There is no competition with Imran Khan -- Farhan

There's no competition with Imran Khan: Farhan Akhtar

Mumbai (IANS): Both newcomers impressed audiences with their near flawless acts in "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na" and "Rock On" respectively, making them top contenders for the numerous awards in tinsel town. But actor-director Farhan Akhtar makes it clear that there is no competition between him and 'chocolate boy' Imran Khan.

"There isn't anything to be looked as competition between Imran and me, as far as awards are concerned," said Farhan, who has already kickstarted 2009 with another good performance in "Luck By Chance".

While Farhan took an unconventional route with a rock band musical drama in "Rock On", Imran too didn't play a quintessential lover boy and followed the friendship-leading-to-love path in "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na".

"And to be honest and absolutely fair, one has to acknowledge the performance of Imran which is indeed quite good," said Farhan, who has made films like "Dil Chahta Hain" and "Lakshya".

Well, the same can be said for Farhan in "Rock On" too, isn't it?

"Yes, people do tell me that I was good in 'Rock On'. However, when it comes to awards, it also depends a lot on the jury watching the film. It's their opinion that would matter about whether I or Imran fit the bill. I'm sure both of us would be quite happy to get an award, but let's see because anything can happen in such events," the actor added in a diplomatic tone.

He asserts that at the end of the day, it is the audience and their appreciation that matter most.

"The fact remains that people have appreciated both Imran and me. It's their acknowledgment and recognition that should keep an actor in me going. Yes, if awards come by, then it's an added bonus; so why would I mind that," Farhan quipped.

But it's sure going to be a neck-to-neck fight between Farhan and Imran at the award functions. Even though Imran's subsequent release "Kidnap" didn't quite bring him great reviews, his 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Naa' was a much bigger success.

On the other hand Farhan was hailed as an actor in "Rock On" and even though "Luck By Chance" released this year, the jury would have in their mind the actor's second straight mature performance.

Farhan is excellent actor, he has improved a LOT in Luck By Chance.

Farhan doesn't need improvement... I'm being honest. Rock on was he's first movie as an actor and he was 10/10 for he's performance👏

I haven't seen Jaane Tu still.. (sorry, deepti, I'll get to it!) but I have heard that Imran isn't that good of an actor. and I highly doubt he can compare to Farhan. I'll be biased even if I watch jaane tu so. 😆😆

kully watch jaane tu, seriously it's very cute friendship turning into romantic movie. Yeah Imran's acting wasn't 10/10 but he was really good looking and very cute in the movie. Too cute and too sweet. Imran himself said on an interview that he needed to work on he's body language and I agree with him.

I was going to do it this last weekend as I had monday off, but my friend wanted to watch Slumdog Millionaire..

But I actually have this sunday off too. I think my boss is on something, he actually gave me a day off. 😆😆 I'll watch it if he doesn't ask me to work.

You'll probably going to be in love with imran after jaane tu because I was... LOL I went crazy over imran after jaane tu

You mean just like all the girls..lol

Originally posted by: veryuniquestyle

You mean just like all the girls..lol

haha. yes, true. Everyone seemed fida over him before Kidnap.

He's character in Kidnap doesn't suit him. He should play the lover boy and not the fighter...LOL