Actor Farhan Akhtar celebrated his daughter Akira’s 18th birthday on Thursday with a heartfelt post on Instagram. In a sweet gesture, Farhan shared a mirror selfie of himself with Akira, showcasing their special father-daughter bond. The picture captures Akira happily taking a selfie while Farhan stands behind her, posing for the camera, embodying their close relationship.
Along with the photo, Farhan penned a touching message: “Happy birthday @akiraakhtar .. you go ahead and be your incredible self .. I got your back. Love you.” The post quickly garnered attention, with fans flooding the comment section with well wishes. Renowned filmmaker Zoya Akhtar, Farhan’s sister, expressed her love through a heart and hug emoji, while veteran actor Shabana Azmi also chimed in, wishing Akira a happy birthday.
As the joyful celebrations continued, actress Dia Mirza showered the post with a series of heart emoticons, and filmmaker Farah Khan added, “Happy birthday, my dearest niece.” Akira is the daughter of Farhan and his ex-wife Adhuna, from whom he divorced a few years ago. Farhan, who shares two daughters with Adhuna, went through a significant life transition when they parted ways in 2016 after 16 years of marriage, with their divorce finalized in 2017. In a new chapter of his life, Farhan remarried in 2022, tying the knot with actress and VJ Shibani Dandekar after several years of dating.
On the professional front, Farhan Akhtar is gearing up for one of his most anticipated projects, “Superboys of Malegaon.” Just a day before Akira’s birthday, he shared the trailer for the upcoming film on his Instagram account, providing fans with a sneak peek into its compelling storyline. “Superboys of Malegaon” is produced by Farhan alongside Zoya Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, directed by Reema Kagti. The film follows the journey of Nasir Shaikh, an aspiring filmmaker from the small town of Malegaon, as he pursues his dream of making movies with his friends despite numerous obstacles.
Starring Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora, the film draws inspiration from a true story and highlights the struggles and triumphs of three friends who strive to make their filmmaking ambitions a reality despite financial limitations. The movie is set to release in theaters on February 28, promising to captivate audiences with its relatable narrative.
