What if a celebrated Bollywood film almost never saw the light of day? Farhan Akhtar recently opened up about how the script of Luck By Chance — written in the early 2000s by Zoya Akhtar — lay dormant for seven years. Even though the story was ready, they couldn’t find a willing lead actor. Multiple stars rejected it. Finally, after years of struggle and uncertainty, Farhan decided to don the lead role himself — turning a stalled dream into a film that went on to resonate deeply with those who understand the harsh realities of making it in Bollywood. Here’s why the film’s journey to release was as dramatic as the struggle it portrayed. He also opened up about his very first date with Shibani Dandekar. Here’s how a painfully still first date turned into one of Bollywood’s most talked-about love stories."
26 November,2025 04:59 PM IST
With 15 years of 'Luck By Chance', let us go back to listening in to Zoya Akhtar talk about how the movie turned out to be and what would the theme would be if made in the current times. On Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Zoya Akhtar also spoke about how times have changed and the Hindi film industry has been through changes too. Watch the full video for more!
30 January,2024 07:01 PM IST
Konkona Sensharma talks exclusively to mid-day.com on the success of her show Mumbai Diaries 26/11, and the five incredible performances she has delivered in her career that have been personal favourites. From the independent new-girl in the city in Wake Up Sid to the new girl in entertainment journalism in Page 3, from the stunning witch in Ek Thi Daayan to the smashing aspiring actress in Luck By Chance, she spoke candidly on all.
22 September,2021 12:00 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
