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“When I became a choreographer, I was not assisting any choreographer. I was assisting the director Mansoor Ali Khan for 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.' I was the fourth assistant director.” quote by Farah Khan
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“When I became a choreographer, I was not assisting any choreographer. I was assisting the director Mansoor Ali Khan for 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar.' I was the fourth assistant director.”

Farah Khan

About This Quote

Source Interview: Bollywood Magazine, 1995

She entered filmmaking by assisting a director, not a choreographer, gaining broad industry experience.

In simple terms: She started as a director’s assistant, not a choreographer’s.

Key Takeaway

Learn from varied roles.

Themes

career learning film industry

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

career advice

When to use this quote

  • film sets
  • career transitions
  • creative collaborations

Key Concepts

mentorship skill development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does cross‑training benefit creative work?
  • What challenges arise from shifting roles?
A Different Perspective

Starting low may delay specialization.

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