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    Farhan Akhtar

    Dil Chahta Hai director, Rock On, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Toofaan, Jee Le Zaraa

    🎨 Lucky Colour: White🔢 Lucky Number: 1, 4🃏 Tarot: The DevilRashi lucky elements need the birth time (the Moon changed sign on this date: Mithuna or Karka)

    As a Capricorn, Farhan Akhtar carries the earth energy of the archer — capricorn is the most disciplined and ambitious sign. ruled by saturn, they are . Their Life Path 4 — the The Builder — guided by Uranus, brings practical, disciplined, hardworking, and reliable. methodica to everything they do.

    About Farhan Akhtar

    Farhan Akhtar is an acclaimed Indian filmmaker, actor, producer, and singer whose landmark directorial debut revolutionized modern Hindi cinema. Born in Mumbai to prominent screenwriters Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, he was raised in an intensely creative environment. Akhtar launched his career by writing and directing the groundbreaking coming-of-age film *Dil Chahta Hai* (2001), which earned a National Film Award for its authentic portrayal of contemporary urban youth. He subsequently directed the stylish commercial hit *Don* (2006) before making an acclaimed acting and singing debut in the musical drama *Rock On!!* (2008). Demonstrating remarkable versatility, Akhtar delivered a career-defining performance as the legendary sprinter Milkha Singh in the biographical sports drama *Bhaag Milkha Bhaag* (2013), winning multiple major acting accolades. Alongside producer Ritesh Sidhwani, he co-founded Excel Entertainment, pioneering innovative storytelling and launching the social campaign MARD to advocate against gender violence. Akhtar's enduring cultural impact stems from his multifaceted artistry, which fundamentally reshaped urban storytelling and modern masculinity in Indian popular culture.

    Based on publicly available information.

    Farhan Akhtar — Birthday & Personal Facts

    Full NameFarhan Akhtar
    ProfessionActor
    NationalityIndian
    Date of BirthJanuary 9, 1974
    Age52 years old
    Chinese Zodiac🐂 Water Ox
    Sun sign (Western)♑ Capricorn
    Moon sign (Rashi)Mithuna or Karka (depends on birth time)
    NakshatraPunarvasu or Pushya (depends on birth time)
    Life Path Number4 — The Builder
    🌙Vedic birth chart & birth timeBirth time: not on record

    A genuine Vedic Kundli for Farhan Akhtar would need their exact birth time and place, and those are not in the public record. The Ascendant (Lagna), house placements, Nakshatra and Dasha timeline all change with just a few minutes' difference — so we don't invent a time or quietly default to noon. This profile therefore shows only what the birth date can honestly support: Sun sign, Moon sign (Rashi), Chinese zodiac and Life Path.

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    🎂 Birthday RarityCommon
    11celebrities share this birthday

    11 famous celebrities and notable people in our database were born on January 9. That makes it a common birthday.

    Rarity percentile: 22%

    Astrological Profile

    Capricorn ♑ — The Earth Sign

    Capricorn is the most disciplined and ambitious sign. Ruled by Saturn, they are driven by a deep need to achieve and be respected. Their patience is extraordinary — they will work for decades toward a goal others would have abandoned.

    Strengths

    ResponsibleDisciplinedSelf-controlledGood managerAmbitious

    Challenges

    Know-it-allUnforgivingCondescendingPessimistic
    Lucky Colour
    Brown
    Lucky Stone
    Garnet
    Lucky Day
    Saturday
    Lucky Numbers
    4, 8, 13
    🃏 Tarot Card: The Devil
    Material attachment, restriction, and shadow self to integrate

    Compatibility

    ✓ Taurus✓ Virgo✓ Scorpio
    ✗ Aries✗ Libra

    Career: Masters of long-term strategy who excel in business, politics, finance, engineering, and management. Discipline and ambition build empires patiently.

    Farhan Akhtar's Age on Other Planets

    PlanetAge (planet years)Orbit (Earth years)
    ☿ Mercury2190.2
    ♀ Venus850.6
    ♂ Mars281.9
    ♃ Jupiter411.9
    ♄ Saturn129.4
    ♅ Uranus084
    ♆ Neptune0164.8

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    Celebrity Birthday Twins

    10 other celebrities share Farhan Akhtar's birthday (January 9):

    Hima DasAthleteFarah KhanDirectorSubrahmanyam JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister of IndiaMahendra KapoorCelebrityRaghava LawrenceCelebrityFatima SheikhCelebritySunderlal BahugunaCelebrityKaushik BasuCelebrityRichard Nixonpresident of the United States from 1969 to 1974 (1913–1994)Simone de BeauvoirFrench philosopher, social theorist and activist (1908–1986)

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    Frequently Asked Questions About Farhan Akhtar

    When is Farhan Akhtar's birthday?

    Farhan Akhtar was born on January 9, 1974.

    How old is Farhan Akhtar?

    Farhan Akhtar is 52 years old.

    What is Farhan Akhtar's zodiac sign?

    Farhan Akhtar's Western zodiac (Sun) sign is Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19), an element of Earth ruled by Saturn.

    What is Farhan Akhtar's Moon sign (Rashi)?

    Farhan Akhtar's Moon sign (Vedic Rashi) is Mithuna or Karka (depends on birth time): the Moon moved from Mithuna into Karka on January 9, 1974, and the exact birth time is not documented. This is different from the Western Sun sign (Capricorn).

    What is Farhan Akhtar's Chinese zodiac sign?

    Farhan Akhtar was born in the Year of the Ox (Water Ox) — Diligent, dependable, strong, determined.

    What is Farhan Akhtar known for?

    Farhan Akhtar is an Indian actor known for: Dil Chahta Hai director, Rock On, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Toofaan, Jee Le Zaraa

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