Updated On: 30 January, 2024 03:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
15 years of Luck By Chance: Zoya Akhtar approached 6 actors to play the lead part and faced rejection from them all.

Luck By Chance completes 15 years
`Luck By Chance` a timeless classic directed by then debut director, Zoya Akhtar continues to captivate audiences even today, not to mention the film has also earned widespread critical acclaim for its unique narrative and impeccable storytelling! Zoya Akhtar, making her mark as a director, showcased her visionary prowess, setting the stage for the remarkable career she has.
But what most people don’t know is that it took her 7 years straight to get the film started. She approached 6 actors to play the lead part and faced rejection from them all. She passed those years assisting other directors and working as a casting director. Finally, her own brother, Farhan Akhtar, took up the part and played it so well. He garnered immense praise for his performance in the film.