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Farah Khan: Tees Maar Khan Backlash Led to Darkest Career Phase
16 Mar
Summary
- Tees Maar Khan's backlash was Farah Khan's darkest career period.
- Khan struggled to get out of bed due to film criticism's emotional toll.
- Some in the industry celebrated her setback, saying she was 'brought down'.
Filmmaker Farah Khan has recounted the significant professional and emotional impact of the backlash following her 2010 film, 'Tees Maar Khan.' Khan described this period as the "darkest phase" of her career, admitting that the severe criticism left her unable to leave her bed for several days.
She reflected that after previous successes like 'Om Shanti Om,' she had not anticipated such harsh reactions to 'Tees Maar Khan,' which starred Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif. Khan also observed that some individuals within the film industry appeared to take pleasure in her film's struggles, making comments that implied she had been humbled.
Despite the initial negative reception, 'Tees Maar Khan' performed moderately at the box office and has since gained a cult following. Khan now views the painful experience as a catalyst for personal growth, fostering greater resilience and a more balanced perspective on success and failure within the film industry.
