Hrithik Roshan Takes a Trip Down Memory Lane as ‘Lakshya’ Celebrates 20 Years
Actor Hrithik Roshan recently shared a nostalgic video as his film ‘Lakshya’ gears up for a re-release in theaters to commemorate its 20th anniversary. In the heartfelt video, Hrithik reflected on his transformative journey portraying Karan Shergill in the film. The official Instagram handle of the movie also shared the video, encapsulating the essence of the movie’s milestone. The post captioned, “Here’s to Friends, Film making, Fun & in a blink it’s #20yearsOfLakshya. Back in theaters, 21st June onwards.”
Hrithik’s Reflections on Playing Karan Shergill in ‘Lakshya’
Hrithik delved into his character Karan Shergill, reminiscing about his collaboration with director Farhan Akhtar and how it allowed him to transcend traditional boundaries of performance. Expressing his thoughts, Hrithik shared, “I am here to talk about Lakshya. 20 years ago, this film that we had done. I was really young. I was hardly an actor. And Farhan was a friend, who has suddenly become this incredible mind. I saw his first film. I was like, ‘How has this person made this film? How? Where did he get the courage or the knowledge or the information?”
He continued, reflecting on his casting, “And he had written this beautiful, beautiful script and more than the story, more than the big cause it was the character of Karan Shergill that was me. I don’t know what made Farhan cast me. Perhaps, the director’s mind could see through and understand a person’s countenance and know that this human has been through certain things that are going to make him the perfect cast for this film.”
Hrithik’s Personal Connection with Karan Shergill
Sharing his personal connection with the character, Hrithik expressed, “I genuinely do feel at that particular point of time, I, definitely hands down, was the perfect human, not the actor, but the perfect human to be cast in this film Lakshya. Because I have been through all those experiences in very, very similar ways. Karan Shergill was me. I did not need to do much. The naivety, the spontaneity, the anger, being on that cusp of maturity, learning the ways, being completely confused and dumbfounded as to what I am going to do in my life, not having any avenues that looked hopeful. I went through that crossroad so greatly and so intensely in my life that it just came naturally to me. Karan Shergill was the joy to enact, to perform, and to be.”
Celebratory Reactions and Plot Overview
Upon sharing the video, fans and industry members flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages. Farhan Akhtar praised Hrithik’s portrayal, stating, “you embodied Karan Shergill .. all of him.. his flaws, his strength, his insecurities, his confidence, his ego, and his vulnerability. You are right. You were him and he was you. Congratulations on 20. Big big hug.”
‘Lakshya’ narrates the story of Karan Shergill, played by Hrithik, who initially lacks direction in life until guided by his girlfriend, journalist Romila Dutta portrayed by Preity Zinta. Karan eventually joins the Indian army, transforming into a focused, disciplined officer cadet, and ultimately, being commissioned into the Indian Army.
Directed by Farhan Akhtar, the film also features Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani, Preity Zinta, and the late Om Puri in pivotal roles. ‘Lakshya’ was originally released on June 18, 2004, leaving a lasting impact on both the audience and the industry.