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Farhan Akhtar, Juhi Chawla, Dimple Kapadia

The fantasy sellers and the devoted audience, the insane love for cinema mixed with the eccentric notion of divinity and archaic beliefs--these are the contradictions that keep this world spinning. Th...( read more  read more... )e stark reality of living in India juxtaposed with the fantastical world depicted on screen suddenly begins to make sense… "Luck By Chance" is about a slice of Bollywood life, in which Kismet plays a huge role. Here, notions of superstition, fate and destiny underline every life, as grand desires and opportunity converge to form strange patterns. In such an unpredictable climate, is success and failure what others define for you or is it something you decide for yourself? This is a contemporary tale set in a world desperate to escape its own reality.

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Unrated, 2 hrs. 36 min.

Directed by: Zoya Akhtar

Release Date: January 30, 2009

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DVD Release Date: March 17, 2009

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  • angelsinheaven
    November 20, 2009
    angelsinheaven
    It was somewhat enjoyable for its meta-film gimmicks, which are heralded by the twenty or so "special appearances" by actors, filmmakers, and other BW celebrities. However, those quickly became dull halfway through the movie, and there wasn't even a particularly original or emoti...( read more)onally gripping central storyline to make up for it. I was far more interested when the movie focused on the "lesser characters" - the ones who work behind the scenes (shown in the opening montage, for example), the tabloid columnist, the assistant dance director, etc., - than the types on the top rung who have been parodied before, and yet weren't shown in a particularly novel manner in this movie.
    Konkona was as usual great, but Farhan does an equally swell job playing the opportunistic go-getter.
  • krypt0nb0y
    September 20, 2009
    krypt0nb0y
    Ever wonder what actors go through, from class to auditioning, dealing with other actors and finally getting a break. Get yourself to a theatre near you (well a theatre that's playing Hindi movies, which will probably not be near you, you'lll have to drive a bit, unless you live ...( read more)across from one.) and buy a ticket for "Luck By Chance". I was intrigued by the previews which I saw on B4U when I was back home for the holidays in my brother's basement; (I really didn't need to say that did I?) and I have to say the film is very enjoyable. Let me ask you a question.

    What do Hrithik Roshan, Dimple Kapadia, Sanjay Kapoor, Rishi Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar have in common? (you'll know this if you watch Bollywood movies, oh excuse me I mean, movies from the "Hindi Film Industry")They are all sons and daughters of actors, writers and industry related people. They all are also starring in "Luck by Chance". I find it ironic that one of the issues dealt in the movie was how difficult it is for an unknown actor to make it big, and here we have all actors who in someway have or had a connection in the film industry telling this story. Even our leading lady Konkona.Sen Sharma is the daughter of an actress-writer-director. (wow she got all three). Well at least they are telling good stories. The one person that is not, who really did get lucky is Isha Sharvani who got her break in Subash Ghai's "Kisna". She is absolutely adorable in this film. The multi talented Farhan is a wonderful choice for the lead. He has average looks but the potential to be great which works for this film. Konkona has become the Hindi film industry's Indie girl and once again delivers! Dimple Kapadia has never been better. In all her scenes she brings out a vulnerability that so many actors lack. Hrithik is gorgeous as usual and will entertain the pants off of you. The song "Baawre" is very catchy and will have you shaking you head all the way home. (side note: there is one line that the acting teacher says which I need to comment on. He says it is easy to make it in Hollywood, it is difficult to make it in Bollywood, you have act, sing and dance. First of all lets take out singing, no one really does that , unless they want to, its not required. second only a handful of actors are great dancers in Bollywood others just get by. Bollywood has actors mainly from India. Hollywood has actors from around the world coming and trying to make it, so not so much buddy!)

    From what I have experienced there are many scenes portrayed in this film that are true to life. For example, you show up to an audition and there are 50 actors there auditioning for the same role. I've even gone to the bathroom several times to get away from it all and clear my head. I was kind of nervous watching some of the scenes.

    The credit truly goes to the powerhouse team of Javed, Farhan and Zoya akhtar. Who have made an attempt to show something different and genuine. The film scatters around a bit to show what all different industry related people do, I would have preferred them to concentrate on 2-3 stories instead of 5-6 but Zoya Akhtar does to a great job of keeping it all together. I didn't mind any of the songs here either. They are all wonderful and moved the story along. The film is great but I loved the opening credits and the ending, it really hit home for me. Needless to say I walked out with satisfied smile on my face.
  • Mrunexpected
    September 17, 2009
    Mrunexpected
    a real combination of talented actors and director. whatever the showed are right. Certainly this is not like other bollywood movies.Like. . i real life no one sings and dances(duets). In here songs are only in the film they are working on and the title music. But one scene is m...( read more)atching with the movie August Rush. No minus mark. And in the starting... when they are showing the credits, they are showing it actually. Like... when the showed the costume designer's name..they showed the real costume designings and when they showed the director's name...they showed the theater. Really a different idea... never saw something like that.
  • asma3749
    June 27, 2009
    asma3749
    a really different movie, was really impressed at how the storyline was pretty good! very unlike crappy bollywood movies of today! looove farhan akhtar!
  • Soundsofmadness
    April 10, 2009
    Soundsofmadness
    No thanks - Not interested
  • Someonewakemyheartup
    March 31, 2009
    Someonewakemyheartup
    what am thinging about :$ when I watch dis film!!!!!
  • spsai2020
    March 6, 2009
    spsai2020
    good values in d film but too boring yaar
  • vineetsawant
    March 3, 2009
    vineetsawant
    ITS GUD NOT THE BEST
  • krunalbm2
    February 25, 2009
    krunalbm2
    LAST 15 MIN WAS EXCELLENT.
    MOVIE HAS PRESENT HUMAN MENTALITY IN BETTER WAY BUT 4 ENTERTAINMENT MOVIE WAS O.K...O.K.. NOT LIKE ROCK ON!!!!
  • dpreborn
    February 18, 2009
    dpreborn
    Honestly my head hurts from reading the description

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January 30, 2009
Kyle Smith, New York Post

Bursting with the usual colorful pop music numbers and lighter-than-a-soap-bubble quandaries, the film is a typical Bollywood entry, not likely to win over many new converts. full review

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