Farhan Akhtar took to his Instagram account and shared a heartwarming post celebrating 17 years of Lakshya.
Mumbai: One of the most celebrated and loved films, Lakshya clocks 17 years to its release today. The director of the film, Farhan Akhtar, shared his inspiration for the film and expressed his gratitude to the Indian Army for their help during the film's shoot. He also mentioned that Lakshya has always been more than just a film to him.
In the caption, he wrote, "Forever grateful to the Indian Army for supporting us and to the incredibly dedicated & tenacious cast & crew who collaborated on this life experience .. I won't call it a film, because it's always been more than that. Lakshya. 17 years. ️"
Lakshya starred Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta, narrating a fictionalized story against the backdrop of the Kargil war. The film received critical acclaim, catapulted into a cult war film, and remains a classic among movie lovers.
On the work front, Farhan Akhtar will be seen in his upcoming film Toofaan. The film is set for a digital release on July 16 on Amazon Prime Video.