Trinamul Congress Is What Farhan Akhtar Has Joined

Political parties have always approached film personalities to encash on their popularity. The latest is that actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has since joined the advisory panel of the Trinamool Congress’ youth wing to give suggestions on cultural activities.
Farhan however clarified that he is not involved in any political activity of the party. He tweeted, “The Media has reported that I have joined the Trinamool Congress Youth Wing. The truth is that I have been asked to be a member on an advisory board for cultural activities, in my capacity as an actor/filmmaker. This is in my understanding, to be an apolitical board. I hope this will clear my stand on this decision once and for all.”
The advisory board has been set up by West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress that has formed a youth wing to be led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s nephew Abhishek Banerjee.
Apart from Farhan, the youth wing has decided to conduct a membership drive roping in personalities like tennis star Leander Paes and tech evangelist Sam Pitroda as advisers. Source
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The Poetries In ZNMD Said By Farhan Akhtar To Get A Face Of Audio CDs

Of all the films released in the recent times, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara happens to be one of the films that stood out, courtesy its quintessential male bonding story and the stunning visuals.
Even though all the actors delivered some of their best performances, it was Farhan Akhtar’s poetries that became the toast of the film.
And if you happen to be one of those who went gaga over Farhan Akhtar’s poetry in the film, then gear up for more.
These poems that were penned by Javed Akhtar will now be released as audio CDs soon. Source
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Dil Chahta Hai Completes 10 Years; Farhan Akhtar To Celebrate

Farhan Akhtar is highly inspired by Aamir Khan’s style, who recently celebrated 10 years of his production house and his epic film LAGAAN.
Now Farhan is all set to celebrate 10 years of his directorial debut DIL CHAHTA HAI, a film that showcased the Indian youth in a new light .The director will take people down memory lane by screening the film along with its cast and crew at Taj Enlighten Film Society’s ‘Naya Cinema Festival’!
Pranav Ashar, Founder member of Taj Enlighten Film Society confirms, “The festival is called Naya Cinema Festival which will be held from the July 15 to July 31. Farhan’s DIL CHAHTA HAI was released exactly ten years back on 24th July and we plan to have a screening exactly on the same day. The festival will celebrate directors whose debuts or second films have been path-breaking. Among the confirmed names are Aparna Sen’s 36 CHOWRINGHEE LANE and Kundan Shah’s JAANE BHI DO YAARO. The festival will be held at Cinemax, NCPA, Edward cinema and some other places.”
Speaking about the filmmaker-actor, Pranav said, “Farhan was the first one to become a member of this society. He has always been very supportive. In fact, when we approached him to inaugurate the festival, he immediately agreed. The film had received tremendous praise from critics for portraying contemporary Indian youth as cosmopolitan and urban. Apart from the screening, he will have an interactive session with the audience and speak about the making of the film.” Source
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