Lucky: No Time for Love Completes 20 Years: Radhika Rao & Vinay Sapru Recall Salman Khan’s Magic in Their Directorial Debut: ‘He’s Forever Our Favourite Hero’

It’s been two decades since Lucky: No Time For Love hit the big screen. Released in 2005, the film marked the directorial debut of Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru and introduced Sneha Ullal opposite Salman Khan. Shot entirely in Saint Petersburg, Russia, the romantic drama stood out for its snowy landscapes, a fairytale-like narrative, and a memorable soundtrack.

Reflecting on the film, the directors recalled how they chose Russia after scouting other locations like Australia and London. The film was shot in one stretch over 65 days, featuring scenes with real military equipment including tanks, soldiers, and steam engines, all coordinated with the Russian army.

Lucky was also notable for its music. It marked Adnan Sami’s debut as a film composer and brought together a line-up of legendary playback singers, including Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosale, and Sonu Nigam. Many of the songs were filmed on the frozen Gulf of Finland, adding to the movie’s visual appeal.