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Quick Info

Date of birth21 February 1982

Age37 (as in 2019)

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionEntrepreneur, Restaurateur, Politician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseAyesha Takia

FamilyFather - Abu Asim Azmi; Mother - Zahida Azmi; Son - Mikail Azmi

Farhan Azmi (Ayesha Takia's Biography

Entrepreneur, restaurateur and politician from Mumbai, known for his restaurant ventures and association with the Samajwadi Party. Married to actress Aesha

Early life and background

Farhan Azmi was born on 21 February 1982 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He grew up in the city and completed his school education at Scholar High School in Colaba. For higher education he attended Jai Hind College and Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai and holds a postgraduate qualification. He is the son of Abu Asim Azmi and Zahida Azmi and belongs to a family with roots in the city.

Career

Azmi has built a profile that spans business and politics. As an entrepreneur and restaurateur, he has been associated with a string of vegetarian restaurant concepts and food brands operating in Mumbai and Goa, including outlets named Koyla, Café Basilico, ChaiCoffi and Basilico House. His hospitality work has been recognized by industry awards: in 2019 his brand The Good Life Company received an Award for Retail Excellence, and his restaurant Madras Diaries was honored with The Guide Award for Best New Vegetarian Restaurant that same year.

Alongside his commercial activities, Azmi has been involved in active politics as a member of the Samajwadi Party. He contested the 2010 by-election from the Bhiwandi (East) Assembly constituency but was defeated by the Shiv Sena candidate Rupesh Mhatre. In 2014 he became the State President of the party’s Yuva Cell and that year also stood as the Samajwadi Party candidate in the Lok Sabha elections from the North Mumbai constituency. He resigned from the Yuva Cell presidency in January 2018 while remaining associated with the party. Over time he has said he worked on initiatives aimed at youth empowerment, women’s safety, environmental concerns and support for underprivileged children.

Public profile

Farhan Azmi is married to actress Ayesha Takia; the couple wed on 1 March 2009 and have a son named Mikail. He is the son of Abu Asim Azmi, a political figure who serves as an MLA for the Mankhurd Shivaji Nagar constituency. Azmi’s personal interests include travelling, swimming, shopping, riding motorbikes and an affection for dogs. He travels internationally for business and has visited countries such as Switzerland, France, Thailand, Norway and the United States.

Azmi’s public life has included moments of controversy and legal dispute. Media attention has followed several incidents and remarks that drew criticism, and he has been involved in a business dispute with a former partner related to the Koyla restaurant. At one point his declared assets drew public scrutiny for a substantial increase between election filings. He has also reported receiving threatening calls related to his interfaith marriage, which led to a police complaint.

Latest updates

In 2019 his hospitality ventures received industry recognition with awards for both retail and restaurateur excellence. In January 2018 he stepped down from the Yuva Cell state presidency but continued with the Samajwadi Party. He remains active on social media, using those platforms to promote his businesses and to voice political views.

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Recent Work

The Good Life Company

Retail brand for which Azmi received an Award for Retail Excellence in 2019

2019
Madras Diaries

Restaurant that won The Guide Award for Best New Vegetarian Restaurant in 2019

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Career Highlights

  1. Owner of multiple vegetarian restaurant concepts including Koyla, Café Basilico, ChaiCoffi and Basilico House
  2. State President of the Yuva Cell of the Samajwadi Party (2014)
  3. Contested elections in 2010 (Bhiwandi East) and 2014 (North Mumbai)
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