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Director of films like Dil Chahta Hai, Lakshya and Don – Farhan Akhtar had come to chat with his fans on the IndiaFM celebrity chat on Friday, Nov 3. The filmmaker thoroughly enjoyed the chatting experience. Here are some interesting excerpts of the chat

Raj : Hello farhan I am from Nepal
farhan : hello raj
Nikit : Hi, I am from Australia, thought that DON was excellent
Sharj : Hi farhan
Nash : hi farhan
farhan : thank you very much. I like australia very much
farhan : hi everyone

jagan : heyy farhan, its high time u sported a new hair cut..
farhan : i am cutting my hair for my role in The Fakir now, so hopefully that will please you

I am cutting my hair for my role in ‘The Fakir’ now, so hopefully that will please you
Raj : are u still single
farhan : no i am not single...

Nikit : I wanted to ask if you had a production company address that I might be able to write to, as I am a film student, looking to gain some experience, if you are able to help
farhan : sure... my company address is Excel entertainment. you can look it up on www.excelmovies.com

niranjan : Amongst all your three films, which one is your most favorite and why?
farhan : Dil chahta hai as fisrt love is always special as is the first anything...

chintan : FARHAN.... A lot of critics are saying different things but...As a director, were you satisfied with DON as a Final product?
farhan : no i am not disappointed by the criticism, I am glad that the film has done well and the critics are having to re think their analogies

vikram : hi farhan,ur don was gud...y did u opt for a new cmraman.mohanan .when u hve wokred with biggies like chandran,pope,btw wht do u thk abt chandran?
farhan : i think ravi k. chandran is one of the best cinematographers we have here

sam : whats up with honeymoon travels? whats the stoiryline...looks cool from the promo
farhan : Honeymoon Travels is a fun film about 6 couples on a package vacation to Goa... a great cast, good story... truly enjoyable. I'm glad to be associated with it

Nash : farhan all your works are different, do you not fear never being classed as an 'auteur'
farhan : No I do not stop to think about tags or titles for myself at any time. We all must enjoy what we are doing

I do not stop to think about tags or titles for myself at any time. We all must enjoy what we are doing
hysteria : Hi :) Have not yet watched DON , planning to watch it soon. I'm happy that it's doing so well..
farhan : thanks hysteria.... hope you enjoy it

BHAVIN : HI FARHAN I WANT TO HERE BOX OFFICE STATUS OF DON FROM YOU.PLEASE
farhan : Don is currently in the top three hits of 2006

dch : how would u feel if someone from ur generation wanted to remake dil chahta hai in todays times again?
farhan : I would be flattered but would expect them to get the remake rights off me and not call it an inspiration

dch : how would u feel if someone from ur generation wanted to remake dil chahta hai in today’s times again? farhan : I would be flattered but would expect them to get the remake rights from me and not call it an inspiration
niranjan : hey in lakshya dvd it is said that u r making a film named A VOICE FROM THE SKY....is it your next project?
farhan : yes it is.... voice from the sky is up next for me

syed : Mr Akhtar i watched Don dont u think u focused more on style rather than the script although i loved your don
farhan : Thanks syed. No i don't think so, style is not as important as content for me. But one can use style to make the storytelling more effective

BHAVIN : YOUR TAKE ON KANK??
farhan : I am not a good reviewer of films bhavin

don : why dint u join nachbaliye2???
farhan : was busy with the post production on Don

anmol : hi farhan. i luved ur version of don especially da climax. there's scope 4 a sequel. r u planning 2 make a sequel 2 it?
farhan : I have not closed the doors on a sequel.... Don is around and will return when he is good and ready

belphegor : Hi Farhan, Please sign AAMIRKHAN as new DON in the sequel. In Hollywood - we see different actors as James Bond then why can't we see here different actors as DON. Besides, AAMIR is a perfectionist so everyone sit up and watch what he does to the role - pl. revert
farhan : Hi Belphegor, as much as I love Aamir and his work and his films as a director I do not think he will make a very good Don. He looks too nice to be that mean!

DON : why does DON becomes vijay if he don't want to hide ?
farhan : thats a good question Don! To create a new identity for himself. Function freely in the world without having the law on his back

jinn : Hi Farhan! Being Son of such talented parents, what are the best and worse quality u have aopted from your parents and among your parents who u think is more talented...Comment Please!
farhan : Hi Jinn. the best quality I haven't adopted yet and I am filled with the few bad qualities that they have between them.

Nash : how much did don cost to make?
farhan : it was roughly about 7-8 million dollars

dch : mr. akhtar have u seen jaanemann..and if yes then wat is ur take on it?
farhan : I have seen Jaanemann, and I liked the directors method of storytelling

I have seen Jaanemann, and I liked the director’s method of storytelling
shobhi : does vijay return in don 2 smhw
farhan : No Shobhi. He's dead! RIP

bollywood : farhan...is this really u????!!!!
farhan : Yes bollywood... it really is, don't know how that proves it. LUV

Charla : who is your current favorite actor in the industry?
farhan : I am not adverse to working with any actor who I feel lends himself well to my script.

chintan : According to you in the year 2006, which is the best film released so far?(except DON)
farhan : Lage Raho Munnabhai

belphegor : Farhan, you are underestimating AAMIR - don't forget, no one expected him to be a TAPORI - but look what he did in RANGILA
farhan : no I am not underestimating him, he does not fit my vision of what I would like Don to be like... that does not undermine him as an actor in any way.

rach : Farhan I just loved your movie especially climax and 2 songs yeh mere dil and kaike
farhan : thank you rach

Tarun : Hi Farhan, i liked all the 3 movies directed by u...keep in up Bro!
farhan : thank you tarun

fanaa^^ : hi farhan...im from pakistan.....why dont you make films like dil chahta hai ????
farhan : I did make dil chahta hai, just trying my hand at other stuff I've always wanted to do.... but will keep your request in mind for the future

srk FAN : WEN WILL BE UR NEXT VISIT TO DUBAI ?? SINCE I AM A U.A.E NATOINAL AND YES WAT HOTEL DO U STAY IN ???
farhan : don't know when I'll visit dubal next and which hotel i'll be in? sorry

london crew : so farhan what happens to priyanka at the end?
farhan : She gets dumped! Isn't it tragic?

pasha : hey farhan... im abig fan of yours..
farhan : thanks pasha

KPS : HI FARHAN, I M KAUSTBH, WHY DON LACKS ENERGY, ITS NOT GOOD FILM AT ALL EXCEPT ITS STYLISH..WITH RESPECT TO YOUR TALENT ., I M ASKING THIS QUESTION .. PELASE COMMENT ON IMPROVEMENTS WHICH YOU STILL CAN DO IN DON ?
farhan : Can't do anything to it now KPS, sorry to have disappointed you... since you do genuinely seem to care about me and my work

Vivek : hi farhan when will you be releasing the dvd of Don soon??? i'm eagerly waiting for it........ and plz ma