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Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar Mark 4th Anniversary at BAFTAs as Co-Produced ‘Boong’ Wins

Akhtar’s international profile grows with a slated turn as Pandit Ravi Shankar in a Beatles film series set for April 2028.

Overview

  • The couple shared Instagram tributes for their fourth wedding anniversary, posting affectionate photos from a date night and a cozy selfie.
  • They walked the 79th BAFTA red carpet in London, choosing minimalist looks with a classic tuxedo and a champagne-gold satin gown.
  • Boong, a Manipuri-language film co-produced by Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, won BAFTA’s Best Children’s & Family Film award.
  • The winning film is directed by debutant Lakshmipriya Devi, with Akhtar credited as a producer on the project.
  • Akhtar has announced he will portray Pandit Ravi Shankar in a four-part Beatles biopic series slated for global theatrical release in April 2028.