Farhan Akhtar, who is amidst the intense preparations for his upcoming next, Toofan is leaving no stone unturned to get into the skin of his character. The actor will be essaying the role of a boxer and this will be the second time when Farhan will be playing the role of a sportsperson. The actor, who has nailed his act as Milkha Singh previously, is busy training for his next ambitious project and sports has always been a crucial part of his life.

Talking about sports Farhan shares, "I've always actively played throughout my life, be it football, volleyball or swimming. I have been an aficionado of sports. But training for films like Bhaag Milha Bhaag and Toofan; is inherently a part of who I am and something that I enjoy tremendously. I feel, in terms of my basic physical and mental development sports has played a huge role".