Director of films like Dil Chahta Hai, Lakshya and Don - Farhan Akhtar had come to chat with his fans on the
IndiaFM celebrity chat on Friday, Nov 3. The filmmaker thoroughly enjoyed the chatting experience. Here are some
interesting excerpts of the chat
Raj : Hello farhan I am from Nepal
farhan : hello raj
Nikit : Hi, I am from Australia, thought that DON was excellent
Sharj : Hi farhan
Nash : hi farhan
farhan : thank you very much. I like australia very much
farhan : hi everyone
jagan : heyy farhan, its high time u sported a new hair cut..
farhan : i am cutting my hair for my role in The Fakir now, so hopefully that will please you
I am cutting my hair for my role in 'The
Fakir' now, so hopefully that will please you
Raj : are u still single
farhan : no i am not single...
Nikit : I wanted to ask if you had a production company address that I might be able to write to, as I am a film
student, looking to gain some experience, if you are able to help
farhan : sure... my company address is Excel entertainment. you can look it up on
www.excelmovies.com
niranjan : Amongst all your three films, which one is your most favorite and why?
farhan : Dil chahta hai as fisrt love is always special as is the first anything...
chintan : FARHAN.... A lot of critics are saying different things but...As a director, were you satisfied with DON as
a Final product?
farhan : no i am not disappointed by the criticism, I am glad that the film has done well and the critics are having
to re think their analogies
vikram : hi farhan,ur don was gud...y did u opt for a new cmraman.mohanan .when u hve wokred with biggies
like chandran,pope,btw wht do u thk abt chandran?
farhan : i think ravi k. chandran is one of the best cinematographers we have here
sam : whats up with honeymoon travels? whats the stoiryline...looks cool from the promo
farhan : Honeymoon Travels is a fun film about 6 couples on a package vacation to Goa... a great cast, good
story... truly enjoyable. I'm glad to be associated with it
Nash : farhan all your works are different, do you not fear never being classed as an 'auteur'
farhan : No I do not stop to think about tags or titles for myself at any time. We all must enjoy what we are
doing
I do not stop to think about tags or titles
for myself at any time. We all must enjoy what we are doing
hysteria : Hi : Have not yet watched DON , planning to watch it soon. I'm happy that it's doing so well..
farhan : thanks hysteria.... hope you enjoy it
BHAVIN : HI FARHAN I WANT TO HERE BOX OFFICE STATUS OF DON FROM YOU.PLEASE
farhan : Don is currently in the top three hits of 2006
dch : how would u feel if someone from ur generation wanted to remake dil chahta hai in todays times again?
farhan : I would be flattered but would expect them to get the remake rights off me and not call it an inspiration
dch : how would u feel if someone
from ur generation wanted to remake dil chahta hai in today's times again?
farhan : I would be flattered but would expect them to get the remake rights from me and not call it an
inspiration
niranjan : hey in lakshya dvd it is said that u r making a film named A VOICE FROM THE SKY....is it your next
project?
farhan : yes it is.... voice from the sky is up next for me
syed : Mr Akhtar i watched Don dont u think u focused more on style rather than the script although i loved your
don
farhan : Thanks syed. No i don't think so, style is not as important as content for me. But one can use style to
make the storytelling more effective
BHAVIN : YOUR TAKE ON KANK??
farhan : I am not a good reviewer of films bhavin
don : why dint u join nachbaliye2???
farhan : was busy with the post production on Don
anmol : hi farhan. i luved ur version of don especially da climax. there's scope 4 a sequel. r u planning 2 make a
sequel 2 it?
farhan : I have not closed the doors on a sequel.... Don is around and will return when he is good and
ready
belphegor : Hi Farhan, Please sign AAMIRKHAN as new DON in the sequel. In Hollywood - we see different
actors as James Bond then why can't we see here different actors as DON. Besides, AAMIR is a perfectionist so
everyone sit up and watch what he does to the role - pl. revert
farhan : Hi Belphegor, as much as I love Aamir and his work and his films as a director I do not think he will
make a very good Don. He looks too nice to be that mean!
DON : why does DON becomes vijay if he don't want to hide ?
farhan : thats a good question Don! To create a new identity for himself. Function freely in the world without
having the law on his back
jinn : Hi Farhan! Being Son of such talented parents, what are the best and worse quality u have aopted from
your parents and among your parents who u think is more talented...Comment Please!
farhan : Hi Jinn. the best quality I haven't adopted yet and I am filled with the few bad qualities that they have
between them.
Nash : how much did don cost to make?
farhan : it was roughly about 7-8 million dollars
dch : mr. akhtar have u seen jaanemann..and if yes then wat is ur take on it?
farhan : I have seen Jaanemann, and I liked the directors method of storytelling
I have seen Jaanemann, and I liked the
director's method of storytelling
shobhi : does vijay return in don 2 smhw
farhan : No Shobhi. He's dead! RIP
bollywood : farhan...is this really u????!!!!
farhan : Yes bollywood... it really is, don't know how that proves it. LUV
Charla : who is your current favorite actor in the industry?
farhan : I am not adverse to working with any actor who I feel lends himself well to my script.
chintan : According to you in the year 2006, which is the best film released so far?except DON
farhan : Lage Raho Munnabhai
belphegor : Farhan, you are underestimating AAMIR - don't forget, no one expected him to be a TAPORI - but
look what he did in RANGILA
farhan : no I am not underestimating him, he does not fit my vision of what I would like Don to be like... that does
not undermine him as an actor in any way.
rach : Farhan I just loved your movie especially climax and 2 songs yeh mere dil and kaike
farhan : thank you rach
Tarun : Hi Farhan, i liked all the 3 movies directed by u...keep in up Bro!
farhan : thank you tarun
fanaa^^ : hi farhan...im from pakistan.....why dont you make films like dil chahta hai ????
farhan : I did make dil chahta hai, just trying my hand at other stuff I've always wanted to do.... but will keep your
request in mind for the future
srk FAN : WEN WILL BE UR NEXT VISIT TO DUBAI ?? SINCE I AM A U.A.E NATOINAL AND YES WAT
HOTEL DO U STAY IN ???
farhan : don't know when I'll visit dubal next and which hotel i'll be in? sorry
london crew : so farhan what happens to priyanka at the end?
farhan : She gets dumped! Isn't it tragic?
pasha : hey farhan... im abig fan of yours..
farhan : thanks pasha
KPS : HI FARHAN, I M KAUSTBH, WHY DON LACKS ENERGY, ITS NOT GOOD FILM AT ALL EXCEPT ITS
STYLISH..WITH RESPECT TO YOUR TALENT ., I M ASKING THIS QUESTION .. PELASE COMMENT ON
IMPROVEMENTS WHICH YOU STILL CAN DO IN DON ?
farhan : Can't do anything to it now KPS, sorry to have disappointed you... since you do genuinely seem to care
about me and my work
Vivek : hi farhan when will you be releasing the dvd of Don soon??? i'm eagerly waiting for it........ and plz make
sure it has great special features..
farhan : Yes I love special features too. we are doing a clap track on the DVD which is essentially the entire film,
shot by shot, the clap edoited chronologically together! Don't ask why????
Mohammed Madha : Farhan, i personally belive that Don was a great movie and it met my expectations, one of
the reasons can be i m a die-hard fan of SRK
farhan : I think that may be the answer Mohammed Madha. Luv. thank you
riya : adhuna has also wrked wid u for did movie?
farhan : Yes Riya she has. She is the only one i trust to style my actor's hair
fan : Do you think Don will be able to be greater hit than Krrish
farhan : Hello fan! I don't know. But just that they are up there together is exciting enough as Krishh was a
phenomenal success
KunalfromKol : Hey Farhan.wud like u to cast shahrukh, Aamir and Hrithik in your next film.......... and it shud be
remake fo Amar Akbar Anthony
farhan : David Dhawan is doing the remake. And wouldn't all of us like to see them together in a film
vikram : i think in don ..the best performance came from boman irani..i have seen him ins a seriuos role..n i thk
he is an international actor like om puri,nasser shahsir..
farhan : Yes boman is a fantastic actor who hasn't been exploited to his full capacity yet. I am a big fan of
his
ali : farhan u rockxxxxxxxx
farhan : Thanks ali. You guys rock too!
Hermione : heya... ever think of wandering into crossover cinema?
farhan : I believe that A voice from the sky, my next film, has a lot of crossover potential
Charla : MY sister priya couldnt be here today, she is at school, but she wanted me to tell you SHE LOVED DCH
THANK YOU FOR THAT FILM!
farhan : And my work will mean nothing without you
chintan : Well, Farhan..what was going through your mind as a writter while writting DON?
farhan : Where i should hide when the lynching squad hits the streets, chintan
Nikit : Do you agree with the decision to send Rang De Basanti to the Oscars?
farhan : Yes, it is a good film
Nikit : Do you agree with the decision to
send Rang De Basanti to the Oscars?
farhan : Yes, it is a good film
pasha : when arjun rampal saw the CD it had all the details... but at the ending don says that the cd was empty..
farhan : Yes pasha, all it takes is to change a number here or an adress there and the disc leads to nothing of
any worth... wanted to say that but it got too technical at the nd, taking away from seeing Don still alive and enjoying
that
london crew : farhan in dil chata hai akshaye khannas role was v boring
farhan : Hi London crew, i wd recommend that you grab the film onto your hard disk, edit out his portions and
enjoy the rest. luv
london crew : Farhan in Dil Chata Hai,
Akshaye Khanna's role was very boring
farhan : Hi London crew, I wd recommend that you grab the film onto your hard disk, edit out his portions and enjoy the
rest. luv
rohit : is it true that ur sister is making her debut as a director ?
farhan : Yes Rohit, her film starts next year. it is called Kismat talkies with Hrithik and Kareena
bhavesh : hey i wana ask y shahrukh for don...y not abhishek...he cud hav done it better
farhan : For the same reason I didn't cast Aamir, scroll up for details
KK Hong Kong : Farhan, think u overlooked my mesage earlier, it wud be awsome if u give a try to a realistic
gangsta flick, somthing like satya
farhan : Sure, if a story as realistic as satya comes to mind or is brought to me I wd definitely do it.
prashant : Hi farhan.. I am a great fan of urs.. and an aspiring filmmaker.. I want to start as an assistant director
with only YOU.. how do I get in touch with you.. can u plz meet me once..? I am in mumbai
farhan : Don ko pakadna mushkil hi nahin, namumkin hai
Sofia4Farhan : Its Nothing abt Don But abt You. Farhan You Are extremely handsome and Charming and
georgeous from every angle and you have the swetest smile that lights up the universe.
farhan : Wow! thanks Sofia
belphegor : You must TALK to AAMIR and check up whether he would like to be the new DON or NOT -
farhan : Hi Belphegor, you are not Aamir, are you?
sandeep : Hey farhan,since i had not seen the original DON,the new DON was very
stylish,refreshing,pacy....Hats off to your script and to SRK...great going guys......i want u 2 to work again!!!!!!!!!
farhan : tanks sandeep.
Ankit : dont u think farhan LAKSHYA WAS FAR BETTER THAN DON ?
farhan : they are too different to compare and both too close to me to have a preference
Mohammed Madha : Farhan can u pls explain me why Don has received so much critism from the critics?
farhan : No I can't explain the overt criticism it recieved.... but that doesn't matter now as the viewers have loved
the film regardless of their views
I can't explain the overt criticism Don
received.... but that doesn't matter now as the viewers have loved the film regardless of their
views
rohit : wat made u sign abhay deol fr honeymoon pvt ltd
farhan : i like abhay deol as an actor ?
dch : mr. akhtar i just want to ask u this final question--WAT IS UR OPINION ON ADOPTING THE RATING
SYSTEM IN BOLLYWOOD AND DOIN AWAY WITH THE CENSOR BOARD???
farhan : It's a great concept to rate films sensibly instead of censoring them... i wd support it, and the censor
board, to their credit, is working towards that
sam talks : I have seen Don 4 times alredy and still arent satisfied..its just too good...bravura bro
farhan : thanks sam talks
ranjan_don : dont u think that ur movie glorifies evil?
farhan : No. it glorifies a mind that thinks clearly and with purpose
Puneite : farhan, r u a virgin ???
farhan : No I'm more like a bloody mary!
aaaaakash : Farahan.....your movies after DCH has not meet expectations.....
farhan : sorry aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaakaaaaaaaash. Is that a numerology thing?
dhruv : hey farhan..wanted you to know that you are on the path to immortality..your films are entertaining, cool
and hopefully money spinners too... i absolutely love your style of filmmaking..so screw those critics and kick butt
farhan : thanks dhruv
Charla : What do you do when you dont make films or write screenplays?
farhan : travel with the family
Abhinav : Hi Farhan. Was DCH based on your own personal experiences with your friends?
farhan : to a certain extent yes, abhinav
sam : are there any scenes which were deleted from the final print and will be on dvd?
farhan : yes sam
hfilove : Hi Farhan, what is Zoya's Kismet Talkies the film about?
farhan : it is a romantic comedy.
khurram : hello farhan, i just want to say that DCH is a very close film to me... I am a filmmaker and it has been a
great source of inspiration
farhan : thank you khurram, and all the best with your thats films!
Shalini Chugh : hello..i have missed lots of conver..wanted to say tht i m from thailand..an m a gr8 fan of
urs
farhan : thanks shalini, Swadi khap
balu : who according to u is the best dancer of bollywood ?
farhan : hrithik
rohit : kya aap ko jangli billiyan pasand hain?
farhan : bahaut
Lavangi Mirchi : I had a question... How exactly did Don kill Kamini? There were no bullets in the gun...
farhan : it's too violent to be described!
liva : hi i m liva 4rm italy why u ppls dont release ur movies in italy
farhan : Hi Liva... we are trying our best to get out to as many countries as we can and it's not very far when they
will release in Italy too. Have you been to venice?
dhruv : farhan...whats your fitness routine like...u seem like a superfit guy to me!
farhan : I train three days a week, two hours each session and eat right.
ibrahim : U r great Farhan Inshaallah u will be very successful may allah always bless you.
farhan : shukriya ibrahim
dream2direct : dude please answer me...i dont want anything more than to be a director...its my life calling...tell
me how to go about doing it....
farhan : film school or get a jobas an apprentice with a director... best ways to start
TaNiM_BD : hi farhan bhai , this is tanim from dhaka Bangladesh do u think that a person who does not have
filmi background canget in direction?
farhan : yes tanim.... we have many many directors who are not from a film background
farhan : Hey everyone, it's been great chatting with you but must take your leave now. Mera intezaar gyaara
mulkon ki police kar rahi hai. All the best, lots of luv and stay happy
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