Luck By Chance is basically an expose on 'behind the scenes' of the industry known as 'Bollywood'
Zoya Akhtar is a brilliant director. One of the better ones in Bollywood who makes good, genuine, realistic and relevant films. Movies which make sense and not just for glam. This brother sister combination works really well. It helps that Farhan is such a brilliant actor too.
The film shows how Vikram Jaisingh [Farhan], becomes successful in this cut throat world of Bollywood.
Lots of luck, and connivery is required. This movies shows us the reality of what goes behind the scenes with actors, directors, producers and promoters all manipulating each other and that everyone in the cinema hides beneath a facade. Everyone stabs everyone in the back. Shah Rukh Khan stated in the film, 'Stardom ek mocktail hain, fame, power, money, yeh sab ek nasha hain' and it holds true. Farhan Akhtar portrays a very selfish man in the film, and yes, one does have to be selfish in this world. The great paradox of this industry is nobody cares about logic or the story while making the film, and glam rules logic. The movie mixes great acting, with great cinematography, great comic timing and a great soundtrack. I am glad after a long time, I saw a movie, where there were no unnecessary songs. Acting of Konkona Sen Sharma, Rishi Kapoor and Isha Sharvani is also lauded. Arjun Mathur, is a gem of an actor. Should have gotten more screen time.
The opening credits of the movie blew me away. The way it has been directed was amazing. It actually showed THE WORK behind the scenes focusing on every detail like costume designers, playback singers, security guards and even waiters serving food to staff.
Gem in the rubble of Bollywood. Watch it.
My rating - 8.2/10
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