Farhan Akhtar Archives

Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur brings the untold story of Rezang La to the big screen, a battle the army commemorates every year 120 : Bollywood News

Excel Entertainment’s 120 Bahadur brings to screen a long-forgotten story from Indian military history. Set in the icy terrain of Ladakh, the film follows 120 soldiers of the 13 Kumaon Regiment who held their position at Rezang La during the 1962 India-China War, outnumbered, surrounded, and determined to stand their ground. Farhan Akhtar’s 120 Bahadur […]

Bollywood stars that were launched with the best music albums of all time : Bollywood News

Bollywood has always been synonymous with the musical world that it creates but it is a rare feat to see a debutante not only have a blockbuster under his belt but also have a massively popular music album that gets everyone buzzing. Once every few years we see a masterpiece that steals the audiences away […]

Farhan Akhtar on 21 years of Lakshya, “Celebrating 21 years of a story about finding purpose” 21 : Bollywood News

Released in 2004, Lakshya remains one of Indian cinema’s most emotionally resonant war dramas — a coming-of-age story wrapped in the quiet power of purpose and national pride. Directed by Farhan Akhtar and produced by Excel Entertainment and UTV Motion Pictures, the film stood out not for its spectacle, but for its soul. Farhan Akhtar […]

‘Farhan Akhtar earned Rs 45 lakh per episode for saying jokes written by me, I got only Rs 45 thousand,’ says Varun Grover as he realised the pay disparity between actors and writers | Hindi Movie News

Varun Grover is a wellknown screenwriter, lyricist known for projects like ‘All India Rank’, ‘Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar’, ‘Masaan’ and more. He’s also known for being a stand-up comedian and during the start of his career, he also worked for television shows. He had worked as a scriptwriter on ‘Oye! It’s Friday!’ which was hosted […]

Ranveer Singh, Vikrant Massey to begin shooting for Don 3 in September: Report : Bollywood News

After months of speculation and multiple delays, Don 3, the third installment in the popular action franchise, is finally set to go on the floors. A report by News 18 states that Ranveer Singh and Vikrant Massey will begin shooting for the film in September 2025. Directed by Farhan Akhtar, Don 3 will see Singh […]

Aamir Khan had two conditions before signing Dil Chahta Hai, reveals Farhan Akhtar : Bollywood News

In a recent revelation, Farhan Akhtar, the director of the iconic film Dil Chahta Hai, disclosed the specific conditions Aamir Khan presented before agreeing to star in the movie. This insight into the casting process adds a new layer to the behind-the-scenes story of this cult classic. According to Akhtar, speaking at the Waves Summit […]

Superboys of Malegaon becomes ONLY Indian film to make its place in Letterboxd’s Top 50 of 2025! : Bollywood News

Superboys of Malegaon have truly won the hearts of audiences. The film is an inspiring true story of Nasir Sheikh and his friends, dreamers from the small town of Malegaon, who dared to create their own cinematic world. While the film received glowing reviews, it also garnered immense love from viewers. Now, it continues to […]

Ground Zero movie review: Emraan Hashmi paramilitary film is a conflicting watch

Emraan Hashmi in ‘Ground Zero’ The release of Ground Zero has been coloured, inescapably, by the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed at least 26 lives and has escalated tensions in the subcontinent. Although the film, drawn from real events, is set in Kashmir in the early 2000s, its climactic showdown — a late-night […]

Nandu strikes again! Akshay Kumar’s much-loved anti-smoking ad makes a COMEBACK with Emraan Hashmi’s Ground Zero : Bollywood News

In October 2024, Bollywood Hungama published the viral news that a decision was taken to discontinue Akshay Kumar’s anti-smoking ad by the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification) in the second half of September. It was replaced by a new ad, showing how quitting tobacco can lead to positive changes in your body within 20 minutes and […]

Ground Zero director Tejas Deoskar recalls BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey’s emotional reaction to the film, “He hugged me so tightly and for so long” : Bollywood News

Excel Entertainment’s upcoming action thriller Ground Zero is inching closer to release. Inspired by a real mission considered to be the BSF’s most significant operation in the past 50 years (conducted in 2015), the film promises a gripping narrative set against the volatile backdrop of Kashmir. Ground Zero director Tejas Deoskar recalls BSF officer Narendra […]