Monday, December 22, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

Farhan Akhtar Keen To Learn About His Roots

Darpan News Desk IANS, 17 Aug, 2017 12:54 PM
  • Farhan Akhtar Keen To Learn About His Roots
Actor-singer and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar is excited about his visit to Khairabad in Uttar Pradesh, where he is keen to learn about his roots and pay respects to his ancestors.
 
Khairabad is a town and a municipal board in Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh.
 
Farhan, son of veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar, on Thursday took to Instgram, where he shared a photograph of himself dressed in a white pyjama and an indigo blue printed kurta. 
 
"Morning... Off to Lucknow and then onward to Khairabad today.. a journey to pay respects to my ancestors and learn more about my roots," he captioned the image. 
 
The "Rock On!!" actor, 43, is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film "Lucknow Central", directed by Ranjit Tiwari.
 
Farhan along with the co-stars of "Lucknow Central" launched a new song from the upcoming film before 4,000 inmates at the Yerwada Central Jail in Pune on the 71st Independence Day on Tuesday.
 
The film is slated to release on September 15.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Didn't Dwell On Nehru-lady Mountbatten In Film: Gurinder Chadha

"I believe that Nehru-ji and Lady Mountbatten had a great fondness for each other. 

Didn't Dwell On Nehru-lady Mountbatten In Film: Gurinder Chadha

I'm In Favour Of Women-Oriented Films: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who features in Sridevi-starrer "Mom", says he is all for women-oriented movies.

I'm In Favour Of Women-Oriented Films: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

SEE PICS: Karisma Kapoor's European Vacation Wardrobe Is Something To Die For

SEE PICS: Karisma Kapoor's European Vacation Wardrobe Is Something To Die For
Karisma Kapoor’s kids, Samiera and Kiaan, are with her for some quality family time in Budapest. They have finally hit Disneyland in Paris.

SEE PICS: Karisma Kapoor's European Vacation Wardrobe Is Something To Die For

Yo Yo Honey Singh Reveals How He Creates His Tunes

Yo Yo Honey Singh Reveals How He Creates His Tunes
The musician reveals that he still prefers to compose his tunes on the harmonium and then uses the sound mixer.

Yo Yo Honey Singh Reveals How He Creates His Tunes

'Pardes' Actress Mahima Chaudhary's Cousin Brother And Sister-in-law Killed In A Road Accident!

'Pardes' Actress Mahima Chaudhary's Cousin Brother And Sister-in-law Killed In A Road Accident!
It has been reported that actress Mahima Chaudhary's cousin brother Surya Pratap Singh and his wife Aanchal died in a car crash.

'Pardes' Actress Mahima Chaudhary's Cousin Brother And Sister-in-law Killed In A Road Accident!

'My Work Speaks For Me', Says Sudesh Lehri

'My Work Speaks For Me', Says Sudesh Lehri
A comedian par excellence with a witty comic timing, Sudesh Lehri has created a niche for himself. Starting his career many years ago from 'Comedy Circus', life has come a full circle with again an entertaining show on Sony TV itself.

'My Work Speaks For Me', Says Sudesh Lehri