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Lagaan was shot in extreme weather, amid injuries and jet interruptions, says Yashpal Sharma
June 15, 2026 9:52 am
On 25 years of Lagaan, actor Yashpal Sharma recalls the challenges they faced while filming in Bhuj. He also speaks about how director Ashustosh Gowari shot the film lying on a bed at one point.
After 2 flops, I would've given up direction if Lagaan didn't work: Ashutosh Gowariker
June 15, 2026 8:07 am
On the 25th anniversary of Lagaan, Ashutosh Gowariker discusses kickstarting a new wave of Hindi cinema and how the Aamir Khan film was his last chance at direction after two failures.
How Lagaan's Captain Russell helped get relief funds for 2001 Gujarat earthquake
June 14, 2026 6:05 pm
Paul Blackthorne, who played Lagaan's chief antagonist and British Army officer Captain Russell, organised a photography exhibition in London to donate proceeds towards the relief efforts for the 2001 Gujarat Earthquake.
When Aamir Khan's Lagaan cast played a real cricket match and the British won easily
June 14, 2026 1:31 pm
As shooting for the cricket sequences in Lagaan neared completion, the much-anticipated "grudge match" was finally organised.
'Great taste in women': Aamir Khan gets his leg pulled by Kajol, Juhi ahead of 3rd wedding
June 14, 2026 12:04 pm
At an event to celebrate 25 years of Aamir Khan Productions, the actor's Ishq co-stars Kajol and Juhi Chawla heaped praise on him, but not without sliding in a couple of jibes, including on his third wedding, with Gauri Spratt, on July 5.
Salman Khan's new look grabs attention at Aamir Khan Productions' event, watch
June 14, 2026 11:03 am
Several members of the Lagaan cast, including Rajendra Nath Zutshi, Yashpal Sharma, Aditya Lakhia and Akhilendra Mishra, were seen at Aamir Khan Productions' 25th anniversary celebration.
Aamir Khan was fined for tardiness on Lagaan set, bus left without him: Raghubir Yadav
June 12, 2026 8:24 pm
In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, veteran actor Raghubir Yadav opened up about memories of shooting Aamir Khan's Lagaan. The film has completed 25 years of its release.
Lagaan at 25: How AR Rahman used a 4 am stroke of genius for Ghanan Ghanan
June 12, 2026 9:15 pm
The trio of Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker and Javed Akhtar reflect on what makes AR Rahman a genius.
Javed Akhtar calls Lagaan's 'O Paalanhaare' his most challenging song: 'I'm an atheist'
June 11, 2026 6:15 pm
As Lagaan nears its 25th anniversary re-release, Aamir Khan, A.R. Rahman and Javed Akhtar revisit the stories behind its iconic songs.
Amitabh Bachchan called Reema Kagti 'gurkha' after she scolded him during Lakshya
April 26, 2026 3:27 pm
Aamir Khan isn't the only superstar who was pulled up for causing delay by Reema Kagti, who was an Assistant Director in the early 2000s. There was also Amitabh Bachchan on the sets of Farhan Akhtar's Lakshya.
LAGAAN PHOTOS
Happy Birthday Aamir Khan: Anushka, Katrina, Juhi and Madhuri, ladies he has romanced onscreen
March 14, 2016 10:32 am
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan first appeared on screen as a child actor in his uncle Nasir Hussain's film Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973) but the actor made his debut as an adult with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak in 1988. The actor, who turns 51 today, has a long list of films to his account and number of actresses he has romanced with, onscreen. Juhi Chawla, Madhuri Dixit, Rani Mukerji and Karisma Kapoor to Kareena Kapoor, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma are the actress who have played Aamir's lady love, in the films. Here's a look.
Aamir Khan's top 10 roles: PK, Lagaan, Rangeela
March 14, 2016 10:44 am
On Aamir Khan's 51st birthday, here are some of his top roles from his treasury. Take a look.
Lagaan actor Rajesh Vivek dies at 66: A look at his hit films
January 15, 2016 11:12 am
Bollywood actor Rajesh Vivek, mainly known for his roles in hits like ‘Lagaan’ and ‘Swades’, died due to a heart attack in Hyderabad on Thursday (January 14). Here are the hit roles played by the actor.
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