Farhan Akhtar Quotes

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Farhan Akhtar

Profession : Director

Birth : January 9, 1974

I think all kids are rebellious. It's a part of growing up.

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I used to lie a lot as a child, which I now regret. I think it is much easier just to tell the truth.

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Definitely, I feel that there is a need for more female producers, directors, and writers.

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As much as a man would like to believe that he understands women, there is simply that much that he can write from their point of view or really understand them.

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There is a certain highlighting of issues, be it emotional, be it social, or simply an entertainment one: they can be written or directed by a woman differently, with a different voice. I feel that their voice needs to be given more stage and more space.

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It's amazing how much the human mind and body can do and achieve.

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For 'Rock On,' we not only acted as rock musicians; we also went into the studio to record songs and jammed live to get the concert feel right.

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It's very important to enjoy whatever you do in life.

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Music was something I had put aside to make movies. Somehow I earlier felt there was only so much creative energy allotted to your life and only that much time to pursue your creativity. But I was wrong.

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For me, to consciously seek unpredictable roles would be dangerous.

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Every time you work with a new co-star, a whole new dynamic emerges.

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To me, 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' is definitely a landmark. It has taught me so much.

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'BMB' has opened up a world of possibilities. It has inspired me to believe that the really difficult things in life can be achieved by sheer application.

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As an actor, you buy into someone else's dream and make it your own, and you don't lose sight of that.

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I basically like a bit more control. Even in my personal life, I need things to be done on time. If it's not done, I get impatient.

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Difficulty does not deter me. In fact, I find challenges exciting.

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I was a complete vagabond till the age of 20, when I got my first job as an assistant director with Pankaj Parashar.

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One fear setting on filmmakers is that the audience no longer has any patience. They want things to constantly move.

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I feel nervous before performing in live concerts, but it does not last more than five minutes.

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