Lakshya (2004 film)

Lakshya
Lakshya
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Farhan Akhtar
Written by	Javed Akhtar
Produced by	Ritesh Sidhwani
Starring	Amitabh Bachchan; Hrithik Roshan; Preity Zinta
Cinematography	Christopher Popp
Edited by	Anand Subaya
Music by	Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Production; companies	UTV Motion Pictures; Excel Entertainment
Release date	18 June 2004;
Running time	178 minutes
Country	India
Language	Hindi
Budget	₹14 crore (US$1.6 million)
Box office	₹26.25 crore (US$3.0 million)

Lakshya (translation: Aim) is a 2004 Indian coming-of-age war drama film directed by Farhan Akhtar, written by his father Javed Akhtar and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani. The film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, and Preity Zinta in lead roles. Based on a story penned by Javed in response to discussions with several 1999 Kargil War veterans and army officers, the film follows Karan Shergill, a lazy young man and the son of a wealthy businessman from Delhi, who joins the Indian Army and matures into a battlefield hero just as war breaks out.

At the 50th Filmfare Awards, Lakshya received 4 nominations, including Best Director (Farhan) and Best Actor (Roshan), and won 2 awards – Best Choreography (Prabhu Deva for "Main Aisa Kyun Hoon...") and Best Cinematography. Though the film was a box office failure, it gained a cult following later. The film was also instrumental in motivating youths across India to join the Indian Army.

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