description Lakshya Overview
Lakshya is a 2004 Hindi-language drama centered on Karan Shergill, a reluctant participant in the Indian Army. The film depicts his transformation during the Kargil War, influenced by conversations with veterans and his father’s background. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, and Preity Zinta.
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info Lakshya Specifications
| Country | India |
| Year | 2004 |
help Lakshya FAQ
Why does Karan Shergill leave the Indian Military Academy?
Karan initially joins the army impulsively and is unprepared for its discipline, so he quits training. His family's disappointment, especially his father's reaction, pushes him to return with a genuine sense of purpose.
Is Lakshya based on a real Kargil War soldier?
Karan Shergill is a fictional character rather than a direct portrait of one officer. Writer Javed Akhtar developed the story after discussions involving veterans and officers connected with the 1999 Kargil War.
What is Karan's final military objective in Lakshya?
Karan's unit must capture a strategically important mountain position held by Pakistani forces. The assault turns the film's title, meaning aim or objective, into both a battlefield mission and the conclusion of his personal transformation.
Who made and starred in Lakshya?
Farhan Akhtar directed the 2004 Hindi-language film from a screenplay by Javed Akhtar. Hrithik Roshan plays Karan, Preity Zinta plays journalist Romila Dutta, and Amitabh Bachchan plays Colonel Sunil Damle.
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