Farhan Akhtar has announced his next collaboration. Six years after Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, the actor is all set to star in another sports drama, titled Toofan, a heartfelt story of a boxer. The film will be directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
“Thrilled to share that 6 years after Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, @rakeyshommehra and I are reuniting to create ‘Toofan’.. a heartfelt story of a boxer. Hope for your best wishes as we embark on this new journey. Love,” wrote Farhan on Twitter.
According to a report in Mumbai Mirror, the film is not a biopic. It’s a fictional story written by Anjum Rajabali, produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani.
Farhan will begin his training as boxer soon, and filming is expected to begin this year.
(Source: Mumbai Mirror)
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