Updated On: 26 November, 2025 08:09 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Farhan Akhtar opens up about the praise he got for his film Rock On!!, which marked his debut as an actor. He shared that Salim Khan invited him to his house after watching the film and gave him his Filmfare award

Salim Khan and Farhan Akhtar
Farhan Akhtar is a man who flaunts multiple feathers in his hat. Apart from being a successful director and producer, he has also shown off his acting prowess in multiple roles. After starting off his career as a filmmaker with Dil Chahta Hai, which went on to become a cult classic, Farhan stepped into the acting shoes in 2008’s Rock On!!, and again gained a lot of praise and recognition.
During the recent episode of Sit With Hitlist, Farhan opened up about the success of his directorial debut as well as his acting debut. He went on to reveal a heart-warming incident about how Salim Khan expressed his admiration for his acting after his debut.