In a touching tribute, filmmaker Zoya Akhtar celebrated the 17th anniversary of her breakthrough film ‘Luck by Chance,’ released on January 30, 2009. The post has stirred emotions among cinephiles, offering a glimpse into the heartfelt world behind her first directorial success.
Instagram became her canvas as Zoya uploaded nostalgic images from the sets, showcasing Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Rishi Kapoor, and Dimple Kapadia in candid moments. Her caption evoked a golden time: loving production, screen romance’s reign, brother Farhan as hero, actor friendships, no smartphone distractions, and life as a beautiful dream—with Reema as unofficial co-writer and kids Akira and Carlos in the mix.
At its core, ‘Luck by Chance’ dissects Bollywood’s allure and agony through Vikram (Farhan Akhtar), a struggling performer handed fame on a silver platter, eroding his marriage to Konkona Sen Sharma’s character. The star-studded supporting roles by Ali Khan, Juhi Chawla, Isha Sharvani, and Sanjay Kapoor added layers to this industry mirror.
Box office blues aside, the film propelled Zoya to win Best Director at Filmfare. Her Bollywood baptism was via Farhan’s projects—casting for 2001’s ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ and assisting on 2004’s ‘Lakshya.’ This anniversary reflection underscores how ‘Luck by Chance’ endures as a cultural touchstone for ambition’s price in tinsel town.