Farhan Akhtar was last seen in film Sky is Pink along with Priyanka Chopra and Zaira Wasim and inspite of Box-office reports he is clear on the reasons he chose this film. In one of his celebrity interview, Farhan said that this was a story he felt the need to be told and so he went ahead with doing it. He further stated that even though it is said film didn't do well, there were parents and several set of audiences who approached him and said they felt the film and it was so relatable. So for him, this is worth doing a project. Also, the film was much graced at the Toronto International Film Festival. Currently, he is busy with his upcoming film Toofan which is being made by Bhag Milha Bhag film-maker Rakyesh Omprakash Mehra. Toofan showcases him as a Boxer and for that he is being trained by professionals in that area.