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 There are a very few things that
Farhan Akhtar hasn't tasted success with. From
making his directorial debut with landmark film like
DIL CHAHTA HAI to a hit remake like DON, Farhan has
come a long way. And now his fans are eagerly
waiting to see him in a yet another avatar, as actor
and singer in forthcoming release ROCK ON. The
director-actor-singer speaks to our correspondent on
his new roles.
So from a director you are now an actor and a
singer...
(Ha...Ha)...It's nothing like that. I am doing this
film because I liked the story and the role. That's
why when director Abhishek Kapoor came to me, I did
not hesitate much.
But we never knew that there was an actor and singer
in you...
I was never averse to acting. I always liked acting,
only that I never thought of giving it a serious try
but I was always open to it. I was waiting for a
right time because I don't think I could do so many
things at a time. I started as a director and wanted
to focus on my work.
But you are a brilliant singer too. Didn't you think
of singing someday?
Oh...is it so? I was also interested a lot in music
but again I never gave it a serious thought. It just
happened but I really enjoyed the whole experience.
So do you plan to act and sing in the future?
Why not if I enjoy the script... I am in fact acting
in my sister Zoya Akhtar's LUCK BY CHANCE. As of
singing I haven't thought much. I am right now
immersed in ROCK ON.
Okay then tell me how did ROCK ON happen?
Abhishek came up to me with the script, he wanted me
to act. I too liked it and it just happened. But he
was very clear from the beginning that whoever plays
the lead vocalist has to sing. He knew me for a long
time and he trapped me. (Laughs)
But you did justice to the songs?
I learnt playing the guitar and was a great rock fan
but I should also credit Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy who
showed faith in me. I have worked with them earlier
IN DIL CHAHTA HAI LAKSHYA and DON so I know how
talented they are. In fact it was Shankar who honed
my singing skills and a lot of credit goes to him.
Won't you say that ROCK ON is another film that the
audience is waiting for because rock music hasn't
found that much of a place in Bollywood?
That's because Indians have heard international rock
music and sound. But there are so many good
musicians here who haven't been tried out. Had they
been utilized we would have got rock music in Hindi
films long before.
So, you will be the person to look out for once the
film releases?
Come on don't say that. It is a film about four
friends and the story doesn't move if one is missing
out. It is a film of four people, Arjun Rampal, Luke
Kenny, Purab and myself. But at the end of the day
it's Abhishek's film. I must say he has done a
brilliant job.
So what next after Rock On? Acting or back to
direction?
In fact both because I am gearing up for my next
directorial VOICE FROM THE SKY at the same time I
will be acting in LUCK BY CHANCE. I take my job
seriously so once I start these two things my focus
will shift there completely.
And what's your next film all about?
I won't say much but what I can promise is something
interesting...
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