Farhan Akhtar talks about how he was raised ‘without a religion’: ‘I was taught to question everything’ | Filmymeet

Farhan Akhtar, who is one of the most talented filmmakers of our time, recently opened up about his upbringing. Born to Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, Farhan was raised ‘without a religion’. The actor-filmmaker also opened up about how he celebrated every festival while growing up.
In an interview with Faye D’Souza, Farhan stated that his father raised him ‘without a religion’ and also encouraged him to ‘question everything’.He expressed that when one is raised without a religion, one automatically questions everything. He also shared that his father never discouraged him from believing in God, however, he and his siblings imbibed what they saw.
The actor-director also spoke about how his father fostered an environment where logic and scientific evidence were valued. He acknowledged that while many people find comfort in faith, those who do not rely on it might struggle to achieve the same sense of security.
The filmmaker-actor also recalled how he celebrated festivals during his childhood. He recalled that, as a child, the most enjoyable aspect of religion was the festive celebrations, which included spending time with friends and indulging in sumptuous food. He recalled how his mother ensured that festivals like Holi, Diwali, Eid, and Christmas were celebrated with enthusiasm in their household. Farhan expressed the belief that festivals are more cultural than religious, viewing them as celebrations of culture, which he finds to be a remarkable tradition.

On the work front, Farhan Akhtar is currently working on the third installment of his franchise ‘Don’. Though Shah Rukh Khan headlined the previous two installments, in the upcoming, Ranveer Singh will replace SRK.