Farhan Akhtar’s new mission

I DON’T THINK I HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE BRILLIANCE OF CINEMA AS YET. NEED TO MAKE AN ICONIC FILM KARAN JOHAR, FILMMAKER

Director JP Dutta, who is all set to start shooting for his multi-starrer film Paltan, which is based on the Indo-china War of 1962, has decided to not cast any Chinese actors in the film. According to Mid Day, Dutta’s daughter Nidhi, who is also the executive producer of the film, said, “The decision was made last week. It was difficult to convince dad to go ahead without Chinese actors, but we had no option, given the political climate”.

Not many know that actor Farhan Akhtar loves cycling, and now he is keen on taking his love for it to another level. Farhan, who is an avid sports junkie, wants to go cycling all the way from his home in Bandra to Lonavala, Maharashtra, and even return the same way. “By November this year, Farhan is keen on achieving the goal he has set for himself. To be able to achieve the same, he is working hard on his endurance and stamina. He cycles every day to improve his stamina, which has now also become part of PEOPLE ARE FINDING WAYS TO EXPLAIN HOW I’VE CONTINUED TO SURVIVE IN THE INDUSTRY SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT, ACTOR his fitness regimen,” says a source. The actor usually cycles from his home in Bandra to south Mumbai, and has even gone to Borivali National Park along with his friends, says the source, adding, “Sometimes, he even cycles all the way to Haji Ali, Nariman point and Gateway of India.” “Farhan’s regular regime includes cycling 22kms daily, which is followed by a workout. He also plays volleyball twice a week,” says Samir Jaura, Farhan’s fitness trainer. Farhan couldn’t be reached for a comment.

Farhan’s regular regime includes cycling 22kms daily, which is followed by a workout. He also plays volleyball twice a week. SAMIR JAURA, FITNESS TRAINER

HT PHOTO PHOTO: INSTAGRAM/ IRRFAN

PHOTO: ABHEET GIDWANI