Archive · 3 Jun 2025
Javed Akhtar on Working with Children Zoya and Farhan
Javed Akhtar, a famous writer in Indian cinema, says that working with his children, Zoya and Farhan Akhtar, is harder than working with others.
He mentions Zoya is a tough director to work with.
He also explains that Zoya and Farhan have different filmmaking styles.
Zoya is known for movies like 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara', while Farhan directed 'Dil Chahta Hai' and is preparing for 'Don 3'.
Javed Akhtar finds it more challenging to work with his children, Zoya and Farhan, than with others.
Javed Akhtar describes Zoya Akhtar as a 'tough taskmaster' to work with.
Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar have different filmmaking styles.
Zoya Akhtar directed films like 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' and 'Gully Boy'.
Farhan Akhtar directed 'Dil Chahta Hai' and is working on 'Don 3'.
- Who
- Javed Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar
- What
- Javed Akhtar discusses the challenges of working with his children, Zoya and Farhan Akhtar.
- When
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- Where
- N/A
- Why
- Javed Akhtar was sharing his experience working with his children in the film industry.
- Javed Akhtar's Profession
- Lyricist, Scriptwriter
- Zoya Akhtar's Profession
- Director, Producer
- Farhan Akhtar's Profession
- Actor, Director, Writer
- Zoya Akhtar's Films' Themes
- Zoya's films explore relationships and modern life
- Farhan Akhtar's Films' Themes
- Farhan's films include action and friendship themes
