Farhan Akhtar, who is an actor, filmmaker, and musician, shared a post on social media today to mark four years since the release of his 2021 sports drama Toofaan. He posted a collection of scenes from the film and expressed his gratitude for everyone involved in making it. His caption read, “4 years of Toofaan @mrunal0801 @SirPareshRawal #RakeyshOmPrakashMehra @ritesh_sid #VijayMaurya @Javedakhtarjadu @ShankarEhsanLoy @J10Kassim @vishalrr @excelmovies @ROMPPictures @PrimeVideoIN @ZeeMusicCompany.”

Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Toofaan was released on July 16, 2021, on Amazon Prime Video. The story follows Ajju Bhai, an orphan and small-time extortionist from Dongri who becomes Aziz Ali, a national-level boxer. The film draws some inspiration from the Bengali movie Chaamp (2018). It deals with themes like redemption, discipline, and how sports can bring together a divided society.

Farhan took on a physically demanding role in this film. He starred alongside Mrunal Thakur, who played Dr. Ananya, a caring and determined doctor. Paresh Rawal played the tough boxing coach Narayan Prabhu. Their powerful performances added depth and emotion, making the story more than just a sports movie. Fans of inspiring movies quickly connected with it.

The film’s writing by Vijay Maurya, the energetic music by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, and lyrics by Javed Akhtar gave Toofaan a lot of punch and poetry. Set in Mumbai’s lively yet rough neighborhoods, it also explored issues like class, religion, and belonging. The anniversary montage Farhan shared highlights this journey—both personal and social—reminding fans of the movie’s lasting impact.

Toofaan was a reunion for Farhan Akhtar and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, who worked together before on the well-loved Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (2013). While that film was about the real-life athlete Milkha Singh, Toofaan tells a fictional story about a regular man overcoming his inner struggles and difficult circumstances.

Right now, Farhan is busy with new projects like 120 Bahadur and Songs of Paradise. He continues to focus on meaningful stories. But for fans of Toofaan, this anniversary is a time to celebrate a film that kept them cheering long after the credits rolled.

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