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Farhan Akhtar is one of the most vocal celebs on social media.

In an interview with Indian Express, the Bollywood actor expressed the need to stand up against social injustices and the importance of public figures to react in the face of inhumanity.

"You have to ask others how important is it for them to react. It has nothing to do with the fact that we are in films. At the end of the day, we are citizens of the same country and share the same society," he said.

"And, what do we wish the society to be like? That has nothing to do with me being an actor. Being a parent to my daughters, son to my parents and friends to many people, I would wish for a society that’s fair to everyone, that’s free of prejudice and as non-divisive as possible."

On India's Independence Day, Farhan Akhtar tweeted: Don't just be a naam ka Indian. Be a kaam ka Indian.

Explaining what he meant, the star said, "Do the best you can. Be honest and sincere. If you are a doctor or farmer, be sincere about your profession. If you can do what you do honestly, you will end up serving your country. We are going through a phase when shouting from the rooftops about how Indian someone is, is considered to be more patriotic than doing deeds."

Talking about Bollywood films, particularly those starring big stars like Salman Khan (Tubelight) and SRK (Jab Harry Met Sejal) which failed at the box office, Farhan believes that particular attention should be paid to what cine-goers want rather than just giving the audience a good story.

"We have to give the audience the respect to decide what they wish to watch and love. I am sure the movies that have not worked were also made with an intention of telling a good story. But the audience could be in a different mood and wanting to watch something else. That can happen. Instead of worrying, we should pay attention to what the audience is interested in."

"I believe that there is a focus on wanting entertaining yet engaging content. If that’s the demand made on us, we should all celebrate. Filmmaking, whatever the window dressing or the scale of a film may be, is eventually about telling a story. "