A behind the scenes story of the making Farhan Akhtar2004 war dramaLakshya‘ is going viral, and it brings Amitabh Bachchanstrict assistant manager, and a nickname that says it all. Film maker Anurag Kashyap revealed what happened during the filming of the critically acclaimed film.Anurag Kashyap has been called by Amitabh Bachchan Reema Kagti ‘Gurkha’When ‘Lakshya’ was in production, two names were enough to keep the entire unit under control, assistant directors Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who recently spoke to The Lallantop, painted a vivid picture of the no-nonsense atmosphere maintained on the sets, where no actor, regardless of stature, was exempt from being pulled out for being late.He revealed, “Zoya and Reema were so professional that even Mr. Bachchan would have been scolded on the sets of Lakshya,” said Kashyap. “They used to say, ‘Sir, aapki set par zaoorat hai. Aap late kar rahe hain. (You are needed in decorum. You are causing delay.)'”Amitabh Bachchan is one of Bollywood’s most punctual stars, but Kashyap clarified that the occasional controversy would cause minor delays, which was immediately met with stern warnings from AD.The disciplined approach clearly left an impression on the megastar. “That’s why Mr. Bachchan would call Reema from the Gurkha regiment ‘Gurkha’,” Kashyap revealed.For the uninitiated, the nickname, taken from one of India’s most elite and disciplined military units, clearly meant in good spirits, a tribute to Kagti’s persistent and soldierly way of executing the set on time.More about ‘Lakshya’Directed by Farhan Akhtar and released in 2004, ‘Lakshya’ is a coming-of-age war drama about a directionless youth who finds his purpose after enlisting in the Indian Army. The film remains a landmark in Hindi cinema for its emotional depth and true portrayal of military life.The film starred Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta, Amitabh Bachchan, Boman Irani and more. It was released in cinemas on June 18, 2004.
