi Ke Side Effects

9

Farhan Akhtar is the Art director for which TV Series?

• Bambai Meri Jaan
• Inside Edge
• Made in Heaven

10

Name the first time Hrithik Roshan and Farhan Akhtar worked together as actor and director respectively.

• Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
• Agneepath
• Lakshya

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