New Delhi. ‘Lagaan’ is considered one of the best films of Aamir Khan’s career. It shows how the British have imposed heavy taxes on the villagers who have been suffering from drought for years. In such a situation, when a British Indian Army officer challenges him, he agrees to bet on the game of cricket to avoid paying taxes. ‘Lagaan’ has completed 23 years of its release, so let’s take a look at some of its very special aspects, due to which this movie is considered special in the history of Indian cinema.
Great plot
‘Lagaan’ really surprised everyone with its amazing plot. Everyone can relate to the story of the film, which depicts the spirit of empowerment and the victory of a group with lesser abilities. The film industry had never explored such a plot before, but with ‘Lagaan’, the viewers experienced a completely new filmmaking genre. The story of the film touched everyone deeply and also gave a strong message.
Amazing performance
‘Lagaan’ featured some of the best actors in Indian cinema. They not only won the hearts of the audience, but also brought each character to life on screen beautifully with emotions. Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh played the lead roles in the film, while British actors Paul Blackthorne and Rachel Shelley also played important roles. Apart from this, the film had a large cast of talented actors, who also played an important role in the film’s success.
The entire star cast of the film ‘Lagaan’. (Photo courtesy: IMDb)
Awesome music
The music of the film is a perfect match with its theme. The songs of the film really capture the atmosphere of the village, every emotion is beautifully evoked in the music of the film. AR Rahman has composed the music, which also used many different sound tracks and music studios. Songs like ‘Radha Kaise Na Jale’, ‘Chale Chalo’, ‘Ghanan Ghanan’, ‘Mitwa’, and others are very special and memorable even today.
Inspirational Messages
‘Lagaan’ is a film that has truly inspired everyone with its story. Apart from entertaining, the film also highlights the themes of unity, perseverance and fighting against injustice. The film’s message of empowerment and victory of the underprivileged group touched the hearts of audiences around the world.
National Awards
‘Lagaan’ won 8 awards in the 49th National Film Awards, including the Best Popular Film. The special thing is that this film proved to be the most award-winning film in the 49th National Film Awards by winning maximum awards in 8 categories, which include Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, Best Male Playback Singer, Best Audiography, Best Art Director, Best Costume Design, Best Music Director, Best Lyrics, and Best Choreography.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : June 15, 2024, 17:06 IST