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More than two decades after the magic of ‘Lagaan’ captured audiences across the globe, actor Aamir Khan and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker are reportedly joining hands once again for a grand period sports drama. The upcoming film is said to revolve around the life of legendary Indian cricketer Lala Amarnath and will be set during the…
Ameesha Patel has recently spoken about losing out on Lagaan, calling it a decision she respected rather than resented. Reflecting on the missed opportunity, she said there was no politics involved in the casting.“There was no politics involved. Ashutosh Gowariker was very honest. He felt I looked too fair and too educated for the role—my…
Aamir Khan recalled being scolded by assistant director Reema Kagti on Lagaan sets for eating slowly. Despite being producer, he was told to follow schedule. The anecdote highlights strict discipline during filming. Released in 2001, Lagaan remains a landmark film, earning an Oscar nomination and eight National Awards in India history. Ashutosh Gowariker’s ‘Lagaan’ would…
At the Red Lorry Film Festival in Mumbai, Aamir Khan and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker came together to celebrate 25 years of their landmark film Lagaan — a project that not only redefined sports dramas in Indian cinema but also overcame massive uncertainty at the time of its release. At the Red Lorry Film Festival in…
Director Matthew Parkhill highlighted the impressive audition of Hero Fiennes Tiffin, which clinched him the role of ‘Young Sherlock.’ Emphasizing a novel perspective, Parkhill drew inspiration from the early works of Conan Doyle, portraying Sherlock as a youthful detective eager to delve into mysteries. Additionally, fans will recognize a celebrated actress from the legendary Bollywood…
AR Rahman recently found himself at the centre of a storm after hinting that he may have lost work in Bollywood over the past eight years due to growing communal undercurrents. His remarks triggered sharp reactions across the industry and social media, drawing criticism from some and cautious disagreement from others. While Rahman later issued…
Akhilendra Mishra has reflected on how Lagaan became a turning point for Indian cinema on the global stage and how Aamir Khan played a crucial role in paving the way for future Indian films at the Oscars. In a recent interview, Mishra revisited the skepticism the film initially faced and the historic shift it eventually…
Ranveer Singh starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ is now set to release in theatres this Friday, December 5. The film directed by Aditya Dhar has been in the news lately as Major Mohit Sharma’s brother, Madhur Sharma had raised objections regarding it. As the matter came to the Delhi High Court, the judiciary asked the censor board to…
Aamir Khan recently appeared on a podcast where he shared an update on his passion project based on Mahabharat. During the conversation, he also opened up about his massively appreciated film ‘Lagaan’ directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The movie also earned the Oscar nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category. The actor-producer also shared if…
