Farhan Akhtar responds to Milkha Singh's praise of actor's look in Toofaan: Your words of appreciation mean the world
3 years, 9 months ago

Farhan Akhtar responds to Milkha Singh's praise of actor's look in Toofaan: Your words of appreciation mean the world

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Legendary athlete Milkha Singh is all praise for actor Farhan Akhtar after watching the teaser of the upcoming sports drama Toofaan and said he is looking forward to the film. Singh also praised the actor’s muscular physique for his role of a boxer Farhan responded to Singh’s praise in a tweet Thank you so much Milkha-ji 🙏🏽❤️. “When Bhaag Mikha Bhaag was released, no matter where I went — Australia, England or Canada, people around the world used to say Farhan is Milkha Singh’s ditto copy. Toofaan marks the second collaboration for Akhtar and director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, who previously brought Singh’s life story to the big screen in the 2013 biopic Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

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Bhaag Milkha Bhaag re-releases in theatres: Dalip Tahil recalls meeting Milkha Singh before portraying Nehru
1 year, 4 months ago

Bhaag Milkha Bhaag re-releases in theatres: Dalip Tahil recalls meeting Milkha Singh before portraying Nehru

Hindustan Times  

Rakeysh OmPrakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag completed 10 years of its release last month, and it set to re-release in theatres on August 6. Calling it a special day, actor Dalip Tahil, who essayed the role of former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru in the Farhan Akhtar-starrer, gets nostalgic sharing his heartwarming encounter with the late legendary athlete Milkha Singh. Actor …

Divya Dutta says she turned down Bhaag Milkha Bhaag initially because she had a 'huge crush' on Farhan Akhtar
1 year, 7 months ago

Divya Dutta says she turned down Bhaag Milkha Bhaag initially because she had a 'huge crush' on Farhan Akhtar

Hindustan Times  

Divya Dutta received much acclaim and a few awards for performance in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag a decade ago. Recently, in an interview, the actor revealed that she had initially turned the role of Ishri Kaur in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag because she had a 'huge crush' on lead actor Farhan Akhtar. Divya also shared that when she first …

Happy Birthday Farhan Akhtar: A Look At Actor’s Top Five Roles
2 years, 11 months ago

Happy Birthday Farhan Akhtar: A Look At Actor’s Top Five Roles

News 18  

Farhan Akhtar, son of lyricist, poet Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, began his career in Bollywood by working as an assistant director in Lamhe. Farhan Akhtar made his acting debut in Abhishek Kapoor’s Rock On!! Luck by Chance Farhan Akhtar’s sister, filmmaker Zoya Akhter gave him his first leading role in her critically acclaimed directorial debut, Luck By Chance. Zindagi …

Farhan Akhtar shares pics of his 3 looks in Toofaan: 'Worth every sore muscle'
3 years, 5 months ago

Farhan Akhtar shares pics of his 3 looks in Toofaan: 'Worth every sore muscle'

Hindustan Times  

Farhan Akhtar has shared pictures as proof of just how tough it was to achieve the right look for his latest movie, Toofaan. Sharing the photos, Farhan wrote, "The many shapes and sizes of Ajju aka Aziz aka Toofaan. Farhan Akhtar plays Ajju Bhai, a boxer in his second collaboration with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. He tweeted, "#Toofaan is a Punching …

Shah Rukh Khan reviews Farhan Akhtar's Toofaan: 'We should all make more films like it'
3 years, 5 months ago

Shah Rukh Khan reviews Farhan Akhtar's Toofaan: 'We should all make more films like it'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Shah Rukh Khan has shared his good wishes for his Don director, Farhan Akhtar, and his latest film, Toofaan. Shah Rukh Khan has shared his good wishes for Toofaan. Extremely fine performances by @SirPareshRawal @mohanagashe @mrunal0801 @hussainthelal My review: we shld all try & make more films like Toofaan," Shah Rukh Khan wrote. A big shout out to the …

Toofaan Movie Review and Twitter Reactions: Fans laud Farhan Akhtar, say film is all about him
3 years, 5 months ago

Toofaan Movie Review and Twitter Reactions: Fans laud Farhan Akhtar, say film is all about him

India TV News  

Farhan Akhtar's sports drama Toofaan has finally released on Amazon Prime Video on July 16. Don't miss | Toofaan Review: Farhan Akhtar packs a powerful punch the Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra way! Fans can't stop lauding actor Farhan Akhtar for his hard work and portrayal of Aziz Ali who turns into a boxer, leaving behind his messed up life. Another tweeted, …

Shibani is proud of Farhan Akhtar's Toofaan, says watching your journey was a privilege
3 years, 5 months ago

Shibani is proud of Farhan Akhtar's Toofaan, says watching your journey was a privilege

India Today  

Farhan Akhtar-starrer Toofaan released on Amazon Prime Video today. SHIBANI DANDEKAR LAUDS FARHAN Toofaan has received mixed reviews from critics but Farhan has been receiving praises from all centres for his performance in the film. FARHAN AKHTAR REACTS Farhan responded to Shibani's post and wrote, "Could not have done it without you. ABOUT TOOFAAN Toofaan is the second collaboration between …

Farhan Akhtar's Toofaan Movie: Where & How to Watch Online, Star Cast, Trailer, Release Date, HD download
3 years, 5 months ago

Farhan Akhtar's Toofaan Movie: Where & How to Watch Online, Star Cast, Trailer, Release Date, HD download

India TV News  

Farhan Akhtar starrer 'Toofaan' is one of the much-awaited sports-drama of recent times. Don't miss | Toofaan Review: Farhan Akhtar packs a powerful punch the Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra way! Farhan Akhtar as Aziz Ali Mrunal Thakur as Dr. Ananya Paresh Rawal as Coach Nana Prabhu Vijay Raaz as Mahesh Who are the Music Directors of Toofaan movie? Toofan is releasing …

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra: The sweet science
3 years, 5 months ago

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra: The sweet science

Live Mint  

Two decades after his debut feature, Aks, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is ready with his seventh movie and his second sports-based drama. In 2013, along with actor Farhan Akhtar, Mehra helmed Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, a biopic on the life of athlete Milkha Singh. In his brief filmography, Mehra’s most celebrated works are the National Award-winning Rang De Basanti and Bhaag Milkha …

Farhan Akhtar says he isn't 'disturbed' by similarities between Toofaan and Salman Khan's Sultan, explains differences
3 years, 5 months ago

Farhan Akhtar says he isn't 'disturbed' by similarities between Toofaan and Salman Khan's Sultan, explains differences

Hindustan Times  

Farhan Akhtar has said that he isn't disturbed by audience drawing similarities between his upcoming film Toofaan, and the 2016 Salman Khan-starrer Sultan. Salman Khan in Sultan and Farhan Akhtar in Toofaan. He continued, "Who they are as people, how they react to things, what it is that compelled them to be there in the first place, what compelled them …

Farhan Akhtar's dream comes true as Toofaan gets billboard in Times Square
3 years, 5 months ago

Farhan Akhtar's dream comes true as Toofaan gets billboard in Times Square

India TV News  

Farhan Akhtar and Mrunal Thakur starrer Toofaan is one of the most anticipated films of the year. Farhan Akhtar who is going to play the lead in the film shared that this film is making one of his biggest dreams come true. Farhan took to Instagram on Tuesday as he shared a video shot at Times Square in New York …

Farhan Akhtar recalls Bhaag Milkha Bhaag director being asked why ‘Punjabi actor’ was not cast: ‘It stayed with me’
3 years, 5 months ago

Farhan Akhtar recalls Bhaag Milkha Bhaag director being asked why ‘Punjabi actor’ was not cast: ‘It stayed with me’

Hindustan Times  

Farhan Akhtar, who played legendary sprinter Milkha Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, recalled feeling judged at the first media interaction for the film. In a new interview, Farhan remembered how a journalist asked director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra why a ‘Punjabi actor’ was not cast in the film. Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, which released in 2013, featured Farhan Akhtar in the role …

Farhan Akhtar was offered Rang De Basanti, says Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
3 years, 5 months ago

Farhan Akhtar was offered Rang De Basanti, says Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

Hindustan Times  

Actor Farhan Akhtar may have worked with filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra on two movies so far, but did you know that there could have been a third as well. Farhan Akhtar will be seen in Toofaan, which is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Rakeysh said Farhan loved the script but "couldn't see himself acting at that point of time". Talking …

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra: 'Toofan is a mix of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Rang De Basanti'
3 years, 5 months ago

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra: 'Toofan is a mix of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Rang De Basanti'

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has said that his latest film, Toofan, starring Farhan Akhtar, can be described as a mix of his two older films -- Rang De Basanti and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Rakeysh Omprakash: Toofan is a mix of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Rang De Basanti. While Rang De Basanti was fictional tale, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag was a biopic …

Toofan trailer: Farhan Akhtar abandons thug life for boxing in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra film
3 years, 5 months ago

Toofan trailer: Farhan Akhtar abandons thug life for boxing in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra film

Firstpost  

Amazon Prime Video today unveiled the trailer of Farhan Akhtar-led sports drama, Toofaan, today. The film marks Akhtar and director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s second collaboration after Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. A press release describes Toofan as a “a tale of hope, faith and inner strength fuelled by passion and perseverance.” The supporting cast also includes Supriya Pathak Shah, Mohan Agashe, Darshan …

Toofaan trailer: Farhan Akhtar packs a punch as disgraced boxer who makes triumphant comeback, watch
3 years, 5 months ago

Toofaan trailer: Farhan Akhtar packs a punch as disgraced boxer who makes triumphant comeback, watch

Hindustan Times  

Farhan Akhtar has unveiled the trailer of his upcoming sports drama, Toofan, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. The Toofan trailer begins with Mrunal Thakur's character excitedly telling Farhan Akhtar’s character that the five-year ban on him has been lifted. The video then shows us his journey from Ajju bhai, a thug from Dongri who thrashes people, to Aziz Ali aka …

Farhan Akhtar drops new teaser of Toofaan. 1 day to go for trailer
3 years, 5 months ago

Farhan Akhtar drops new teaser of Toofaan. 1 day to go for trailer

India Today  

Only 24 hours to go before we witness the trailer of Farhan Akhtar's much-awaited film, Toofaan. FARHAN AKHTAR SHARES EXCITING TEASER, NEW POSTER After making fans excited with a fresh poster of Toofaan which also starred Mrunali Thakur, yesterday, Farhan shared a new teaser on social media, today. The actor dropped another exciting poster from the film and wrote, "Dil …

Toofan: Get ready for Farhan Akhtar's boxer avatar as trailer to be out on THIS day
3 years, 5 months ago

Toofan: Get ready for Farhan Akhtar's boxer avatar as trailer to be out on THIS day

India TV News  

Farhan Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur starrer 'Toofan' is undoubtedly one of the much-anticipated releases of this year. However, the release date of the film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has been getting delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Farhan shared the poster that revealed Mrunal's look in the film and wrote, "Life can’t break you when love holds you together. Have …

Have learnt a lot from Milkha Singh: Farhan Akhtar
3 years, 6 months ago

Have learnt a lot from Milkha Singh: Farhan Akhtar

The Hindu  

Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar remembers the first time he met Milkha Singh, who passed away last Friday, in Mumbai just before the legendary Indian sprinter's biopic Bhaag Milkha Bhaag hit the theatres. “I had just tried to become Milkha Singh for this film. Farhan added, “It was important to all of us associated with the film that Milkha ji, Nimi …

Farhan Akhtar on Milkha Singh: His Story Speaks to Everyone, it's of Self-belief, Determination
3 years, 6 months ago

Farhan Akhtar on Milkha Singh: His Story Speaks to Everyone, it's of Self-belief, Determination

News 18  

The 91-year-old sprint legend died at a hospital in Chandigarh on Friday after a month-long battle with COVID-19, during which he also lost his wife and former national volleyball captain Nirmal Kaur to the same ailment. ”His story speaks to everyone because it’s such a universal message that you need belief in yourself first to succeed,” Farhan said, paying tribute …

The Only Film Milkha Singh Watched After 1960s Was Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: 'I Enjoyed It Very Much'
3 years, 6 months ago

The Only Film Milkha Singh Watched After 1960s Was Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: 'I Enjoyed It Very Much'

News 18  

Farhan Akhtar’s cinematic portrayal of sprint icon Milkha Singh in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag is widely regarded, amongst fans and critiques alike, as one of the best acting performances of all time. In a recent interview with news agency PTI, late Milkha Singh had shared his experience watching his life story brought to the big screen. “I enjoyed …

Farhan Akhtar Pens Emotional Tribute to Milkha Singh: 'I Love You With All My Heart'
3 years, 6 months ago

Farhan Akhtar Pens Emotional Tribute to Milkha Singh: 'I Love You With All My Heart'

News 18  

Actor-director Farhan Akhtar, who painstakingly transformed himself to portray the life of Milkha Singh in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, has paid an emotional tribute to the Flying Sikh, who died on Friday after a month-long battle with COVID-19. I love you with all my heart.” Milkha Singh, who missed an Olympic medal by a whisker at the 1960 …

Arijit Singh roped in to sing two love songs for Farhan Akhtar's Toofaan
3 years, 8 months ago

Arijit Singh roped in to sing two love songs for Farhan Akhtar's Toofaan

India TV News  

The much awaited sport's drama Toofaan' starring Farhan Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur, and Paresh Rawal among others has been creating a buzz ever since its inception. Now the makers have roped in nations' music heartthrob Arijit Singh for two love songs in the film. There is already massive anticipation surrounding the inspirational sports drama 'Toofaan' that reunites Farhan Akhtar and director …

Farhan Akhtar shares throwback Toofaan training video from March 2019. Superb, say fans
3 years, 9 months ago

Farhan Akhtar shares throwback Toofaan training video from March 2019. Superb, say fans

India Today  

Farhan Akhtar shared a throwback video on Thursday which is from the time when he was training for his upcoming film, Toofaan. FARHAN AKHTAR SHARES VIDEO FROM TOOFAAN TRAINING In the video, Farhan Akhtar can be seen training with coach and former world kickboxing champion Drew Neal. Here are some reactions: FARHAN AKHTAR SHARES TOOFAAN TEASER The teaser of Toofaan …

Vijender Singh praises Farhan Akhtar's 'Toofan' teaser
3 years, 9 months ago

Vijender Singh praises Farhan Akhtar's 'Toofan' teaser

India TV News  

Boxing ace Vijender Singh on Thursday tweeted praise for actor Farhan Akhtar's "Toofan" teaser. "Thank you @boxervijender Map par toh aapne aur aap jaise desh ko represent karnewale har ek boxer ne daala hai. "Toofan" is helmed by filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, who also directed Farhan in "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag". On collaborating with Farhan after the success of Bhaag Milkha …

Toofaan teaser: Farhan Akhtar packs powerful punches in the boxing ring
3 years, 9 months ago

Toofaan teaser: Farhan Akhtar packs powerful punches in the boxing ring

Firstpost  

The makers of the upcoming sports drama Toofaan, featuring Farhan Akhtar in the lead role, have released the teaser on Friday, 12 March. In the teaser, the actor looks fierce as he packs powerful punches in the boxing ring. With Toofaan, Farhan and Rakeysh have collaborated for the second time after the resounding success of Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Speaking about …

Toofaan teaser: Farhan Akhtar packs a resounding punch as a goon who turns boxing champion. Watch
3 years, 9 months ago

Toofaan teaser: Farhan Akhtar packs a resounding punch as a goon who turns boxing champion. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Farhan Akhtar has unveiled the first teaser of his upcoming film Toofaan. The film is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra of Rang De Basanti and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Toofaan is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Farhan Akhtar. "After working with Farhan in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, I was certain he would be the perfect protagonist for Toofaan.

Toofaan teaser out. Farhan Akhtar packs a punch
3 years, 9 months ago

Toofaan teaser out. Farhan Akhtar packs a punch

India Today  

Toofaan teaser is out. FARHAN AKHTAR SHARES TOOFAAN TEASER Sharing Toofaan's teaser on Twitter, Farhan Akhtar wrote, "It fills me with immense joy to give you the first glimpse of a film into which we poured all our love, passion, exuberance, madness even. Here’s presenting the #ToofaanTeaser https://t.co/lAus0P8sAo — Farhan Akhtar March 12, 2021 Here's the teaser of Toofaan: The …

Mrunal Thakur unveils her look from Toofaan; teaser releases on 12 March
3 years, 9 months ago

Mrunal Thakur unveils her look from Toofaan; teaser releases on 12 March

Firstpost  

Actress Mrunal Thakur has released her look for the upcoming film Toofaan on Thursday, 11 March. Directed by Rang De Basanti famed Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film will release on Amazon Prime Video on 21 May, 2021. See the post Besides Toofaan, Mrunal will be seen opposite Shahid Kapoor in the upcoming sports drama Jersey. Speaking about his second film …

Farhan Akhtar's Toofaan to premiere on Amazon Prime on May 21
3 years, 9 months ago

Farhan Akhtar's Toofaan to premiere on Amazon Prime on May 21

Hindustan Times  

Farhan Akhtar-starrer sports drama Toofaan is the latest Bollywood project to make its way to streamer Amazon Prime Video. The project marks second collaboration for Farhan and Rakeysh post Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, the 2013 biopic on legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh. Vijay Subramaniam, director and head of content at Amazon Prime Video, said the streamer is excited to take its …

Here's How Hard Farhan Akhtar Trained for 'Toofan', His Trainer Gives a Glimpse
3 years, 11 months ago

Here's How Hard Farhan Akhtar Trained for 'Toofan', His Trainer Gives a Glimpse

News 18  

Farhan Akhtar will be seen in Toofan next, playing the role of a boxer. His trainer Drew Neal, who is a former kick boxing champion, gave a glimpse of how hard the actor has trained for the upcoming film. Throwback to putting work in with @faroutakhtar for #toofan.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Drew Neal In …

Happy Birthday Farhan Akhtar: Kareena, Anushka, Priyanka & Other Tinsel Town Celebrities Wish The Multi-talented Actor
3 years, 11 months ago

Happy Birthday Farhan Akhtar: Kareena, Anushka, Priyanka & Other Tinsel Town Celebrities Wish The Multi-talented Actor

ABP News  

Born to lyricist Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, Farhan Akhtar is a filmmaker, actor, playback singer and producer in Bollywood. As the ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ actor turns a year older, many Bollywood celebrities including Anushka Sharma, Kareena Kapoor and other Bollywood celebrities extended heart-warming wishes on the occasion of his birthday. While Mrunal Thakur shared a video dedicating to …

Monday Masala, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: A-lister Farhan Akhtar + Creative liberty = Superhit
4 years, 5 months ago

Monday Masala, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: A-lister Farhan Akhtar + Creative liberty = Superhit

India Today  

Indian biopics have forever been accused of tweaking true events in the name of creative liberty to pander to the Indian audience. Seven years ago, the first Bollywood sports drama that pretty much started this trend, the Farhan Akhtar-starrer Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, is in no way different. It was telling the inspiring story of Milkha Singh, a story every Indian …

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