{"id":325720,"date":"2026-04-28T10:53:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T05:23:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/?p=325720"},"modified":"2026-04-28T10:53:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T05:23:50","slug":"farhan-akhtar-shares-lesson-from-don-3-fiasco-just-take-it-in-your-stride-bollywood-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebiztoday.news\/index.php\/2026\/04\/28\/farhan-akhtar-shares-lesson-from-don-3-fiasco-just-take-it-in-your-stride-bollywood-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Farhan Akhtar shares lesson from Don 3 fiasco: \u201cJust take it in your stride\u201d : Bollywood News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-2119157\"><meta data-pjax=\"\" itemprop=\"url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.bollywoodhungama.com\/news\/bollywood\/farhan-akhtar-shares-lesson-from-don-3-fiasco-just-take-it-in-your-stride\/\"><meta data-pjax=\"\" itemprop=\"keywords\" content=\"Don 3,Don 3 controversy,Don 3 delay,Don Franchise,Excel Entertainment,Farhan Akhtar,News,Ranveer Singh\"> &#8216;);<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}); <\/p>\n<p>Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar has opened up in regards to the challenges surrounding <em>Don 3<\/em>, offering a measured response amid continuing speculation over the film\u2019s status. In a recent interaction with The Hollywood Reporter India, Farhan reflected on setbacks and uncertainty, saying the experience has taught him one necessary lesson: to all the time expect surprises.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload aligncenter size-full wp-image-2119160\" src=\"https:\/\/stat4.bollywoodhungama.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Farhan-Akhtar-on-lesson-from-Don-3-fiasco.jpeg\" alt=\"Farhan Akhtar shares lesson from Don 3 fiasco: \u201cJust take it in your stride\u201d\" width=\"620\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"img-dscp\">Farhan Akhtar shares lesson from Don 3 fiasco: \u201cJust take it in your stride\u201d<\/span><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"imagnary-id\" value=\"2119157\"><span id=\"imagnary-data\" class=\"loading\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Speaking candidly, Farhan said, \u201cWhat I&#8217;ve learned is to expect the unexpected. Nothing may be taken as a right until you truly have it on film. That\u2019s really what it&#8217;s.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He looked back initially of his profession and the individuals who believed in him early on. \u201cI also feel that from the time that I started, from that moment when Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna, Preity Zinta, Dimple Kapadia, Saif Ali Khan, and Ritesh Sidhwani, as my partner, till they got here on and said yes, \u2018let\u2019s make this film\u2019 \u2013 from that moment on I&#8217;ve had essentially the most incredible ride,\u201d he shared.<\/p>\n<p>Farhan added that his profession has largely been shaped by meaningful collaborations, whether as a director or actor. \u201cIt has just been about working with the people I would like to work with, whether directing them or acting in movies that I would like to act in with directors. And it has been amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He further acknowledged that difficult phases are a part of any long profession and needs to be handled with maturity. \u201cYou realise that sooner or later, there shall be a period that\u2019s going to be a bit bit tougher. You&#8217;ve had it good, so it\u2019s okay\u2026 Just take it in your stride.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>His remarks come at a time when <em>Don 3<\/em> has remained in headlines because of reports of delays and changes involving the forged. Ranveer Singh had been officially announced as the brand new face of the franchise in 2023, entering into certainly one of Hindi cinema\u2019s most iconic roles. Nonetheless, later reports suggested that the actor had exited the project amid scheduling and artistic issues. 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