Overview
- In a new interview with Galatta Plus published on November 18, Farhan Akhtar described a father–son confrontation in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara as emotionally authentic and tied to memories from his parents’ separation.
- Akhtar said he and Naseeruddin Shah did not rehearse the scene, explaining that it needed to feel like a first-time conversation to preserve its honesty.
- He recalled feeling deeply moved during filming and said he did not have to pretend to be emotional because the feelings surfaced naturally.
- Akhtar noted he had few lines because “the lines belonged to Naseer Sahab,” framing his task as listening and reacting, and he found repeated takes increasingly difficult without losing spontaneity.
- Addressing Shah’s earlier remark that his Bhaag Milkha Bhaag performance was “completely fake,” Akhtar said the comment hurt but was one opinion, and he chose not to reach out because he felt it lacked empathy and respect.