Known to don multiple hats with his craft, Farhan Akhtar is currently gearing up for his upcoming film Toofan, and is shooting for a show brand, simultaneously.?
The actor, known for his spectrum of characters, is undergoing rigorous training and is not skipping any session as the role demands him to sport a different physique, this time. Farhan will be essaying the role of a boxer in Toofan for which he is leaving no stone unturned to get into the skin of the character.?
As Farhan continues the physical preparation, he simultaneously is shooting for brands in the city. The actor who is also known for his exceptional vocal renditions, recently released his debut album 'Echoes', which was globally launched on 12th April, 2019.?
A widely celebrated, successful and influential celebrity in India, Farhan is an actor, screenwriter, director, and producer with countless movies to his credit. He has...
The actor, known for his spectrum of characters, is undergoing rigorous training and is not skipping any session as the role demands him to sport a different physique, this time. Farhan will be essaying the role of a boxer in Toofan for which he is leaving no stone unturned to get into the skin of the character.?
As Farhan continues the physical preparation, he simultaneously is shooting for brands in the city. The actor who is also known for his exceptional vocal renditions, recently released his debut album 'Echoes', which was globally launched on 12th April, 2019.?
A widely celebrated, successful and influential celebrity in India, Farhan is an actor, screenwriter, director, and producer with countless movies to his credit. He has...
- 4/19/2019
- GlamSham
Growing as an artist with every project, Farhan Akhtar shared a picture on social media preaching 'Let It Grow'. Interestingly, the actor is also seen growing his beard as he preps for his upcoming film Toofan. Playing with words and putting it in a smartly structured manner which syncs into a situation, is an art and Farhan Akhtar definitely aces it.
The multi-talented star is currently sweating it out in the gym to achieve the desired physique for a boxer and develop the skills to pack a punch. The actor is also seen in a grown beard in the recent picture he posted.
The actor took to his social media and shared a picture captioning, "Let It Grow", leaving the fans intrigued about the kind of look the actor will be donning for his upcoming film 'Toofan', for which he has started the preparation in full swing.
The...
The multi-talented star is currently sweating it out in the gym to achieve the desired physique for a boxer and develop the skills to pack a punch. The actor is also seen in a grown beard in the recent picture he posted.
The actor took to his social media and shared a picture captioning, "Let It Grow", leaving the fans intrigued about the kind of look the actor will be donning for his upcoming film 'Toofan', for which he has started the preparation in full swing.
The...
- 4/12/2019
- GlamSham
Farhan Akhtar has released the new single, ‘Pain Or Pleasure, the latest track to be taken from his upcoming debut album Echoes, out April 12th. With his tuneful, universal debut album, this gifted musician is ready to speak to people in a fresh and cool new way.
Another new vibe from this amazing album, ‘Pain or Pleasure’ features brilliant vocals with a grungy, rough flavor, which is reminiscent of the likes of Chris Rea, Tom Petty and Marc Knopfler. This vibrantly wicked groove has a strong bassline punctuated with slick guitar licks.
Get a sneak listen here
The new single follows the release of ‘Seagull’, which was originally written as a poem 25 years ago, the song deals with the aftermath of a relationship that had reached a premature end.
Echoes is the story of Farhan’s life, a set of classic-sounding, self-written songs that reflect a childhood steeped in the...
Another new vibe from this amazing album, ‘Pain or Pleasure’ features brilliant vocals with a grungy, rough flavor, which is reminiscent of the likes of Chris Rea, Tom Petty and Marc Knopfler. This vibrantly wicked groove has a strong bassline punctuated with slick guitar licks.
Get a sneak listen here
The new single follows the release of ‘Seagull’, which was originally written as a poem 25 years ago, the song deals with the aftermath of a relationship that had reached a premature end.
Echoes is the story of Farhan’s life, a set of classic-sounding, self-written songs that reflect a childhood steeped in the...
- 4/8/2019
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Rodrigo y Gabriela made acoustic guitars the focus of their choreographed performance of single “Mettavolution” on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The Mexican duo offered a live rendition of their new album cut with the help of a few skilled dancers.
In the clip, the pair are joined by a group of six dancers holding matching guitars who move in motion to the past-paced, lyric-free instrumentals. As the musicians play faster and faster, the dancers leave their guitars behind and perform a choreographed dance behind the two. As the track comes to a climax,...
In the clip, the pair are joined by a group of six dancers holding matching guitars who move in motion to the past-paced, lyric-free instrumentals. As the musicians play faster and faster, the dancers leave their guitars behind and perform a choreographed dance behind the two. As the track comes to a climax,...
- 3/27/2019
- by Emily Zemler
- Rollingstone.com
The very multi-talented Farhan Akhtar who has won hearts over with his acting, directing and singing skills, recently took centre stage at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2018 in Delhi with Hollywood star Will Smith. The star who is known for his versatility had a fun chat Will Smith as he convinced him to shake a leg with him on a Bollywood track, sending all the fans in a frenzy.
At the summit, Farhan Akhtar and Will Smith candidly indulged in a heart-felt conversation about childhood, struggle as an artiste, dealing with failure. Will Smith also revealed how he set the goals for himself to be the best movie star in the world, inspiring so many others through his journey.
The Hollywood actor who felt at-ease with Farhan Akhtar, also cheekily expressed that performing a Bollywood dance sequence has been one of the top things on his bucket list. He was...
At the summit, Farhan Akhtar and Will Smith candidly indulged in a heart-felt conversation about childhood, struggle as an artiste, dealing with failure. Will Smith also revealed how he set the goals for himself to be the best movie star in the world, inspiring so many others through his journey.
The Hollywood actor who felt at-ease with Farhan Akhtar, also cheekily expressed that performing a Bollywood dance sequence has been one of the top things on his bucket list. He was...
- 10/12/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
We first heard and loved the tune and now Farhan Akhtar has shared the video for his debut single, ‘Rearview Mirror’, the first single from his upcoming debut album Echoes, which will drop on January 25th.
Farhan says, “I wanted the video to reflect my own experience of moving on from a situation that seemed devastating into something new and hopeful. It’s about passing on the sentiment of looking forward and embracing positive change.”
The video follows three strangers as their stories interweave, from simply passing in the street to sparking life-changing outcomes, while Farhan sings. Accompanied by the euphoric track, the video visualises the song’s narrative of reflecting on changing personal circumstances.
Farhan has written and recorded his deeply personal debut album. Echoes is the story of his life, a set of classic-sounding, self-written songs that reflect a childhood steeped in the greats of both Indian music...
Farhan says, “I wanted the video to reflect my own experience of moving on from a situation that seemed devastating into something new and hopeful. It’s about passing on the sentiment of looking forward and embracing positive change.”
The video follows three strangers as their stories interweave, from simply passing in the street to sparking life-changing outcomes, while Farhan sings. Accompanied by the euphoric track, the video visualises the song’s narrative of reflecting on changing personal circumstances.
Farhan has written and recorded his deeply personal debut album. Echoes is the story of his life, a set of classic-sounding, self-written songs that reflect a childhood steeped in the greats of both Indian music...
- 9/22/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
As we told you earlier this week Farhan Akhtar is getting his sing on and has been working on his debut album. Today, the actor-producer-director-singer has released his debut single, ‘Rearview Mirror’, the first track from his upcoming debut album, Echoes.
Channelling the timelessness of early David Bowie and with a tinge of Dire Straits, ‘Rearview Mirror’ is a cool blend of soft rock, with an underlying driving beat. With full of feeling vocals by Farhan, the track is emboldened with delicate melodies and introspecitive lyrics that all comes together to bring a new sound and cool groove.
Apparently the track is also a reflective take on changing personal circumstances. Accoridng to Farhan, the track deals with his recent separation from his wife. “It’s me dealing with the guilt of being the one who ended the relationship. But it’s important to move past the guilt so as to evolve.
Channelling the timelessness of early David Bowie and with a tinge of Dire Straits, ‘Rearview Mirror’ is a cool blend of soft rock, with an underlying driving beat. With full of feeling vocals by Farhan, the track is emboldened with delicate melodies and introspecitive lyrics that all comes together to bring a new sound and cool groove.
Apparently the track is also a reflective take on changing personal circumstances. Accoridng to Farhan, the track deals with his recent separation from his wife. “It’s me dealing with the guilt of being the one who ended the relationship. But it’s important to move past the guilt so as to evolve.
- 9/7/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Farhan Akhtar has a brand new announcement and we have to say we can’t wait to hear more! In fact, the actor, screenwriter, director and producer is getting ready to release a song and has just revealed he has an album ready to drop. Farhan’s first English language track titled ‘Rearview Window’ will hit the airwaves on Friday. The full album, titled Echoes, will be released later but first we get a taste with ‘Rearview Window’, which is said to be a cool blend of soft rock orchestration and delicate melodies tinged with subtle psychedelia.
A hugely influential figure in India, and huge Bollywood star, Farhan’s wildly successful career encompasses the roles of actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He has also written music for various Bollywood films including Bride And Prejudice and the critically acclaimed Rock On!!!.
Here’s a little listen!
It fills my heart with...
A hugely influential figure in India, and huge Bollywood star, Farhan’s wildly successful career encompasses the roles of actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He has also written music for various Bollywood films including Bride And Prejudice and the critically acclaimed Rock On!!!.
Here’s a little listen!
It fills my heart with...
- 9/4/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Jason M. Gallagher Mar 19, 2019
Samus Aran has been fighting Space Pirates for over 30 years now. Which is her greatest adventure?
A new Metroid Prime game is on the way! Confirmed at E3 2017, Metroid Prime 4 is a new entry in the classic series of Metroid games for the GameCube and Wii, and it's being developed by Retro Studios. But Metroid's legacy goes far beyond the Prime series.
More than thirty years ago, players thought the badass character they were playing as was a man, only to have Samus Aran surprise everyone when she took the helmet off, a major moment in gaming history that paved the way for more female protagonists in the '90s and '00s.
Metroid has never been afraid to try something new. This is the series that transitioned from 2D to first-person without a hitch, but then followed that up with a pinball game. While some...
Samus Aran has been fighting Space Pirates for over 30 years now. Which is her greatest adventure?
A new Metroid Prime game is on the way! Confirmed at E3 2017, Metroid Prime 4 is a new entry in the classic series of Metroid games for the GameCube and Wii, and it's being developed by Retro Studios. But Metroid's legacy goes far beyond the Prime series.
More than thirty years ago, players thought the badass character they were playing as was a man, only to have Samus Aran surprise everyone when she took the helmet off, a major moment in gaming history that paved the way for more female protagonists in the '90s and '00s.
Metroid has never been afraid to try something new. This is the series that transitioned from 2D to first-person without a hitch, but then followed that up with a pinball game. While some...
- 9/12/2016
- Den of Geek
One of Ireland's most successful novelists, loved for her kindness and generosity of spirit
Maeve Binchy, who has died aged 72, was a larger-than-life author and journalist, whose novels about love and romance in Ireland sold more than 40m copies in 37 languages. Among the most popular were Light a Penny Candle (1982), Echoes (1985), Circle of Friends (1990) and Tara Road (1998). The last of these, the story of two women who exchange homes in Ireland and the Us for a magical summer, was promoted by Oprah Winfrey, ensuring runaway sales. In 1995 Circle of Friends, about childhood friends from the village of Knockglen, was made into a film starring Chris O'Donnell and Minnie Driver. Tara Road and the short story How About You? also became feature films, and The Lilac Bus (1984) and Echoes were made into television films.
Maeve's novels dealt with issues such as betrayal and child-parent relationships, tensions between rural and urban life,...
Maeve Binchy, who has died aged 72, was a larger-than-life author and journalist, whose novels about love and romance in Ireland sold more than 40m copies in 37 languages. Among the most popular were Light a Penny Candle (1982), Echoes (1985), Circle of Friends (1990) and Tara Road (1998). The last of these, the story of two women who exchange homes in Ireland and the Us for a magical summer, was promoted by Oprah Winfrey, ensuring runaway sales. In 1995 Circle of Friends, about childhood friends from the village of Knockglen, was made into a film starring Chris O'Donnell and Minnie Driver. Tara Road and the short story How About You? also became feature films, and The Lilac Bus (1984) and Echoes were made into television films.
Maeve's novels dealt with issues such as betrayal and child-parent relationships, tensions between rural and urban life,...
- 7/31/2012
- by Conor O'Clery
- The Guardian - Film News
Members of the Irish film and television industry have this morning paid tribute to best-selling novelist Maeve Binchy who has died aged 72 following a short illness. Ms Binchy was born in Dalkey in Co Dublin. Many of her novels and short stories have been adapted for both the big and small screen. 'Circle of Friends' (1995), 'Tara Road' (2005) and 'How About You' (2007) were all made into feature films and shot in Ireland, while 'The Lilac Bus' (1990) and 'Anner House' (2007) were made into TV movies. Her novel 'Echoes' was also made into a four-part TV series in 1988.
- 7/31/2012
- IFTN
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