For anyone shocked and intrigued by Bollywood and the unsung heroes who create magic behind the camera, Luck by chance offers a captivating, precise image.
Zoya Akhtar skillfully creates a mix of subtle and solid moments that bring out her genuine love for the characters in the film. Each member of the talented ensemble gets a chance to dazzle.
Apart from moments of exuberance, the film also offers poignant glimpses of sadness, resulting in a truly authentic picture of Hindi cinema.
Although the film didn’t make much money at the box office, movie buffs haven’t forgotten its beauty.
Zoya Akhtar captures these unknown faces with warmth and tenderness, making them heroes in their own right. We meet a diverse group of people, from movie poster makers to a security guard outside a movie studio.
We also meet an old man who is responsible for designing the actors’ costumes and a projectionist who spends his whole day in the screening room.
These individuals play an essential role in filmmaking, but rarely receive the recognition they deserve. Akhtar shines the spotlight on them, showing their importance in making a film.
A viral tweet reminded Twitter of the beauty of ‘Luck By Chance’.
Twitter user and movie buff Pankaj Sachdeva shared a tweet about Zoya Akhtar’s debut film which has once again brought out the beauty of Luck By Chance.
Luck By Chance has an exciting credits sequence that showcases the behind-the-scenes of Bollywood films.
Maganlal Dresswala, Bollywood’s renowned costume provider, appeared in a stage shot next to his sewing machine, with Madhuri Dixit’s iconic purple saree from ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun’ among his creations.
Dresswala’s contribution to Bollywood costumes is remarkable as he has worked in many popular films and TV shows like ‘Mughal-e-Azam’, ‘Ramayan’ and ‘Mahabharat’.
He also pointed to the documentary ‘Dresswala’, which chronicles the rise of the suit maker.
‘Dresswala’ (Official Selection at Mumbai Film Festival ’12) from ShriyaPilgaonkar on Vimeo.
“Luck By Chance” honors all the creditworthy segments and perfectly captures the essence of Bollywood.
While Farah Khan is known for her inventive and catchy ending songs, Akhtar showcases her expertise in crafting catchy opening songs.
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