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."

Zoya Akhtar was among the few who hosted a grand Christmas party for their friends. The star-studded party saw the who`s who of the industry gather to make each other`s day a lot more merrier. From Shah Rukh Khan`s wife, Gauri Khan, to Suhana Khan, Shahid Kapoor with his wife Mira Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar, Javed Akhtar, Sanjay Kapoor, and several other Bollywood celebrities were seen at Zoya Akhtar`s lively Christmas gathering, marking a festive celebration with friends and family. Watch the full video to see who all marked their presence at the starry party