A behind-the-scenes story of Farhan Akhtar’s 2004 war drama Lakshya is going viral, and it stars Amitabh Bachchan, a tough assistant director with a nickname that says it all. exit
Anurag Kashyap
He revealed what happened during the filming of the critically acclaimed film.Anurag Kashyap says Amitabh Bachchan called
Rima Kagti
“Gorkha”When ‘Lakshya’ was in production, two names were enough to keep the entire unit in check, namely co-directors Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar. Director Anurag Kashyap, who recently spoke to The Lallantop, painted a vivid picture of the serious atmosphere they maintained on the sets, one in which no actor, irrespective of his status, was exempt from suspension for tardiness.“Zoya and Reema were so professional that they were also scolding Mr. Bachchan on the sets of Lakshya,” Kashyap said. “They will say, ‘Sir, aapki set par zaoorat hai. Aap late kar rahe hain. (You are wanted on the sets. You are causing a delay.)'”Amitabh Bachchan is widely considered one of Bollywood’s most punctual stars, but Kashyap explained that discussions during filming could sometimes cause minor delays, and they were immediately met with strong reminders from the ads.
The disciplined approach clearly made an impression on the superstar. “That’s why Mr. Bachchan used to call Reema the ‘Gurkha’ of the Gurkha regiment,” Kashyap revealed.To the unversed, the nickname, derived from one of India’s most elite and disciplined military units, clearly meant humorous, a tribute to Kagti’s unflinching military approach to keeping the group running on time.More about “Lakshya”Directed by Farhan Akhtar and released in 2004, ‘Lakshya’ is a war drama about a directionless young man who discovers his purpose after enlisting in the Indian Army. The film remains a landmark in Indian cinema for its emotional depth and authentic depiction of military life.The film stars Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta, Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, and more. It was released in cinemas on June 18, 2004.