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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Javed Akhtar says it's easier to work for others than for his own children Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar: ‘Tough taskmaster hai…'
is a name that needs no introduction in the . From writing timeless lyrics to scripting unforgettable films, he's done it all. But even after decades in the industry, he says it's not easy to work with his own children and . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a recent chat with The Lallantop, the celebrated lyricist opened up about what it's really like to work with Zoya and Farhan on their projects. And no, it's not always smooth sailing. 'Kaam karna apne bachho ke liye bada mushkil hai' When asked which of his children is stricter to work with, Javed didn't hold back. He admitted that working with Zoya and Farhan is far tougher than working with other directors. He said, 'Dusro ke liye kaam karna asaan hain apne bachho ke liye bada mushkil hain. Unko aisa nahi hai ki hamara baap hain toh hum kuch kahe nahin. Humein toh kuch kehna hi hain. Zoya tough taskmaster hai.' (It's easier to work for others; working for your own children is very difficult. They don't think, 'He's our father so we won't say anything.' In fact, they feel they must say something. Zoya is a tough taskmaster.) Two siblings, two different filmmakers Javed also spoke about how Zoya and Farhan may be siblings, but their filmmaking styles couldn't be more different. 'Dono hoshiyaar hain aur dono alag-alag tarah ke film banate hain. Common nahi hain. Ab jis tarah ki film Farhan banate hain Zoya nahi bana sakti. Jis tarah ki Zoya banayi hain Farhan nahi bana sakta. Unka definitely alag-alag school hain. Both of them are doing well.' (Both of them are smart, and both make films in very different ways. They aren't similar. The kind of film Farhan makes, Zoya cannot make. And the kind Zoya has made, Farhan cannot make. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now They definitely belong to different schools of filmmaking. Both of them are doing well) Zoya Akhtar: From 'Luck By Chance' to 'The Archies' Zoya has built a name for herself with stories that touch the heart. She began her journey with 'Luck By Chance' and went on to deliver hits like 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara', 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and 'Gully Boy'. Her stories often explore relationships, emotions, and the complexities of modern life. Farhan Akhtar: A man of many talents Farhan Akhtar is not just a director – he's also an actor, writer, producer, and singer. He made a big splash with his directorial debut 'Dil Chahta Hai', a film that changed the way we saw friendship on screen. He went on to direct action-packed films like 'Don', and showed his acting skills in movies like 'Rock On!!', 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara'. Farhan is now getting ready for his next big film, 'Don 3', with stepping into the role. Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi Grace the Launch of Farewell Karachi
News18
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Ananya Panday Calls Herself A 'Dharma Kid'; Lauds Konkona For Playing Non-Glam Women
Last Updated: Ananya Panday named Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as the films that impacted her while growing up. Ananya Panday recently opened up about the films that had an impact on her growing up. Speaking to Lilly Singh, Ananya Panday called herself a Dharma fan and named Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham as the films that stayed with her growing up. She also acknowledged how films like Luck By Chance, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and Wake Up Sid portrayed 'real' women on screen. Ananya said, 'I mean, I'm such a Dharma kid, so I'm only thinking about Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… In the early 2000s, when I was four or five, these films had started coming up where women were shown to be more real." 'There was Luck By Chance, Konkana's character in that. Konkana's Wake Up Sid. She was just a real girl. She wasn't glamoured up, and she didn't say the right things. She didn't do the right things, she didn't get the boy right in the start of the film. She wasn't a beauty queen, she was just a normal girl," Ananya added. In the same interview, Ananya also opened up about the constant criticism that actors have to face in Bollywood. 'Now that I'm growing up and naturally, my body is filling out, they were like, 'Oh, there's no way. She's got her butt done. She's got this done.' You can never win. It's constant… anything you do. No matter what shape you are, no matter what size you are. People will constantly have something to say and criticise… especially with women. I don't feel like they do that to men at all," Ananya added. Meanwhile, fans are excited to learn that her show, Call Me Bae, will start filming its sequel this year. As viewers eagerly await fresh updates on the sequel, Lisa Mishra, who played a pivotal role in the show, recently sat down for a chat with Bollywood Hungama to spill the beans on Call Me Bae 2. The singer-actress, in a big update, revealed that the shooting would begin this year, adding that she and the entire team are excited to return to the sets of the most-awaited series. First Published:
