About Olivier Lafont
Olivier Sanjay Lafont (born 31 October 1979) is a French actor, author and screenwriter based in Paris. He is French, lived and worked in India for 30 years, and had an American international education, graduating from Colgate University, USA with BAs in Theatre and English Literature and academic distinction. Natively bilingual in English and French, speaking fluent Hindi and basic Spanish, he has acted in several Bollywood and Hollywood films, over 100 television commercials and advertising campaigns, and more than 100 voice overs and dubs. The first feature film he wrote premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and went on to win seven awards at international film festivals. He has sold several other feature film screenplays and written for comedy shows.
Filmography(4)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Ishkq in Paris Comedy | 24 May 2013 | Karan | Average |
 Guzaarish Drama | 16 Nov 2010 | Father Samuel | Hit |
 3 Idiots Drama | 23 Dec 2009 | Suhas Tandon | Blockbuster |
 Paa Drama | 4 Dec 2009 | Sagar | Hit |
Career Timeline
4 films · Debut 2009
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(1)
Olivier Lafont – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Olivier Lafont is one of bollywood's celebrated actors, having contributed to 4 hindi films in the hindi film industry (popularly known as bollywood), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Olivier Lafont has collaborated with some of bollywood's finest artists, including Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Preity Zinta, Rajkumar Hirani. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with bollywood audiences.
Olivier Lafont has worked across multiple genres in hindi cinema, including Comedy, Drama, Romance, Family. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of bollywood productions.
Olivier Lafont made their hindi film debut in 2009 with the film Paa. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of bollywood's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global bollywood diaspora.
Follow Olivier Lafont's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive bollywood cinema database online.
FAQs about Olivier Lafont
How many hindi films has Olivier Lafont acted in?▼
Olivier Lafont has been part of 4 hindi films in bollywood, spanning genres such as Comedy, Romance, Drama.
What is Olivier Lafont's most popular hindi film?▼
Olivier Lafont's notable hindi films include "Ishkq in Paris", "Guzaarish", "3 Idiots". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Olivier Lafont's role in hindi cinema?▼
Olivier Lafont works as a Actor in the hindi film industry (bollywood). Olivier Sanjay Lafont (born 31 October 1979) is a French actor, author and screenwriter based in Paris. He is French, lived and worked in India for 30...
When did Olivier Lafont debut in bollywood?▼
Olivier Lafont made their bollywood debut in 2009 with the film "Paa".
What genres has Olivier Lafont worked in?▼
Olivier Lafont has worked in Comedy (3 films), Drama (3 films), Romance (2 films), Family (1 film) in their hindi film career.