Quotes from Farhan Akhtar

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

I am very fond of technology and like to keep pace with change.

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 usually play volleyball three times a week.

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

One fear setting on filmmakers is that the audience no longer has any patience. They want things to constantly move.

I remember so clearly as a kid, my biggest problem in life was I used to never follow up on anything.

Work does affect my personal life, as it consumes most of my time. It takes away a lot from my family time.

I basically like a bit more control. Even in my personal life, I need things to be done on time. If it's not done, I get impatient.

'Dil Chahta Hai' is not the first film about friendship. 'Lakshya' is not the first film about war and coming of age.

In any case, I am not a great one to make plans for the future.

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.

To me, action has to come from the plot.

As the director, you are the organiser who has to have all the answers. You are the person with maximum clarity.

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 feel nervous before performing in live concerts, but it does not last more than five minutes.

As an actor, I am extremely fortunate to portray Milkha Singh on the big screen.

'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 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.

Amitabh Bachchan was the coolest character in every movie.

I guess just enjoying what you do and always wanting more of that enjoyment, satisfaction, and putting something together creatively - that gives me a lot of happiness.

I think nothing can be taken for granted - be it the fact that you get to work with a certain kind of talent, certain kinds of budgets, or that the audience looks forward to your work.

From being in a film and shooting to just being in a studio with my guitar and musicians was a welcome change.

Being a parent to my daughters, son to my parents, and friends to many people, I would wish for a society that's fair to everyone, that's free of prejudice and as non-divisive as possible.