Overview
- Akhtar says the father–son confrontation in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara took him back to questions he had as a child about his relationship with Javed Akhtar.
- He describes the exchange with Shah as completely unrehearsed, which made the first takes feel most authentic.
- He recalls not having to act emotional during the shoot, saying the feelings surfaced naturally.
- He acknowledges Shah’s past comment calling his Bhaag Milkha Bhaag performance fake, saying it hurt but was the veteran’s opinion.
- He explains he chose not to approach Shah for guidance afterward because he felt the criticism lacked respect, and adds that no sequel to ZNMD is in development.