Director Zoya Akhtar marked a significant chapter in her career by commemorating 17 years of ‘Luck by Chance’ on its release date, January 30, 2009. The emotional Instagram carousel has fans yearning for the simplicity of old-school Bollywood filmmaking.
Featuring throwback scenes and off-screen snaps with Farhan Akhtar, Hrithik Roshan, Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, and others, Zoya’s post is a love letter to 2009. She described the film’s creation with immense affection amid an era of on-screen romances, set-side friendships, meaningful dialogues, absent morning notifications, and dreamy vibes—highlighting her debut hero brother, co-creator Reema, and little ones Akira and Carlos.
This satirical gem spotlights the film world’s highs and lows via protagonist Vikram Sampat (Farhan), whose lucky break unravels his life with spouse Konkona Sen Sharma. Cameos from Juhi Chawla, Sanjay Kapoor, and more amplified its commentary on stardom’s illusions.
Despite underwhelming commercial performance, Zoya’s vision garnered her the prestigious Filmfare Best Director award. Building from roles in brother Farhan’s ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ (2001, casting) and ‘Lakshya’ (2004, AD), it solidified her auteur status. As Zoya revisits these treasures, ‘Luck by Chance’ reaffirms its relevance in portraying the relentless pursuit of dreams in Hindi cinema.