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'Heartbreaking Yet Inspiring': Farhan Akhtar Reacts To Story Of National Level Boxer Turned Auto Driver

Farhan Akhtar reportedly plans to help the underprivileged national level boxer, who had to become an auto driver for a living.

Bollywood star Farhan Akhtar starrer ‘Toofan’ has been making waves ever since the teaser was unveiled. Movie buffs are quite excited to see Farhan in the role of a national level boxer in the much-awaited film. While the ‘Don’ director has played the role of an athlete in ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’, he will be seen in a different avatar in ‘Toofan’. 

Farhan has given his heart and soul to nail the role of a boxer with perfection. The BTS videos from the sets have given us a glimpse of the intense training which he had to undergo in order to prepare for the role.  

The ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ star shared a video of a boxer named Abid Khan, who had to ride an auto to make ends meet. Abid, who is a NIS qualified boxer, had to become an auto driver to earn money for money. 

Farhan, who stumbled upon a video of the boxer on Twitter, lauded him for coping up with situation. 

"This is heartbreaking yet so inspiring to see how humbly this sportsperson has coped with unfulfilled ambition. Can you please share his contact details? @duggal_saurabh," Akhtar wrote on the micro-blogging site. 


Heartbreaking Yet Inspiring': Farhan Akhtar Reacts To Story Of National Level Boxer Turned Auto Driver

Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Toofan’ will premiere directly on May 21 on Amazon Prime Video. The sports drama was originally slated to hit the silver screens in October 2020; however, it couldn’t release due to the COVID-19 crisis.  

The Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra directorial also stars Mrunal Thakur and Paresh Rawal in key roles. The teaser of ‘Toofan’ has received a good response from the audience. 

The 'Rock On' star revealed that he had to undergo physically draining training for his role in 'Toofan'. He wrote, "To wake up at 5am and think about that monster of a drill session waiting for me was, at times, good enough reason to make some random excuse and just stay in bed..!!"

If gossip mills are to be believed, Farhan Akhtar has signed an international project with Marvel Studios. The multi-talented star and Marvel Studios are yet to confirm the rumours. 

Watch this space for more updates! 

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