Indian Idol 16: Farhan Akhtar admits 'Lakshya' was created to inspire youth to join the army
During Indian Idol's 25th-anniversary celebration of Farhan Akhtar, a contestant's performance of a song from 'Lakshya' prompted the filmmaker to reveal the film's true inspiration. An army officer's concern about declining officer recruitment after Operation Vijay deeply moved Farhan's father, leading to the creation of the film to inspire young Indians to join the army.