From his directorial debut Dil Chahta Hai to his acting debut Rock On!!, National award-winning filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar wears many hats. He has also made his mark as a singer-songwriter, a producer and a story writer.
His latest release as an actor, The Sky Is Pink, opens this week on Friday, and Farhan says he never planned to explore so many genres of entertainment. Rather he believes in going with the flow.
“I do not strategise my career so I do not know where am I headed in the next five years. The only thing I hope for is people I make films and music for should keep showing interest in my efforts,” Farhan told IANS.
“So far, I am driven by my instinct, and people I collaborate with also think alike. For instance, Ritesh (Sidhwani), who is my business partner also thinks like me. When we decide to do a film, to tell a story, we are our first audience. If we like a story we believe that there will be people like us out there who will also be interested to watch the film, so we make it. We really go by conviction,” he added.
Being the son of iconic poet Javed Akhtar, the multitalented Farhan says writing comes naturally to him. He also mentions people’s appreciation t his work has given him confidence.
“I have been making films over the past 19 years and without the constant appreciation from people, the journey would not be possible. People have given me the confidence to grow and express myself in the way I wanted to. I really feel fortunate,” says Farhan.
Farhan is also a sports enthusiast, and he particularly loves playing a sportsperson on screen.
He has essayed Indian sprint legend Milkha Singh in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, and is all set to play a boxer named Alok Oberoi in the upcoming film Toofan. (IANS)
