PremiumFarhan Akhtar on challenges while shooting Hrithik Roshan-starrer Lakshya in Ladakh - 'Roads were terrible, there was hardly...'
Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar shot Lakshya, starring Hrithik Roshan, in Ladakh around 20 years ago. In a recent interview, he recalled the challenges faced during the shoot.
Farhan Akhtar on Lakshya's shoot in Ladakh.
Last Updated: 01.40 PM, Feb 21, 2025
Lakshya is one of the many films directed by Farhan Akhtar. Written by his father Javed Akhtar, the film, starring Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta, was extensively shot in Ladakh. In a recent interview, filmmaker Farhan reflected on the challenges he faced during Lakshya's shoot in Ladakh. The director opened up about his experience shooting at the place 20 years ago for Lakshya vs now for 120 Bahadur.
Farhan Akhtar on challenges of shooting Lakshya in Ladakh
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Farhan Akhtar admitted he loves Ladakh and prefers shooting at real-life locations for his projects. The director believes technology has evolved and emerged as a great tool for filmmakers. It was easier for Akhtar to shoot for 120 Bahadur in Ladakh from the production point of view.
"When we went there to shoot Lakshya 20 years back, the infrastructure was very different. Getting to Ladakh was very difficult, the roads were terrible, there was hardly anything there. There were no mobile phones and communication was difficult during Lakshya’s shoot. This time, things were simpler," shared Farhan.
The director recalled everything that was supposed to be shot in Chang La Pass, had to be discussed the previous evening. "We couldn’t call the base and change anything while filming was on, none of that existed," he revealed.
Besides the two movies, Farhan shot some portions of his 2013 film Bhaag Milkha Bhaag at the picturesque location. This time, the filmmaker got a chance to be in Ladakh for 120 Bahadur's long schedule, which he felt was beautiful.
About Farhan Akhtar's film 120 Bahadur
Directed by Razneesh Ghai, 120 Bahadur is based on the Battle of Rezang La during the Indo-China war. It will depict the extraordinary valor and sacrifice of Indian soldiers against the odds. The movie has been set for a theatrical release on November 21, 2025.
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