Farhan Akhtar: From Mom's Ultimatum to National Award and Hollywood Dreams

• Farhan Akhtar's mother threatened to throw him out, leading him to write "Dil Chahta Hai" and pursue filmmaking.
• He co-founded Excel Entertainment, producing hits like "Don" and "Gully Boy."
• His directorial debut "Dil Chahta Hai" won a National Award for Best Hindi Film.
• He won a second National Award for "Rock On!!" (as producer) and made his acting debut.
• Farhan is set to portray Ravi Shankar in Sam Mendes' "The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event."