Luck By Chance Clocks 15 Years: Zoya Akhtar Calls It Her 'First Born', Fans Praise Konkona Sensharma, Farhan

In Bollywood’s rich tapestry, Zoya Akhtar’s Luck By Chance stands out as a timeless gem defying its 2009 release constraints. Ahead of its time, the film explored the intricacies of the film industry in a nuanced way. In the film, Zoya portrayed the raw reality of the film industry, making it relatable for generations. Characters played by Farhan Akhtar and Konkana Sen Sharma left a lasting impression, highlighting Zoya’s talent for creating compelling personas. The film explored dreams, ambitions, and the complexities of the entertainment world, turning it into a cinematic journey for those seeking extraordinary narratives.

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Fans took to social media to celebrate the film. One user wrote, “This movie deserved a lot more attention than it actually did. Has so many life lessons about success, chasing your dreams, rediscovering yourself, making peace with life, love, friendship et al. And Konkana is such a marvellous actor.”

While one user that also got to fulfil his dream wrote, “This is in my top five favourite films of all time. I have been the biggest fan of Zoya Akhtar’s work, and now got to work with her in Gully Boy. Dream come true.Thank you Zoya ma’am!” “This movie is fine piece of art of Bollywood. One of my most favourite and inspirational movie and Farhan Akhtar on its best,” read another comment.

Luck By Chance revolved around Vikram Jaisingh who after struggling for years finally got the opportunity to star in a Bollywood film. Although Vikram credited his luck for the fateful chance, it started to ruin his relationship with his girlfriend Sona Mishra.

On the work front, Zoya Akhtar last directed Archies. The film marked the debut of Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan, Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya Nanda and Janhvi Kapoor’s sister and the late Sridevi’s daughter Khushi Kapoor.