# Luck by Chance (2009)

> An ambitious newcomer and a struggling actor navigate Bollywood’s seductive glamour, ruthless gatekeeping, and uncertain promises of success.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9888

## Facts

- Runtime: 155 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy
- Director: Zoya Akhtar
- Cast: Konkona Sen Sharma, Farhan Akhtar, Rishi Kapoor, Dimple Kapadia, Juhi Chawla Mehta, Sanjay Kapoor, Hrithik Roshan, Isha Sharvani
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0886539/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, affectionate, bittersweet, bollywood movie night, cinema discussion

## Synopsis

A determined woman breaks free from tradition in pursuit of her dreams in the film industry.

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