Farhan Akhtar: Time to celebrate a decade of Dil Chahta Hai

Farhan Akhtar is an the only Indian Filmmaker who is also known as a Script writer, actor, playback singer, lyricist, film producer and television host. His directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai in 2001 which was highly praised. After Bollywood star Aamir Khan, who celebrated 10 years of his production house recently, director-turned-actor Farhan Akhtar is all set to celebrate a decade of his directorial venture Dil Chahta Hai with a special screening July 24 the date the film. Other movies which he directed are Don and Lakshya.


Bollywood actor Fahan Akhtar is in the news with his new film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Farhan Akhtar has clarified that the story of his sister’s Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara has no similarity with his directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is a film about three young men who take a holiday that changes their lives. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, a road movie, stars Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif and Kalki Koechlin. It was shot largely in Spain. Kabir (Abhay Deol), Imraan (Farhan Akhtar) and Arjun (Hrithik Roshan) meet up in Barcelona and set off on an adventure that not only helps them iron out their differences but also face their fears and alter their perceptions about life.

The release of Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara had been postponed from May 30 to July 15. Commenting on this delay bollywood director Farhan Akhtar said that the movie crew are very, very happy with the film has been made. In order to get feed back the movie had showed to a couple of people and we are not in hurry to release the movie until we get 100% sure.

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Farhan to make a period film

Bollywood industry is probably known for it’s period films which are based on real life incidents or mythological stories. Director turned actor Farhan Akhtar however seems to have some other plans in his mind.


The latest buzz is that Farhan Akhtar these days is planning to make a period film. Farhan even went on to say that he is working on a script of a period flick and that the movie will be fiction based and it will not have any historical story.

Rest of the details have not been revealed as yet. Till then we have to wait to see what Farhan will come up with....

Acting or directing for Farhan

The filmmaker-turned-actor Farhan Akhtar first faced the camera while acting for The Fakir Of Venice which was directed by Anand Surapur. It was a great experiment for Farhan which made him realised that it was possible for him to opt the acting career. When Rock On!!! came along, the role that he played was so much like his real life character that it was impossible to say no to the film.

When asked about the challenges that he faced doing a film like Karthik Calling Karthik, Farhan asserted that the very first challenge was that there were many scenes in the movie with just one character where the actor is alone in a room on the phone or waiting for a call to come. He was so exhausted that he wanted to move on to the next scene.

In an interview, Farhan Akhtar was asked that out of the two acting and direction which fascinates him the most. To this the actor replied that he feels more comfortable while direction because as a director you only get excited about films that you believe in and know you can direct. On the other hand, as a actor Farhan has to experince much more. For him it is possible to direct wider range of films than to act in.

Farhan Akhtar mobbed at Madhavrao Scindia Awards ceremony

Farhan Akhtar who was praised for his 2001 directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai was recently mobbed at the Madhavrao Scindia Awards function in Kanpur. The Rock On!! star had to be locked inside a room for almost an hour till the crowd was gone. Farhan Akhtar was honoured for outstanding performance in cinema.

Intellectuals, industrialists and politicians were witnessed at the awards function. But the young mob became quite excited after seeing Farhan. After Rock On!! wherever Farhan goes, people expect the star to sing for them which becomes really hard.

A.R. Rahman To use Farhan's voice

Farhan Akhtar's movies are known for their fresh, vibrant visuals in the middle of things as they are today. Farhan's talents work in multiples as he shifts from the roles of writer, producer, director, actor and singer.

Who wouldn't want to sing for A.R. Rahman. It is a well-known fact that the music icon likes to experiment with new voices and brings out hidden talent. A.R. Rahman has introduced more than a dozen playback singers in the industry, and he contniues to search for more voices.

The latest entrant to the list of people whose voice Rahman wants to try out is Farhan Akhtar. Farhan has been roped in to croon a peppy number for the album Blue, and the director is unable to control his excitement these days.

Immediately, the two met and discussions are said to be going on as the recording may happen any time soon. The 'Mozart of Madras' has completed the composition for several long-pending films, and by end of this year, we can hope to hear more chartbusters from his studio.
A.R. Rahman is very much impressed and inspired after he heard Farhan Akhtar's voice in Rock On.