January 9, 2025: Farhan Akhtar is being showered with love and affection as he celebrates his birthday on Thursday, and his close family members are ensuring his day is extra special. His sisters, Zoya Akhtar and Farah Khan, took to Instagram to share heartfelt birthday wishes for the actor-director.
Farah, who shares her birthday with Farhan, posted a fun video on Instagram of him unboxing a special gift from her. She shared her playful dilemma about what to gift her “little brother who has everything” and decided to give him a “piece of our childhood.” The gift was clearly meaningful, and Farah captioned the post, “What do gift ur little brother who has everything?? A piece of our childhood of course! Happy birthday @faroutakhtar #capri9 keep the kranti going #favouritefilm.”
Zoya, Farhan’s other sister, also made sure to share a sweet moment with fans. She posted an adorable picture of the family celebrating at midnight, ready to cut birthday cakes. The image showed Farhan, Farah, and Anusha Dandekar—all smiles and full of love. Zoya also revealed that Anusha’s birthday is on January 9, making it a special triple birthday celebration. She captioned the post, “Bring It In (red heart emoji) #birthdaybabies #allnumber9 #capricornia @faroutakhtar @farahkhankunder @anushadandekar #threescompany #humcakekhanekeliyekahinbhijasaktehain.”
Farah responded in the comments, expressing her love for the family moment: “Awwwww best birthday bringing in.. thank you zoeeyyyy lov my family.”
On the professional front, Farhan is gearing up for his upcoming film 120 Bahadur, where he will portray the legendary Major Shaitan Singh Bhati PVC, a hero from the 1962 Indo-China war. The film, set against the backdrop of the Battle of Rezang La, will hit theaters on November 21, 2025. It’s a highly anticipated film that pays tribute to the soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, and showcases Farhan in a powerful, heroic role.
Meanwhile, Farah Khan has also been making her mark on television, as she has joined the jury panel for Celebrity MasterChef. Fans can look forward to seeing her bring her signature wit and flair to the show.
It’s clear that Farhan Akhtar is not only surrounded by love from his family but also has an exciting year ahead professionally. His birthday celebrations reflect the warmth of his family bond and the incredible work they continue to do in their respective fields. Happy Birthday to Farhan Akhtar!
