Farhan Akhtar kickstarts birthday with intimate family gathering, see pic

Farhan Akhtar with his family. Pic/ Shabana Azmi Instagram

Multi-hyphenated talent Farhan Akhtar has turned a year older today. The actor-singer-filmmaker celebrated his birthday with his family members with cake-cutting. Shabana Azmi who is Farhan's stepmother took to Instagram to share a lovely family picture from the 'Rock On' star's midnight birthday celebrations.

Sharing the picture, actress Shabana Azmi wrote, "Salgirah mubarak betu #FarhanAkhtar. Jeete raho khush raho bahut saara pyar". Birthday boy Farhan Akhtar can be seen posing in a black t-shirt and pants giving a big wide smile. His wife and actor Shibani Akhtar is seen standing beside him in a grey t-shirt and blue denims. The couple is flanked by Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar. Farhan's filmmaker sister Zoya Akhtar is also seen standing beside Javed Akhtar.

Meanwhile, Farhan Akhtar has announced two exciting projects for his directorial- 'Jee Le Zaraa' and 'Don 3'. While 'Jee Le Zaraa' was announced a couple of years ago with Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif in the lead, it is yet to go one floors. The movie, set to be an all-female buddy road movie, boasts an impressive cast. Zoya Akhtar, along with co-writer Reema Kagti, has crafted a captivating storyline that promises to deliver an engaging cinematic experience.

Farhan Akhtar who last directed the 2011 film 'Don 2' also announced the return of the 'Don' franchise albeit with a new face. It was announced that Shah Rukh Khan will be replaced by Ranveer Singh as the new 'Don'. The announcement video featured Ranveer mouthing the popular '11 mulkhon ki police' line. While some were excited for this change in casting, some expressed displeasure. In a recent dialogue with BBC Asian Network, Farhan Akhtar discussed the decision to cast Ranveer as the new Don. He shared that Ranveer, just like Akhtar himself, experienced a mix of excitement and anxiety when stepping into the shoes previously filled by Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan. Farhan's sentiment echoed the situation when Shah Rukh Khan had succeeded Amitabh Bachchan in the role, which also sparked a similar initial skepticism.

Farhan conveyed his anticipation for the project, praising Ranveer's talents and expressing his confidence that the actor would excel in the role. Emphasizing that an actor's style and flair play a significant role in making the character their own, Farhan shared his conviction that Ranveer possessed the necessary attributes to make the portrayal successful. He also revealed that the responsibility now lies more with him to ensure the film aligns with his creative vision.