Farhan Akhtar: Four lesser known facts about the Sky is Pink actor

Farhan Akhtar is powerhouse of talent in Bollywood. This all-rounder actor is also a film director, producer, playback singer and a television host. Born to rewned screenwriters Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, Farhan kickstarted his Bollywood career as an assistant director in Yash Chopra’s Lamhe (1991) and Pankaj Parashar’s Himalay Putra (1997). We have laid down list of unkwn facts about actor below:

1.     Directorial debut 

Farhan Akhtar collaborated with Ritesh Sindhwani to establish a production company Excel Entertainment in 1999. Later on, Rock On actor me his directorial debut with coming-of- drama film Dil Chahta Hai. National Award-winning film featured an ensemble cast of Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta and Dimple Kapia. This critically acclaimed film garnered him los of appreciation for showcasing modern youth. Funnily, Farhan Akhtar wrote Dil Chahta Hai because his mor threatened to throw him out of house if he did t do anything with his life. 

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2.     First Choice for Rang De Basanti

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s patriotism redefining movie Rang De Basanti was a blockbuster hit in 2006. Audiences aren't aware that Farhan Akhtar was first choice for this National Award-winning movie.  multitalented actor was offered film before Aamir Khan. According to sources, it is kwn that Akhtar regrets saying to Rang De Basanti. 

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3.     Deewar before Sholay?

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara actor claims that he has watched Amitabh Bachchan’s Sholay more than fifty times. Yet Farhan Akhtar does t find it as ‘perfect’ as Big B’s Deewar. He thinks latter character is much more stronger as well as interesting. 

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4.     Singing and acting debut 

After becoming a rewned director, a writer and a producer, Junior Akhtar me his acting and singing debut with Rock On. Along with starring in this musical film, Dil Dhakne Do actor sang most of songs in this movie. Owing to positive reviews and seven Filmfare Awards, a sequel of same was released in 2016. 

se days, Farhan Akhtar is preparing for his upcoming movie Sky Is Pink opposite Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Co-produced by Priyanka’s Purple Pebble Pictures, biographical film has Zaira Wasim portraying role of Aisha Choudhary. Aisha is author of My Little Epiphanies, which got published at a literature festival day before she died. Directed by Shonali Bose, film will hit atres on October 11, 2019. 

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