entgallery0005 Farhan Akhtar Fun Facts

Let's take a look at some lesser known facts about one of Bollywood's most talented actors Farhan Akhtar
Farhan Akhtar has watched Sholay around 50 times but doesn't find it perfect, for him Deewar is much stronger.
Those who think that Dil Chahta Hai was Farhan's debut in Bollywood, fathom this - he worked as an assistant director in Lamhe (1991) and Himalay Putra (1997).
Farhan wrote 'Dil Chahta Hai' when his mother threatened to throw him out of the house if he didn't do something with his life. He considers his mother as his strongest critic.
He penned the lyrics of the soundtrack of 'Bride and Prejudice' (2004).
Farhan is not a graduate. He was thrown out of HR College in the second year of his Commerce degree.
The Rock On star finds his inspiration in Hollywood legend, Robert Di Nero. He considers Martin Scorsese, Ridley Scott, Woody Allen, Billy Wilder, Alfred Hitchcock as his cinema Gods and from India, he admires Guru Dutt, Bimal Roy, Raj Kapoor and Vijay Anand.
The worst moment of Farhan's life was during the 1992-93 riots, when the actor had to face discrimination because he was a Muslim.
Ever wondered why Friendship is such a strong theme in Farhan Akhtar's films? According to the actor it was his friends who supported him during the tough time when his parents Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani seperated around 25 years ago. Ritesish Sidhwani, who is also his business partner is his closest buddy.
You saw him doing daredevil stunts like deep sea diving, skydiving and and running with the bulls in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. But do you know that Farhan has a phobia of cockroaches, which he dreams of overcoming one day.
Farhan learnt to drive at the age of 22 and learnt to ride a bike during the shooting of 'Kartik Calling Kartik'. His first car was a Fiat gifted to him by his father.
Did you know that before Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar was offered the lead in Rang De Basanti. Today he regrets saying no to it.