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 about the theme of his movie, Rakeysh said, "With 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag I could tell the story of a normal person stuck in Partition, through sports, through conquering the losses of life and finding a larger meaning.

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Farhan Akhtar to play Major Shaitan Singh in ‘120 Bahadur’, shoot begins in Ladakh
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Farhan Akhtar to play Major Shaitan Singh in ‘120 Bahadur’, shoot begins in Ladakh

The Hindu  

Actor Farhan Akhtar is set to play Param Vir Chakra recipient Major Shaitan Singh in 120 Bahadur, a military action film set against the backdrop of the 1962 Indo-China war, the makers said on Wednesday. Your love and support means the world to us.. मैं मेजर शैतान सिंह पीवीसी के परिवार का हृदय की गहराइयों से आभार व्यक्त करता हूँ …

Wazir director Bejoy Nambiar wishes to work with Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar again
9 months, 1 week ago

Wazir director Bejoy Nambiar wishes to work with Amitabh Bachchan and Farhan Akhtar again

Firstpost  

Director Bejoy Nambiar, in an interview with India Today, revealed he was in talks with Farhan Akhtar for various projects, but nothing came to fruition Popular for his unique approach towards filmmaking and unconventional way of storytelling, Bejoy Nambiar earned widespread applause for his critically acclaimed 2016 film Wazir. Director Bejoy Nambiar, in an interview with India Today, revealed he …

Shabana Azmi wishes Farhan Akhtar on 50th birthday, shares adorable post
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Shabana Azmi wishes Farhan Akhtar on 50th birthday, shares adorable post

India TV News  

The whole Akhtar family had a special midnight cake-cutting ceremony. Javed Akhtar to Farhan's mother Honey Irani and sister Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar's wife Shibani Dandekar everyone was present to celebrate Farhan Akhtar's 50th birthday. One user wrote, "Aapne jis tarah Farhan ji ko betu kaha wo bahut hi pyara hai. Farhan Akhtar is an Indian actor, filmmaker, writer, …

Farhan Akhtar hints at Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara sequel, shares his 'Imraan look'; Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol react
1 year, 2 months ago

Farhan Akhtar hints at Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara sequel, shares his 'Imraan look'; Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol react

Hindustan Times  

Internet was left excited as actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar hinted at the sequel of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan, and Abhay Deol in a still from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Should the Bwoys head on another road trip.." Celebs, fans react to ZNMD sequel Reacting to the post, Abhay Deol wrote, "I’ve had my #bagwati packed since 2012, …

Farhan Akhtar on SRK being replaced in 'Don 3': The time has now come...
1 year, 4 months ago

Farhan Akhtar on SRK being replaced in 'Don 3': The time has now come...

India Today  

Earlier today, Farhan Akhtar surprised everyone by announcing 'Don 3'. Several Shah Rukh Khan fans seemed upset as reports of Ranveer Singh replacing the superstar in the film surfaced on the web. In the note, he spoke about having an opportunity to work with Shah Rukh Khan in two installments of 'Don'. As writer & director, I had a great …

Divya Dutta says she turned down Bhaag Milkha Bhaag initially because she had a 'huge crush' on Farhan Akhtar
1 year, 6 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 celebrates 10 years of Don 2, 'Shah Rukh only you could bring this level of cool'
3 years ago

Farhan Akhtar celebrates 10 years of Don 2, 'Shah Rukh only you could bring this level of cool'

India TV News  

Highlights Farhan Akhtar’s directorial Don 2 has completed 10 years today It was a sequel of the first film of the same name Don is an official remake of Amitabh Bachchan starrer Don Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar on Thursday celebrated ten years of his superhit film Don 2. The film starred Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, Lara Dutta, Om Puri, Boman …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Farhan Akhtar and Preity Zinta celebrate 17 years of Lakshya. See posts
3 years, 6 months ago

Farhan Akhtar and Preity Zinta celebrate 17 years of Lakshya. See posts

India Today  

Lakshya clocked in 17 years of its release on Friday. The film directed by Farhan Akhtar starred Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta and Amitabh Bachchan in lead roles. On its anniversary today, Farhan Akhtar called Lakshya a ‘life experience’, while Preity Zinta recalled it as her ‘toughest film ever’, which she feels proud of. FARHAN AKHTAR THANKS INDIAN ARMY FOR THEIR …

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

Firstpost  

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 …

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 …

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 …

Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Yudhra to star Siddhant Chaturvedi and Malavika Mohanan
3 years, 10 months ago

Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Yudhra to star Siddhant Chaturvedi and Malavika Mohanan

India Today  

Actors Siddhant Chaturvedi and Malavika Mohanan are set to come together for Yudhra. SIDDHANT AND MALAVIKA SHARE THE NEWS Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, whose breakout film was director Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy, shared the teaser on his official Instagram profile. Malavika Mohanan, who was recently seen in Thalapathy Vijay's Master, also shared the posters and the teaser on her Instagram profile. …

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 …

Farhan Akhtar Finalised to Star in Rakesh Sharma Biopic?
4 years, 4 months ago

Farhan Akhtar Finalised to Star in Rakesh Sharma Biopic?

The Quint  

Saare Jahan Se Achcha the biopic of Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to have travelled to space, has finally found its main lead in Farhan Akhtar. Shah Rukh Khan had later confirmed that he had given the go-ahead for the biopic, however, after the release and failure of Zero, Shah Rukh decided to step back from the project. According to …

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