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Farhan Akhtar on Jee Le Zaraa: Fear of Losing Director's Touch
22 Nov
Summary
- Director Farhan Akhtar feared his skills would be doubted after a 12-year directing hiatus.
- He declined other acting opportunities for two years to focus on the delayed project.
- Jee Le Zaraa is the third friendship-themed film from Excel Entertainment.
Director Farhan Akhtar has shared candid details about the intense period of self-doubt he experienced while 'Jee Le Zaraa' faced repeated delays. He admitted to putting all other professional prospects on hold for approximately two years to dedicate himself to this particular project, which he had planned to direct immediately after his 2021 film 'Toofaan.'
During this extended wait, Akhtar confessed to feeling a sense of wasted time and personal insecurity, particularly concerning his directorial capabilities. The 12-year interval since his last directorial work led him to fear that others might question his skills, a concern he discussed with a therapist to navigate.
'Jee Le Zaraa,' starring Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, and Priyanka Chopra, is highly anticipated as Excel Entertainment's third film centered on friendship, following acclaimed movies like 'Dil Chahta Hai' and 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.'
