Lakshya(2004)
Lakshya is a 2004 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age war drama film directed by Farhan Akhtar. The lead cast includes Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta, and Amitabh Bachchan. The story follows Karan Shergill, a directionless rich youth who joins the Indian Army and finds his purpose during the 1999 Kargil War. The film blends personal transformation with realistic war sequences. It was praised for its performances, direction, and authentic portrayal of military life. Despite a poor box office performance, Lakshya gained a strong cult following over time. The film was released on 18 June 2004.
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- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2004
- Director
- Farhan Akhtar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Rating
- 6.9/10
Storyline
Karan is a lazy rich kid who has no goals in life. He joins the Indian Army on a whim but quits when it gets tough. After meeting a wise colonel, he re-enlists and trains hard. When war breaks out in Kargil, Karan must lead his men in a dangerous mission. He must find the courage to become the soldier he was meant to be.
“Find your aim.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Lakshya
Cast reunions in this film: Boman Irani & Amitabh Bachchan (7 films together), Preity Zinta & Amitabh Bachchan (5 films together), Boman Irani & Om Puri (4 films together), Om Puri & Amitabh Bachchan (4 films together), Om Puri & Raj Zutshi (4 films together), and Farhan Akhtar & Ehsaan Noorani (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Lakshya' means 'aim' or 'goal' in Hindi, reflecting the main character's journey.
- Hrithik Roshan performed many of his own stunts, including the difficult climb in the climax sequence.
- The Ladakh shooting schedule was extremely tough, with actors facing altitude sickness and harsh weather.
- Director Farhan Akhtar also co-wrote the dialogues, though he is not officially credited for it.
- The film was not a major box office hit initially but later gained a strong cult following.
- Real Indian Army officers were consulted and some soldiers appeared as extras in the film.
- Amitabh Bachchan's voice is heard as the narrator in the film, though he does not appear on screen.