From films to music, the lesser known sides of ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ director Farhan Akhtar
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 3 a.m. | Source: Times of India
Farhan Akhtar never treated music as a side project. Long before audiences embraced him as a singer, songwriting had already shaped his inner world. His voice carries lived emotion rather than polish, which is why his songs feel personal. From rock anthems to reflective tracks, music gives him freedom from the frame. It lets him speak directly, without characters, scripts, or edits, straight from instinct and experience.
