Farhan Akhtar-starrer Toofaan’s trailer is out. The film narrates the story of Aziz Ali (Akhtar) who rises from the ashes, not once but twice. Farhan’s Aziz is introduced as a small-time goon who looks up to Mohammed Ali but aims to become Amitabh Bachchan of the boxing world. While Mrunal Thakur motivates him to rise and achieve his dream, Paresh Rawal plays the role of his coach.
However, soon the tables turn. As Aziz basks in success, he is outed as a traitor to the sport and banned for 5 years. Now, Farhan returns to the ring, this time to fight for redemption.
Talking about ‘Toofaan’, Mrunal Thakur said, “It is a dream comes true. I always wanted to work with him. I am very excited and so blessed.” Farhan, on the other hand, said more than anything else he was extremely excited to collaborate with Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra after ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’. “I consider myself fortunate,” he said.
The Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra also stars Supriya Pathak Kapur and Hussain Dalal in pivotal roles. Akhtar seems to have gone through some strenuous training to ace his role of a boxer. Going by Mehra’s last sports drama, ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’, it seems this one too will leave an impact on the audience.
The film marks the second collaboration between Mehra and Akhtar. The duo had earlier worked together on ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’. Mehra said in a statement, “After working with Farhan in ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’, I was certain he would be the perfect protagonist for ‘Toofaan’.
The best thing about him is that he does not act the part, but lives it completely. ‘Toofaan’ is a story that will motivate and inspire all of us to get out of comfort zones and fight towards achieving our dreams.” —The Indian Express
