Bhubaneswar, Jan. 9 -- Several factors contribute to the success of a film. It is not only the performance of the actors but the vision of the director that plays a crucial role in the making of a movie. In the mid-2000s, Farhan Akhtar created a buzz in the film industry with his debut as a director with Dil Chahta Hai. As Farhan Akhtar celebrates his 50th birthday today, let's take a look at the movies that helped him establish himself as a successful director in Bollywood.

Dil Chahta Hai: Farhan Akhtar made his directional debut with the coming-of-age drama movie Dil Chahta Hai in 2001. Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, and Akshaye Khanna portray the role of three inseparable buddies whose bond endures throughout the film. Farhan's novel stor...