7 Greatest Films Written By Farhan Akhtar

Dil Chahta Hai (2001)

This is an iconic comedy-drama film written and directed by Farhan Akhtar in his directorial debut. The film explores the transition of life out of college, the evolution of friendships and the vulnerability of love.

Don-The Chase Begins (2006)

This is an action thriller film written and directed by Farhan Akhtar. The film is a remake of the iconic, Don(1978) and follows the same plot of the criminal and his lookalike on a mafia mission. However, this film comes from a new perspective, with a new style and treatment.

Rock On!! (2008)

This is a musical drama film written and directed by Abhishek Kapoor, with dialogues by Farhan Akhtar. The film follows the story of four friends who break up their band due to a misunderstanding. Years later, they reunite but their lives and emotional baggage complicate the process of restarting their band.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)

This is a popular coming-of-age film directed by Zoya Akhtar, with dialogues by Farhan Akhtar. The film follows the journey of three childhood best friends, Kabir, Imran and Arjun who take a roadtrip across Spain while exploring unresolved conflict, their individuality and the complexities of life.

Don 2 - The King Is Back (2011)

This action thriller written and directed by Farhan Akhtar, is the second instalment of the original Don reboot. The film's story takes place 5 years after the previous film, Don plans to take over a European drug cartel and Roma has joined Interpol to hunt him down.

Talaash - The Answer Lies Within (2012)

This crime thriller is written and directed by Reema Kagti, with dialogues by Farhan Akhtar. The film follows the story of Inspector Shekhawat while his wife and him are faced with an immense personal loss. To cope, he drowns himself in work and takes up the case of an actor's mysterious death.

Toofan (2021)

This is a sports drama film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, co-written by Farhan Akhtar, Anjum Rajabali and Vijay Maurya. The film follows the story of Aziz, an orphan from the streets of Mumbai who grows up to become a thug. However, his life changes when he finds his true calling of boxing.