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Farhan Akhtar Snubs Film Trophies; Calls Big B’s ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ Letter His Real Biggest Award

Pooja Mishra | 3 min read | 1 month ago | Oct 13, 2025 06:44 pm IST
Farhan Akhtar Snubs Film Trophies; Calls Big B's 'Dil Chahta Hai' Letter His Real Biggest Award

What do you think is the biggest award a filmmaker can get? A shiny trophy? International recognition? For Farhan Akhtar, it’s none of that. It’s something far more personal, and he just revealed it on national television.

Look, we all know Farhan has a cabinet full of awards for his movies. But it turns out, the one thing he values most isn’t a piece of metal. It’s a piece of paper. Specifically, a handwritten letter from the one and only Amitabh Bachchan.

This all came out during a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 17. The show was celebrating Amitabh Bachchan’s 83rd birthday on October 11, 2025, and the guests of honor were Farhan and his father, the legendary Javed Akhtar. It was on that famous hot seat that Farhan dropped this emotional bombshell.

So, What’s the Story Behind This Letter?

Remember “Dil Chahta Hai”? Of course you do. That was Farhan Akhtar’s directorial debut, a film that completely changed the game. Well, after Amitabh Bachchan watched it, he was so impressed with Farhan’s skills that he sat down and wrote him a personal letter of appreciation.

Yeah, that’s the one. Farhan shared that this very letter is what he considers his most prestigious award of all. Think about that for a second. More than any industry accolade, this personal note from a legend meant everything.

And he doesn’t just keep it tucked away. Farhan has it displayed right in his office, sitting alongside all his other film awards. It’s a constant reminder of what real recognition feels like.

A Night of Mutual Respect

The KBC episode wasn’t just about this one revelation. It was a genuine celebration of the deep bond between these two generations of Bollywood artists. You could feel the mutual respect in the air.

At one point, Big B even recreated a classic dialogue from his 1973 blockbuster “Zanjeer,” right there with Javed Akhtar, who co-wrote the film. It was a moment that connected decades of cinematic history. The whole thing was a powerful display of connection that goes way beyond just work.

But honestly, the biggest takeaway is about that letter. It just goes to show you that sometimes, a few heartfelt words from someone you admire can outweigh all the public glory in the world. It makes you wonder, doesn’t it?

What’s the most meaningful piece of praise you’ve ever received? Let us know in the comments!