Shakya Akhtar is an Indian digital creator, best known for being the eldest daughter of Indian actor and singer Farhan Akhtar.
Wiki/Biography
Shakya Akhtar was born on Sunday, August 7, 2000, in Mumbai (age 23; as of 2023). Her zodiac sign is Leo. She attended Dhirubhai Ambani International School, Mumbai.
Childhood photos of Shakya Akhtar and his father
In July 2023, he graduated from Lancaster University in the UK. Her graduation ceremony was attended by Farhan Akhtar, Javed Akhtar, Honey Israeli and others.
Farhan Akhtar, Javed Akhtar, Honey Irani and others attended Shakya’s graduation ceremony
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′7″
Hair color: brown (dyed purple, pink, gray, black)
Eye color: brown
family
Parents and siblings
Her father Farhan Akhtar is a famous Indian actor and singer. Her mother Adhuna Bhabani is a hairstylist and the founder of hair salon BBlunt. She has a younger sister named Akira Akhtar.
Gautama Akhtar with her father and sister
Gautama Akhtar with her mother and sister
On April 24, 2017, her parents divorced, and custody of Shakya and Akira was given to Aduna. On February 19, 2022, her father Farhan Akhtar married his long-time girlfriend Shibani Dandekar (actor, VJ). Shakya was one of the bridesmaids at her father’s wedding.
Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar’s wedding photos
As of 2022, her mother Adhuna Bhabani is dating Indian restaurateur Nicolo Morea (brother of actor Dino Morea).
Gautama Akhtar’s mother Aduna Babani and Nicolo Morea
other relatives
Her grandfather Javed Akhtar was a famous Indian lyricist and poet. Her grandmothers are Honey Israeli and Shabana Azmi (step-grandmother; actress). Gautama’s aunt Zoya Akhtar is an Indian film director.
Collage of Gautama Akhtar and her grandparents
Shakya Akhtar and her grandmother Honey Irani
Gautama Akhtar’s father, grandfather, aunt and step-grandmother
Facts/Trivia
- She received her vocal training from Shannon Donald Music School in Mumbai.
- Shakya is often found supporting the LGBTQ community. She is also associated with groups promoting women’s equality within the Lancaster University Feminist Association.
Shakya Akhtar at LGBTQ parade
- She was an avid animal lover and had several pet dogs and cats.
Gautama Akhtar and her pet dog
- She has some tattoos on her body. The first is a tattoo on her left shoulder and the second is a feather tattoo on her right forearm.
Gautama Akhtar’s tattoo
Buddha Akhtar’s forearm tattoo
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education