Lakshya Turns 21: Why Farhan Akhtar’s War Classic Still Inspires Before 120 Bahadur

21 years ago, Lakshya took us to the Line of Control. Now, Farhan Akhtar is heading back to the battlefield — this time as an actor playing real-life war hero Maj Shaitan Singh Bhati PVC in 120 Bahadur.

Directed by Farhan Akhtar and produced by Excel Entertainment and UTV Motion Pictures, Lakshya wasn’t just a war film. It was a coming-of-age story about courage, clarity, and finding your place in the world.

Before the next chapter unfolds, here are 10 reasons why Lakshya remains a timeless classic:

1) Karan Shergill’s Journey Felt Real

Hrithik Roshan’s Karan wasn’t born a hero. He was lost, confused, and unsure — just like many of us at some point. His transformation wasn’t dramatic; it was gradual, honest, and deeply personal. That’s what made it powerful.

2) Farhan Akhtar’s Direction Was Ahead of Its Time

At just 30, Farhan gave us a war film that was more about purpose than patriotism. He focused on the inner battle — the kind where silence speaks louder than slogans. It was war storytelling with soul.

3) Javed Akhtar’s Lyrics Still Stay With You

Songs like “Kitni Baatein” and “Kandhon Se Milte Hain Kandhe” weren’t just beautiful — they said things we often feel but don’t know how to express. That’s the magic of Javed Akhtar’s writing.

4) The Music That Understood Every Emotion

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy’s soundtrack wasn’t just background — it captured every shade of Karan’s journey, from restlessness to resolve. You can feel the shift in him through the music.

5) A Real Look at Military Life

Lakshya didn’t show larger-than-life heroes. It showed young men struggling, training, sweating — slowly becoming soldiers. It respected the army without over-glorifying it.

6) Preity Zinta’s Romila Was Way Ahead of Her Time

Romila wasn’t just a love interest. She was strong, focused, and sure of herself. As a war reporter, she held her ground — and made Karan confront who he really was.

7) Visuals That Reflected the Soul

Shot in Ladakh by Christopher Popp, the film didn’t just capture the landscape — it captured the silence within. The mountains became a mirror to Karan’s journey.

8) Redefining Strength and Masculinity

Karan didn’t yell his way through his problems. He learned to own up, stand up, and stay steady. Lakshya showed that true strength lies in honesty, not bravado.

9) Its Message Still Feels Relevant Today

Even now, Lakshya hits home. In a world full of noise, confusion, and pressure — it reminds us that it’s okay to feel lost. What matters is choosing to keep going.

10) From Lakshya to 120 Bahadur: A Full-Circle Moment

Two decades after making Lakshya, Farhan returns in 120 Bahadur — this time playing Maj. Shaitan Singh Bhati, a real-life war hero from the 1962 Rezang La battle. It’s more than just another role — it feels like a continuation of the same spirit: a story of bravery, belief, and sacrifice.

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