Did Farhan Akhtar’s Instinct Strike Gold? Here’s Why Backing BAFTA Winner Boong “Just Felt Right”
Farhan Akhtar opens up about why he decided to back the Manipuri film Boong, which recently won the BAFTA Award for Best Children’s & Family Film.
Farhan Akhtar opens up about why he decided to back the Manipuri film Boong, which recently won the BAFTA Award for Best Children’s & Family Film.
Bollywood’s Farhan Akhtar will make his Hollywood acting debut as legendary sitar virtuoso Pandit Ravi Shankar in Sam Mendes’ ambitious The Beatles -A Four-Film Cinematic Event, prompting excitement and discussion among fans and critics alike.
Bollywood is abuzz as Ranveer Singh and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar clash over the actor’s exit from Don 3, with Excel Entertainment reportedly demanding ₹40 crore compensation a demand Singh has strongly rejected, citing industry norms and past experiences.
Farhan Akhtar reportedly pauses Don 3 due to casting and scheduling challenges, turning attention to his long-awaited female-led project Jee Le Zaraa, a road-trip story exploring friendship, independence, and ambition.
Following Ranveer Singh’s exit from Don 3, Shah Rukh Khan might reprise his iconic role,but only if filmmaker Atlee is onboard.
Hollywood music giant Universal Music Group has acquired a minority stake in Excel Entertainment, the production house led by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, marking a major step for Indian content on the global stage and expanding opportunities in film and digital entertainment.
After the huge success of Dhurandhar, Ranveer Singh has reportedly stepped away from Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 to focus on his upcoming film Pralay and other creative ventures, reshaping his 2026 film lineup and career strategy.
After months of speculation and delays, Don 3 is officially back on track. Ranveer Singh has started training, Kriti Sanon joins as the female lead, and production aims for early-year commencement.
Farhan Akhtar’s new update confirms that Don 3 will begin production in 2026 with Ranveer Singh leading the reboot. The filmmaker shares interest in script progress while clearing confusion about Jee Le Zaraa.
The highly anticipated war drama 120 Bahadur will premiere in more than 800 defence theatres across the country using innovative mobile cinema technology, honoring the courage of Indian soldiers from the Battle of Rezang La.