Why is Farhan Akhtar Thanking the Universe for His Furry Companions?

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Key Takeaways
- Farhan Akhtar expresses gratitude for his pets.
- The connection between humans and animals is profound.
- Farhan's upcoming film is titled ‘120 Bahadur’.
- Recent controversies in Bollywood highlight the importance of creator rights.
- AI's role in filmmaking continues to spark discussions.
Mumbai, Aug 11 (NationPress) Bollywood's multi-talented Farhan Akhtar is expressing heartfelt gratitude to the universe for his beloved furry companions as he prepares for the release of his upcoming war epic ‘120 Bahadur’. On Monday, the producer, actor, and director took to Instagram to share a delightful image of four dog beds stacked atop one another.
The beds, labeled with the names of his pets Rumi, Gigi, Tyson, and Jimmy, encapsulate the joy they bring to his life. Farhan expressed in the caption, “Witnessing these four beds stacked together fills my heart with immense happiness and gratitude. Thank you, universe, for bringing these wonderful souls into our home. I’m not sure if we care for them or they care for us.”
Farhan has welcomed three Indian breed dogs—Tyson, Jimmy, and Rumi—into his family, and he and his wife Shibani Dandekar adopted their fourth pup, Gigi, last October.
Through his social media, Farhan frequently shares glimpses of his pets.
In related news, Farhan recently voiced his support for filmmaker Aanand L. Rai amid the ongoing controversy surrounding Raanjhanaa and AI. The film's ending was altered using AI without Aanand’s consent, prompting Farhan to stand firmly beside the director. Earlier, at the trailer launch of ‘120 Bahadur’ in Lower Parel, Mumbai, he remarked, “I will always support the creator of the film. If the creator is unhappy with their work being altered, my loyalty lies with them. The specifics of what transpired are beyond my knowledge, but that’s my stance.”
His business partner Ritesh Sidhwani, co-owner of Excel Entertainment, agreed, stating, “I concur with Farhan. We need to embrace AI, using it effectively and responsibly.” He reflected on the evolution of research methods, recalling times when people relied on libraries before the advent of Google. “AI should be utilized intelligently,” he added.