Mumbai: Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar extended a warm and affectionate birthday wish to his sister, director Zoya Akhtar, on social media.
Taking to Instagram, Farhan shared a sweet picture with Zoya and captioned it, “Happy birthday Zo. Keep smiling. Keep shining. Security main sambhaal loonga… love ya.”
Zoya and Farhan are the children of celebrated lyricist Javed Akhtar and screenwriter Honey Irani.
On the professional front, Zoya Akhtar is acclaimed for her films like Luck By Chance, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadakne Do, and Gully Boy. She recently directed The Archies, a live-action adaptation of the iconic comic series, which premiered on Netflix on December 7, 2023. The film features Agastya Nanda, Khushi Kapoor, Suhana Khan, Vedang Raina, Mihir Ahuja, Aditi Saigal, and Yuvraj Menda in lead roles.
Meanwhile, Farhan Akhtar is gearing up for his upcoming war drama ‘120 Bahadur’. The second teaser of the film, unveiled in September, opens with the iconic patriotic song ‘Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon’, paying homage to the soldiers of the 1962 Indo-China war.
The first teaser, released in August, offered a powerful glimpse into the historic Battle of Rezang La, where Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, portrayed by Farhan, led the 13 Kumaon Regiment in a heroic stand against overwhelming Chinese forces.
Directed by Razneesh “Razy” Ghai, 120 Bahadur is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar (Excel Entertainment), and Amit Chandrra (Trigger Happy Studios). The film, also featuring Raashii Khanna in a special appearance, is slated for a theatrical release on November 21.
