Top 105 Quotes & Sayings by Farhan Akhtar - Page 2

'Lakshya' is a different genre of movie. While 'Dil Chahta Hai' could be categorised as a romantic comedy, this is a war drama.

The Ladakhis, as a people, are quite laidback.

I cannot imagine of making a film without Boman Irani.

Film festivals are important, as they often provide an opportunity to look at a film from a fresh perspective.

The first time I re-discovered the joy of watching an action movie was when I saw 'Die Hard.' It was a completely simple plot - a guy goes to meet his wife, and the building gets taken over by terrorists - but I was completely blown away. Great characters, and it moved along really fast.

Every movie gets exactly what it deserves.

I was a complete vagabond till the age of 20, when I got my first job as an assistant director with Pankaj Parashar.

There is a certain highlighting of issues, be it emotional, be it social, or simply an entertainment one: they can be written or directed by a woman differently, with a different voice. I feel that their voice needs to be given more stage and more space.

After 'Rock On!,' when I started acting, and I sang in the film, people asked me, 'What was the need to sing in your film?' and things like that. I really don't have an answer for it. In terms of what made me do it? It just felt like the right thing to do.

I was very focused when I wanted to make 'Dil Chahta Hai,' though it was difficult for me to convince people that I know how to make films and I will be able to direct and put a film together.

If I don't work out, I lose weight instead of gaining it.

I have been a fan of movies from a very young age, and somehow, the magic of that - every single time I hear something or read something that could be made into a wonderful film or something somebody is asking me to be a part of - that connects. It just makes me feel like I'm going to be part of something magical again.

I feel with 'Don 2' I got an opportunity to do a very good action with the kind of pace that I would like an action film to have.

I think if I had a choice, I'd like to be in a film with De Niro.

Every time you work with a new co-star, a whole new dynamic emerges.

'Haqeeqat' was a good war drama.

As an actor, you buy into someone else's dream and make it your own, and you don't lose sight of that.

I'm a bit of an extremist.

To me 'Qurbani' was a good action film - it was fast, had one plot, and moved along at a pace, and it didn't really divert attention.

It amazes me how much noise there is on a set while people are trying to focus and do their jobs. But there's some kind of order within that chaos.

Whether it is crimes against women, whether it's discrimination against women, whether it's just social bias against women - these things should be anomalies; they should not be the norm.

I think it is important to play a sport. Apart from the joy of it, it helps keep you fit.

I think, the world over, new ideas have come from young people. I'm not saying it doesn't happen, but it is rare that new or radical ideas come from old people.

It was interesting to write ad films and scripts for TV shows before I moved on to writing a feature film. That helped me grow as a writer, and I also found out how long I could sit in front of a computer and see something through.

'BMB' has opened up a world of possibilities. It has inspired me to believe that the really difficult things in life can be achieved by sheer application.

I realised that I enjoyed direction while making 'DCH.' The process of putting a film together and working with the cast and crew felt good.

Music was something I had put aside to make movies. Somehow I earlier felt there was only so much creative energy allotted to your life and only that much time to pursue your creativity. But I was wrong.

Even when I was writing the script for 'Don,' I suspected it could lead to a sequel.

As much as a man would like to believe that he understands women, there is simply that much that he can write from their point of view or really understand them.

For 'Rock On,' we not only acted as rock musicians; we also went into the studio to record songs and jammed live to get the concert feel right.

I wish I'd got my driving license at 18, not 22. I also wish I had graduated earlier, even though I didn't finish college.

Definitely, I feel that there is a need for more female producers, directors, and writers.

The more time you have, you should dedicate it to do creative work.

To me, action has to come from the plot.

Whatever films I make, the mandate is that it should touch the audiences and engage them from the first scene.

I think all kids are rebellious. It's a part of growing up.

When I watched Guru Dutt's films, they just blew my mind.

For me, to consciously seek unpredictable roles would be dangerous.

It's amazing how much the human mind and body can do and achieve.

I think if you believe in an idea, then you should put it out there and be as original to the thought as possible without worrying about the risk.

A corrupt society is terrible for humanity and great for business.

I am a boring looking guy with a common face, ugly scars and a toothy smile.

Hrithik is the go-to guy for queries related to diet. He is great with expressions and is funny in real life. I wonder why someone hasn't cast him in a comic role yet.

Every time I look into the mirror, I want to see a man whose mother, sister, wife and daughter are proud to call their own.

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