Farhan Akhtar Opens Up on 'Nausikhiya' Incident with Amitabh Bachchan on Lakshya Sets

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{ "title": "Farhan Akhtar Opens Up on 'Nausikhiya' Incident with Amitabh Bachchan on Lakshya Sets", "article": "Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan recently shared a candid anecdote about how Farhan Akhtar's behavior on the sets of Lakshya made him feel like an amateur actor. In a recent conversation with Aap Ki Adalat, Farhan Akhtar has responded to the incident, revealing that he never intended to come across as a director trying to 'teach' acting to the veteran actor. During the shoot of Lakshya, Farhan, who was a first-time director at the time, was under pressure to meet the tight schedule set by the Army authorities. He recalled trying to help Big B with his performance on the first day of shooting, thinking it would speed up the process. However, Farhan realized later that his enthusiasm might have come across as patronizing, which could have hurt Big B's feelings. Big B had shared his experience of working with Farhan on Lakshya in an earlier episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 17. He revealed how Farhan visited his room at night, asking if he was facing any difficulties with his dialogue delivery. Big B felt that he was being 'taught' acting by a young director, which made him feel embarrassed and emotional. However, Farhan has now clarified that his intention was not to 'teach' Big B, but rather to help him get comfortable with the Army setting. He apologized for any hurt he might have caused and expressed gratitude towards Big B for being understanding. Lakshya, which marked Farhan's directorial debut in Bollywood, was a war drama that also starred Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta in lead roles. Although the film failed at the box office, it gained a cult following later. Farhan is currently busy with his next project, 120 Bahadur, while Big B is hosting Kaun Banega Crorepati 17 and will soon be seen in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD."