Published 19:34 IST, October 21st 2019
Farhan Akhtar: Five times the actor donned the dialogue writer’s hat
Farhan Akhtar is one of the most popular and exceptional actors in Bollywood today. Here are the five times he donned the dialogue writer's hat and nailed it.
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Farhan Akhtar has stunned audience yet again with a spectacular performance in his latest film, Sky Is Pink. film also stars Priyanka Chopra and was directed by Shonali Bose. Farhan initially debuted as a director with National Award-winning film, Dil Chahta Hai in 2001. However, he me his acting debut with Rock On!!
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Born to writer parents, Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, Farhan was different. Throughout his career, he has donned various hats including that of an actor, producer, singer and writer. He has also won various awards for his writing as well. Here are best films for which he donned dialogue writer’s hat.
1. Dil Chahta Hai (2001)
coming of comedy-drama film was Farhan Akhtar’s directorial debut into mainstream Bollywood cinema. He penned dialogues, story and screenplay for Dil Chahta Hai. film won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi. In dition to this, Farhan also bagged multiple awards that year for best dialogues.
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2. Rock On!! (2008)
Rock On!! was Farhan Akhtar’s debut as an actor in film industry. He turned a singer, actor and producer for film. film gave industry ar versatile performer. A sequel to film Rock On!! 2 was also released in 2016 for which Farhan was dialogue writer as well.
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3. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011)
2011 hit comedy-drama film is counted as one of best hits of Farhan Akhtar till date. film won hearts of audience and critics as well. Farhan Akhtar wrote dialogues for film, which was directed by his sister Zoya Akhtar.
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4. Don 2 (2011)
Farhan Akhtar penned dialogues for sequel to his 2006 hit thriller film, Don. Both films were directed by Farhan. However, latter was based on his far Javed Akhtar’s 1978 hit film of same name. Don 2 also helped Farhan bag Filmfare Award for Best Director that year.
5. Talaash (2012)
Farhan Akhtar produced and wrote dialogues for 2012 psychological thriller. It was counted amongst one of highest-grossing films of year. film is reportedly based on 2010 Hollywood film, Rabbit Hole. film stars Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and Rani Mukerji in le roles.
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10:05 IST, October 21st 2019