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21 hours ago
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Farhan Akhtar On Naseeruddin Shah's 'Don't Care For His Films' Remark: 'This Person Doesn't Respect…'
Last Updated: Farhan Akhtar shares why he chose not to respond when Naseeruddin Shah's slammed his acting. Farhan Akhtar recently opened up about the remarks made by veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah on his films and acting. The two shared screen space in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaraa, where Farhan played Shah's on-screen son, but the actor says he never felt the need to reach out after the critique. In an interview with Galatta Plus, Farhan explained why he chose not to reach out to Naseeruddin after the comments. When asked if he contacted Naseeruddin about his criticism, Farhan said no and explained why. 'I have been doing films for 25 years. There are certain actors, directors, writers who I have known and they have debuted maybe 10 years after me. If there is something in their work that I feel, from my observation, that this could be better or that I have this piece of advice to give them… genuinely I would pick up the phone and call them. Or say I would like to meet you and sit down and have a conversation with a person who I care about in a sensitive way because you are going into somebody's creative process, and giving them constructive feedback from your point of view," he said. He added, 'But it has to be done with a certain degree of love, and a certain degree of respect for the other person. I felt that it didn't come from that place. I just felt it was just like a statement thrown out publicly. I felt that then this person doesn't respect you… so why should I reach out to a person who doesn't respect me?" Naseeruddin Shah's 2013 Remarks On Farhan Akhtar For context, in a 2013 Times of India interview, Naseeruddin had said, 'Farhan Akhtar's films I clearly don't care for. I liked his first film Dil Chahta Hai. He's a tremendous person and has so many facets to him. Tomorrow I won't be surprised if I hear that he cooked a 10 course meal to perfection. He sings, acts, produces films and writes, I think it's great he's doing whatever he can. I'm not a great fan of his acting or his films. But I admire him." Farhan Akhtar Movies Son of legendary screenwriter Javed Akhtar, Farhan began in Bollywood as an assistant director on Lamhe (1991) and Himalay Putra (1997). He went on to direct Dil Chahta Hai, Lakshya, and Don, and acted in films including Rock On!, Luck By Chance, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, and Dil Dhadakne Do. His next project is 120 Bahadur. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
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- Hindustan Times
Farhan Akhtar on Nasseruddin Shah's criticism of his acting:'Why should I reach out to a person who doesn't respect me?'
Farhan Akhtar is responding to the comments made by Naseeruddin Shah about his acting and films. Farhan and Naseeruddin shared screen space in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaraa, where Farhan played the veteran actor's son. In an interview with Galatta Plus, Farhan has now reacted to how he felt about the critical comments made by Naseeruddin and why he did not feel the need to reach out afterwards. Farhan Akhtar spoke about Naseeruddin Shah's comments on his acting. What Farhan said When the host asked about whether he reached out to Naseeruddin regarding his critical comments on his acting, Farhan said no and elaborated why. 'I have been doing films for 25 years. There are certain actors, directors, writers who I have known and they have debuted maybe 10 years after me. If there is something in their work that I feel, from my observation, that this could be better or that I have this piece of advice to give them… genuinely I would pick up the phone and call them. Or say I would like to meet you and sit down and have a conversation with a person who I care about in a sensitive way because you are going into somebody's creative process, and giving them constructive feedback from your point of view,' he said. He could have called me to discuss it, says Farhan Farhan then went on to add, 'But it has to be done with a certain degree of love, and a certain degree of respect for the other person. I felt that it didn't come from that place. I just felt it was just like a statement just theown out publicly. I felt that then this person doesn't respect you… so why should I reach out to a person who doesn't respect me? It was very clear to me that if he really did genuinely feel that… he knows my dad, Shabana, my mom and me… we worked together in ZNMD, so it would have been the easiest thing for him to say that I want to speak to you why don't you come over!' For the unversed, in a 2013 interview with The Times of India, Naseeruddin had said, 'Farhan Akhtar's films I clearly don't care for. I liked his first film Dil Chahta Hai. He's a tremendous person and has so many facets to him. Tomorrow I won't be surprised if I hear that he cooked a 10 course meal to perfection. He sings, acts, produces films and writes, I think it's great he's doing whatever he can. I'm not a great fan of his acting or his films. But I admire him." Farhan is the son of screenwriter Javed Akhtar. He started his career in Bollywood as an assistant director with films such as Lamhe in 1991 and Himalay Putra in 1997. Since then, he has directed Dil Chahta Hai, Lakshya and Don, and acted in Rock On!, Luck By Chance, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Dil Dhadakne Do. He will be seen next in 120 Bahadur.
