Naseeruddin's criticism of my work was 'distasteful': Farhan Akhtar
What's the story
Farhan Akhtar has responded to veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah's past criticism of his 2013 film, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. In an interview with India TV, Akhtar called Shah's public remarks "distasteful." He said he was disappointed by the comments as he had known Shah for years and they had worked together on Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.
Displeasure
Here's what Akhtar said
Akhtar said, "I have known him for so many years. We worked together in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. He knows me ever since I was a child." "He is a great performer and a great actor, but the only thing that I didn't like was that if you want me to improve in my work, then there is a way of communicating that."
Communication
'I found that distasteful'
Akhtar added, "I would have picked up a phone and told the person to come home." "I have watched your film, and I found these points lacking, and if you're passionate about acting, then you should work on these things. This is a way of communicating." "But to go in the press and say this... I found that distasteful."
Critique
Shah had earlier said this about 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag'
In 2013, Shah had called Bhaag Milkha Bhaag "a completely fake film" and criticized Akhtar's performance. He said, "Farhan has no doubt worked very hard, but building up muscles and growing your hair is not exactly working hard on your acting." Despite the criticism, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag became a major box-office success and earned widespread praise for its music, direction, and inspiring storytelling. It's streaming on Amazon Prime Video.