Farhan Akhtar opens up on decision to back BAFTA Award winner Boong, says ‘it just felt right’

Indian film Boong scripted a historic win at the BAFTA Awards 2026 on Sunday as it won the Best Children and Family Film award. The Manipuri language film’s win was the first for an Indian film at the stage, and producer Farhan Akhtar was all smiles about it. Paddington Bear poses with the winners of … Read more

‘Stuff dreams are made of’: Farhan Akhtar opens up on Hollywood debut as Pandit Ravi Shankar in The Beatles biopics

Farhan Akhtar is set to make his Hollywood debut soon in Sam Mendes’ ambitious four-film extravaganza on the life of The Beatles. The Indian actor will play sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar in the films, and he recently opened up about the opportunity. Farhan Akhtar will play Pandit Ravi Shankar in Sam Mendes’ The Beatles … Read more

Farhan Akhtar’s Hollywood debut as Ravi Shankar gets Amul India doodle tribute, actor expresses gratitude

Dairy brand Amul India has celebrated Farhan Akhtar’s much-anticipated Hollywood debut with one of its trademark topical tributes. The special creative was unveiled shortly after it was announced that Farhan will portray legendary sitar maestro Ravi Shankar in The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event. Amul India celebrates Farhan Akhtar’s Hollywood debut as Ravi Shankar … Read more