Farhan Akhtar Recalls Sridevi's Grace After Slipping on Lamhe Sets: 'Thought Career Was Over'
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Bollywood's multifaceted talent Farhan Akhtar has spoken about a pivotal moment in his career that could have derailed it before it began. In a recent conversation, he shared a harrowing incident involving the legendary Sridevi on the sets of Yash Chopra's Lamhe. Farhan was just 17 and working as an assistant to cinematographer Manmohan Singh when the incident occurred. He was tasked with cleaning a stain on the wooden floor, but as he bent down, Sridevi slipped and fell. The young Farhan was convinced that his career was over, but to his surprise, Sridevi handled the situation with elegance and poise. Instead of reacting angrily, Sridevi smiled and said, 'It's okay, it happens.' Her calm demeanor helped to diffuse the tension on set, and Farhan was finally able to breathe again. He has expressed his gratitude towards Sridevi, crediting her for saving his career. Today, Farhan is a renowned actor, writer, director, and producer, with a string of acclaimed films to his credit. His next release is the war drama 120 Bahadur, based on the real-life story of 120 brave soldiers who fought at Rezang La. The film is set to hit theaters on November 21.
