Lagaan
The All-Time Classic Movie ‘Lagaan’ Clocks in 23 Years; Here Are 5 Reasons Why It’s Time for a Celebration!
Released in 2001, 'Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India' is one of the most beloved Hindi cinema classics. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the film tells a story that resonated with every Indian. Set in 1893, during the late Victorian period of British colonial rule in India, the movie follows the inhabitants of a village in Central India who, burdened by high taxes and years of drought, are challenged by an arrogant British Indian Army officer to a game of cricket as a wager to avoid paying the taxes they owe. As the film marks its 23rd anniversary, it's a great time to celebrate some of the | Click Here...
Tune In, Turn Up: How background music in movies hit the right notes
Before I get into the technical and analytical beat of it, I would ask you to pump off some of your hidden oozing craze and “imagine” things! Yes, imagine! Be delusional, create that bubble, and play a song. Your favourite song, from your playlist. Maybe, ‘Yeh Ishq Hai’ from ‘Jab We Met’ or ‘O Sanam’ by ‘Lucky Ali;’ quite a vibe, right? And as you immerse in the song, you almost feel you are part of some movie, doing some ‘main character’ stuff. Or just tell me, every time you are out for a long drive, do you not play some mandatory songs, ‘Cha | Click Here...
21 Years Of Lagaan: Aamir Khan reunites with team at residence, deets inside
Aamir Khan-starrer cricket drama Lagaan is all set to complete 21 years of its release today on June 15. And to commemorate that, the star is all set to get together with the cast of the film at his house, Marina today. Lagaan is one of the most successful films of our times and is said to be one of the most evergreen films which can be enjoyed by audiences of all ages. Lagaan also became the second only film apart from Mother India in India’s history to receive an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film. It's been over 21 years since the film was released, yet the populari | Click Here...
Heartiest Wishes: Aamir Khan to reunite with entire Lagaan team as the film turns 21
It’s a worthy day to celebrate as Lagaan turns 21-year-old. The film has been one of the most loved and is one that never gets old in the row. Now that being said, here we have shared got our hands on some more exciting deets, as Aamir Khan the lead actor is all set to reunite with the entire team of the film. According to reports, Aamir Khan is all set to hold a special reunion and celebration for the entire team, to celebrate this big day, and the immense success of the film. The film reportedly bagged several awards, with amazing performances led by the actors. Manav Ma | Click Here...
Lagaan Gave Me The Confidence To do Things My Way; Says Aamir Khan In An Interview, Read More
Lagaan, directed by Aamir Khan, was released 20 years ago on June 15th. The film swept the country and even made the Oscars Foreign Language category shortlist. Lagaan has been described as a touching meditation on compassion and the triumph of the human spirit, as it is an excellent blend of the only two really pan-Indian phenomena — films and cricket. Khan and the film received numerous honors and acclaim. Twenty years later, the memories are still clear in his mind as the actor, who later became a producer with Lagaan, discusses the hardships he faced while filming the movie. He | Click Here...
Lagaan had the right blend of emotions and that’s why we love it even today – Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan is perhaps the most interesting and exciting of the Khan trinity in Bollywood. A career spanning more than 34 years, he has been part of some of the gems of Bollywood and we loved seeing every bit of it. From making us all laugh in movies like 3 Idiots & PK to making us get emotional with Taare Zameen Par & Dangal, he has done it all. But one movie that's always going to be iconic for all Aamir Khan fans is Lagaan. On the special occasion of Lagaan completing 20 years, Aamir spoke to IWMBuzz about the experience, his personal life hardships & more. Read to find out - | Click Here...
Which Was A Bigger Hit: Gadar or Lagaan? Trade Analysts Kick In
Girish Johar: “Two decades of the iconic Gadar and Lagaan ... I still remember the fight amongst cinemas to decide which one it screen. One of the first rare cinema’s feats, at that point of time, where actually both the films did wonders at the box office. Surely, in terms of pure numbers, it was Gadar which created havoc at the boxoffice . I clearly remember early-morning shows in certain cinemas across the country. In fact, at that point of time, boxoffice numbers were neither being recorded nor shared. But, I am personally very much confident that Gadar was our | Click Here...
#20YearsOfLagaan: #MyLagaan trends on social media celebrating Aamir Khan’s film’s 20 years anniversary
In a unique user-generated campaign led by media, #MyLagaan is trending on social media marking 20 years of Aamir Khan’s film Lagaan anniversary. On 15th June 2001, Lagaan hit the silver screens, a very unusual, unconventional idea conceived by Ashutosh Gowariker that struck a chord with millions of people and the film in no time became massive and a historic one. This #20YearsOfLagaan anniversary celebration for a film is by far the most unique. The uniqueness of #MyLagaan brings out so many fan memories from the time they watched Lagaan, a wave of posts have been put up on social | Click Here...
Lagaan: 5 Unknown Facts
1. Aamir Khan had never worn a dhoti before. He learnt how to tie it in just one day.When I had asked him how audiences would react to their hero in a dhoti his sensible reply was, “Whether I wear a dhoti in Lagaan or whether it is a period film, all that is irrelevant. Audiences will come if they like the story.” And they did! Aamir was right. 2. The first choice to play Bhuvan was Abhishek Bachchan. Director Ashutosh Gowariker waited almost two years for Abhishek to say yes. Finally Gowariker gave up. It was by chance that Aamir saw the script | Click Here...
Lagaan, Gadar Released 20 Years Ago On This Day, Were Historic Hits
Who says there is no room for two blockbusters on the same day? Ashutosh Gowariker’s Lagaan and Anil Sharma’s Gadar Ek Prem Katha released on the same Friday, June 15, 2001 both became historic hits. “Why not?” reasoned Ashutosh Gowariker. “Sholay and Jai Santoshi Maa released on the same Friday in 1975.Both created history. My own Lagaan was released on the same day as Gadar. They both got their audience.” Why not? If both the films are worthy they will both be blockbusters. Manoj Kumar’s Roti Kapda Aur Makaan and Manmohan Desai’s Roti were | Click Here...
Turning points In Aamir Khan’s Career
Aamir Khan has had an enriching career and here is Subhash K Jha listing out the best moments from his fruitful career of years. Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988): The (lover) boy next door image which was created specifically for this film became the reference point for Aamir’s image in future. He is the dependable guy next door who’ll come to your rescue if your washbasin gets leaky or your child goes missing. Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (1992): Gave a mainstream sanctity to sports films in Bollywood. Prior to JJWS sports films didn’t | Click Here...
Reasons That Make Aamir Khan the real ‘Mr. Perfectionist’ in Bollywood
You may hate him, you may love him, but you can’t ignore the fact the Amir Khan is the only one among the celebrated big Khans of Bollywood who actually doesn’t take his audience for granted. When Ashutosh Gowarikar’s brilliant script had no takers, Aamir Khan stepped up to produce the Oscar-nominated cinema. With one move, he had already proved that he had a vision that most actors fall short of. The epic tale of Bhuvan and his mates in Champaner trying to fight the British at a cricket match to get laid off the heavy taxation was a plot that nobody dared to venture with. It wa | Click Here...
Lagaan fame Shrivallabh Vyas passes away
Lagaan and Sarfarosh fame Bollywood and television actor Shrivallabh Vyas has entered the gates of heaven. The actor breathed his last today morning in Jaipur. He was 60. The actor has been bedridden for last few years after suffering from brain stroke. He apparently shifted to his hometown Jaipur from Mumbai owing to financial constraints. He is survived by his wife Sobha Vyas and two daughters. RIP. | Click Here...
TVF brings back Season 2 of ‘Bachelors’ after a highly successful Season1
4 bachelors, 1 villain aur duniya bhar ke problems! TVF is bringing back the web-series Bachelors for a 2nd season of adventures. Shivankit Parihar, Badri Chavan, and Jasmeet Singh reprise their roles as the titular ‘bachelors’ with internet favourite, Jeetu, joining the cast for season two. The series was lauded for keeping the Bollywood parody alive on the internet – every episode of Bachelors explores hilarious situations in their lives that parodies the humour & drama of masala Bollywood movies. Joining them in each episode, playing the villain is the web’s man for all s | Click Here...