Farhan Akhtar on his politics and his art
His name could replace the dictionary meaning of ‘cool’.
In conversation at Algebra, Farhan Akhtar was everything we thought he was going to be. And more.
Funny, but also insightful. Charming, but also candid. Self-aware, but also self-deprecating.
In an intimate conversation that covered everything from his parents’ divorce to his sister Zoya’s bullying and his very special relationship with music, Farhan exemplified just why both men and women – and this was evident in the gender-neutral catcalls he received from the audience – can’t get enough of him.And this was before he’d even picked up his guitar. When he did, the hall went wild and you were reminded that for all his easygoing charm, this man answers to the word rockstar like few others.
For a glimpse of the Akhtar magic, watch the full session above.
