Farhan Akhtar has built a career defined by artistic curiosity and fearless reinvention. Very few actors transition so smoothly from music dramas to sports biopics, from slice-of-life comedies to the battleground. With every new role, Farhan adds another layer to his craft, effortlessly shifting tone, temperament, and physicality. In 2025, he steps into yet another demanding space with 120 Bahadur, reaffirming that no genre is too complex for him to conquer.
Historical war epic 120 Bahadur
As Major Shaitan Singh, Farhan delivers a performance built on restraint, grit, and emotional precision. Razneesh Ghai’s war epic gives him a landscape of action, loss, and leadership, and Farhan answers with a portrayal that is commanding yet deeply human. Farhan Akhtar shines in one of the strongest patriotic performances of the year, delivering a career-defining portrayal of Major Shaitan Singh that resonates with audiences, peers, and critics alike. He brings dignity to the uniform and weight to the silence, making 120 Bahadur one of the most significant performances of his career.
Sports Biopic Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
As legendary athlete Milkha Singh, Farhan transformed both body and being. It wasn’t just about the physical discipline, it was the emotional architecture of an athlete broken by trauma and rebuilt by purpose. He turned a biopic into an intimate human story, proving how conviction and craft can elevate a film into cultural memory.
Musical Drama Rock On!!
Farhan didn’t just act; he became the sound of a restless generation. As Aditya Shroff, he captured the angst, nostalgia, and unspoken regrets of urban youth. His raw, vulnerable singing made the role unforgettable, turning Rock On!! into a cult phenomenon of Indian music culture.
Road movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
As Imran, the poet who hides his wounds behind humour, Farhan delivered one of Bollywood’s most genuine portrayals of male vulnerability. His monologues, comic ease, and gradual emotional unravelling added soul to a film that defined a generation’s idea of friendship and self-discovery.
Family comedy drama Dil Dhadakne Do
As Sunny, Farhan became the calm, rational voice in a chaotic, dysfunctional family. Confident, emotionally aware, and deeply principled, he brought charm to the romantic track while subtly shining a light on feminist values. His effortless screen presence elevated every scene he was in.
Romantic drama The Sky Is Pink
In The Sky Is Pink, Farhan delivers one of his most tender and emotionally grounded performances as Niren Chaudhary. He brings warmth, resilience, and unshakeable love to a father navigating unimaginable loss. Farhan plays Niren with heartbreaking honesty, always real and, making the film’s emotions stay with you.
From war to sports, music to comedy, action to romance, Farhan Akhtar has repeatedly shown that no genre is out of reach for him. His performances are rooted in honesty, vulnerability, and craft. 120 Bahadur isn’t just his latest release, it’s a reminder of his artistic courage and his unmatched ability to adapt, evolve, and surprise. Farhan remains one of Indian cinema’s most versatile and genre-defying performers, consistently raising the bar with every new chapter.