Mumbai: It has been a decade since Farhan Akhtar last directed a film but the filmmaker-actor doesn't mind the hiatus as he feels fortunate to have played diverse roles in front of the camera. Akhtar made his directorial debut in 2001 with Dil Chahta Hai and followed it up with projects like Hrithik Roshan-headlined Lakshya in 2004 and Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Don (2006).
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Akhtar, who rose to spotlight as an actor with films like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Dil Dhadakne Do and The Sky is Pink, said it's a struggle to refuse interesting acting opportunities. His last film as a director was Don 2, which was released in 2011.
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"To a certain extent, it is true that the director in me has taken a backseat because of the interesting parts I am being offered. I do feel lucky with the kind of work I've gotten to do over the years. When things come your way, it's difficult to say no because they're so exciting.
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"You have a design for your life but life has a design for you. So you have to find the right balance. But I have also been working towards my directorial (venture) while looking for acting opportunities," Akhtar, who made his acting debut with 2008 music drama Rock On!! said in an interview.
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The actor is currently looking forward to the release of his latest film as a lead in the sports-drama Toofaan. Helmed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Toofaan chronicles the transformation of Aziz Ali aka Ajju Bhaifrom a henchman to a national-level boxer. Akhtar and Mehra previously worked on Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, another sports drama, in 2013.
