NewKerala.com

Zoya Akhtar's Nostalgic Throwback to 'Luck By Chance' and Simpler Times

Zoya Akhtar has shared a nostalgic carousel of behind-the-scenes photos from her 2008 directorial debut, 'Luck By Chance'. In her caption, she reflects on a simpler era of filmmaking, noting they shot on film and actors were friends who socialized on set. The photos feature moments with cinematographer Carlos Catalan, a young Akira Akhtar, and stars like Hrithik Roshan and Dimple Kapadia. The film, which offered a realistic look at Bollywood, starred Farhan Akhtar, Konkona Sen Sharma, and the late Rishi Kapoor.

Key Points: Zoya Akhtar Shares Throwback from 'Luck By Chance' 18 Years Ago

  • Throwback to 2008 debut film
  • Recalls era of film prints and no phones
  • Behind-the-scenes photos with cast and crew
  • Reflects on simpler, creative filmmaking process
2 min read

Zoya Akhtar shares throwback from 18 years ago, recalls when 'actors were friends who hung out on sets'

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar recalls when 'actors were friends who hung out on sets' in a nostalgic post about her debut film 'Luck By Chance'.

"Actors were friends that hung out on sets - Zoya Akhtar"

Mumbai Ja, n 30

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar has taken a nostalgic trip down memory lane, and recalled a time when, in her words, "actors were friends that hung out on sets."

Sharing a carousel post featuring a series of behind the scenes moments from her debut directorial Luck By Chance, 18 years ago, Zoya reflected back on an era that felt simpler, and more creatively driven.

Posting the throwback pictures on her social media account, Zoya captioned them it as, "Luck By Chance 2008 Those were the days:

1. It was my first

2. We shot on film

3. We had prints

4. Romance ruled the screen

5. My first hero was my first hero

6. The skies were blue

7. Actors were friends that hung out on sets

8. This was a nuanced conversation

9. Akira was a baby

10. Carlos was also a kid

11. Reema and me were unofficial co writers

12. No one looked at their phone in the morning

13. Life was a dream"

The series of pictures offer a warm sneak peek into the making of the 2008 movie. In one picture, a clapperboard from Luck By Chance can be seen marking the beginning of Zoya Akhtar's journey as a director. Another picture captures Zoya behind the camera with cinematographer Carlos Catalan, completely engrossedld in a shot. A still from the film features Hrithik Roshan and Isha Sharvani. Other images show veteran actress Dimple Kapadia in an intense conversational scene with Bollywood late star Rishi Kapoor. Another picture also captures candid moment of Zoya with baby Akira Akhtar.

Talking about Zoya Akhtar, the director is the daughter of veteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar and writer Honey Irani. She is the sister of actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar. Over the years, Zoya has directed hit movies like Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadakne Do, Gully Boy and The Archies.

For the uninitiated, Luck By Chance starred Farhan Akhtar, Konkona Sen Sharma, Hrithik Roshan, Dimple Kapadia, Juhi Chawla, Sanjay Kapoor, Isha Sharvani and Rishi Kapoor in key roles.

The plot of the story revolved Farhan Akhtar as his journey of an industry outsider navigating Bollywood, and offered a realistic image of the Hindi Film Industry.

- IANS

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rohit P
"Actors were friends who hung out on sets" - this hits hard. Today, everything feels so transactional and image-conscious. Luck By Chance was such an honest film about the industry too. Maybe we need more films like that now, about the real struggles, not just the glamour.
A
Aman W
Respectfully, while the nostalgia is nice, the industry has also evolved for the better in many ways. More opportunities for outsiders now, better technology, and global reach. The "good old days" weren't perfect for everyone trying to break in.
S
Sarah B
The point about shooting on film and having prints is so interesting! It must have required a different kind of discipline and focus. Now everything is digital and immediate. There's a magic to that old process that's probably lost.
V
Vikram M
Hrithik Roshan and Farhan Akhtar in the same film! What a cast. And baby Akira 🥹. Zoya has come such a long way. From Luck By Chance to Gully Boy, her storytelling has always been top-notch. More power to her!
K
Kavya N
"No one looked at their phone in the morning" - haha, so true! The biggest change is this constant distraction. Creativity needs that undivided attention and real conversations, not just scrolling through feeds. Lovely throwback, Zoya ji!

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50