Team Lagaan, 13 Years Later: How Many do You Recognise?

Thirteen years ago, a period film about a village XI beating the ruling English at a game of cricket became a blockbuster hit, making it all the way to the final foreign five at the Oscars. Now, a documentary of the making of Lagaan has been released, titled Chale Chalo.

  • Thirteen years ago, a period film about a village XI beating the ruling English at a game of cricket became a blockbuster hit, making it all the way to the final foreign five at the Oscars. Now, a documentary of the making of <i>Lagaan</i> has been released, titled <i>Chale Chalo</i>. Here are seven of the original team: Rajesh Vivek (Guran), Amin Hajee (Bagha), Satyajit Bhatkal (director of the documentary), Aamir Khan (Bhuvan), Akhilendra Mishra (Arjan), Aditya Lakhia (Kachra), Yashpal Sharma (Lakha) and Raj Zutshi (Ismail).
    Thirteen years ago, a period film about a village XI beating the ruling English at a game of cricket became a blockbuster hit, making it all the way to the final foreign five at the Oscars. Now, a documentary of the making of Lagaan has been released, titled Chale Chalo. Here are seven of the original team: Rajesh Vivek (Guran), Amin Hajee (Bagha), Satyajit Bhatkal (director of the documentary), Aamir Khan (Bhuvan), Akhilendra Mishra (Arjan), Aditya Lakhia (Kachra), Yashpal Sharma (Lakha) and Raj Zutshi (Ismail).
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  • <i>Chale Chalo</i> was unveiled at Mumbai's Yash Raj Studios on June 8. Lagaan lead actor Aamir said, "I am so glad I can show this film to the nation. I am extremely happy for the first time we will see this film live. This film is about the journey of how we made 'Lagaan' and we wanted to make it on record.'
    Chale Chalo was unveiled at Mumbai's Yash Raj Studios on June 8. Lagaan lead actor Aamir said, "I am so glad I can show this film to the nation. I am extremely happy for the first time we will see this film live. This film is about the journey of how we made 'Lagaan' and we wanted to make it on record.'
  • So what were your favorite stars doing this Saturday? The answering is everything! <br><br> From charity events to product promotions, Bollywood had a super busy Saturday.<br><br> Aamir Khan was seen interacting with fans and dignitaries at the KEM hospital in Mumbai to mark Maharashtra Organ Donation Day 2014.
    So what were your favorite stars doing this Saturday? The answering is everything!

    From charity events to product promotions, Bollywood had a super busy Saturday.

    Aamir Khan was seen interacting with fans and dignitaries at the KEM hospital in Mumbai to mark Maharashtra Organ Donation Day 2014.
  • Actor Ranveer Singh was seen working out at the UK Body Power Expo fitness exhibition.
    Actor Ranveer Singh was seen working out at the UK Body Power Expo fitness exhibition.
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  • His <i>Gunday</i> co-star Arjun Kapoor was also at the event.
    His Gunday co-star Arjun Kapoor was also at the event.
  • Actor Hrithik Roshan's mother Pinki Roshan demonstrated some exercise routines at the event.
    Actor Hrithik Roshan's mother Pinki Roshan demonstrated some exercise routines at the event.
  • Actress Soha Ali Khan was in Delhi to felicitate the winner of the 8th edition of ?The Debut' initiative by the Wills Lifestyle Fashion week.
    Actress Soha Ali Khan was in Delhi to felicitate the winner of the 8th edition of ‘The Debut' initiative by the Wills Lifestyle Fashion week.
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  • Meanwhile, back in Mumbai the controversial Kamaal R Khan was seen riding on top of a vehicle while campaigning for a Lok Sabha seat from Mumbai North West constituency.<br><br> Coming up: Sonam, Gul's Saturday fix
    Meanwhile, back in Mumbai the controversial Kamaal R Khan was seen riding on top of a vehicle while campaigning for a Lok Sabha seat from Mumbai North West constituency.

    Coming up: Sonam, Gul's Saturday fix
  • Actress Sonam Kapoor's toned figure shows how fit the actress is and on Saturday (October 19, 2013), the actress was spotted walking for a marathon in Mumbai to promote healthy life.
    Actress Sonam Kapoor's toned figure shows how fit the actress is and on Saturday (October 19, 2013), the actress was spotted walking for a marathon in Mumbai to promote healthy life.
  • Filmmaker Kunal Kohli up for the cause.
    Filmmaker Kunal Kohli up for the cause.
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  • Actor Dalip Tahil all set for the marathon.
    Actor Dalip Tahil all set for the marathon.
  • The same day, actress Gul Panag was spotted checking out cars and bikes at Autocar Performance Show in Mumbai.
    The same day, actress Gul Panag was spotted checking out cars and bikes at Autocar Performance Show in Mumbai.
  • Want to go for a ride with Gul?
    Want to go for a ride with Gul?
  • Meanwhile, Manish Paul, who makes his Bollywood debut with <i>Mickey Virus</i>, was seen promoting his movie in Mumbai.
    Meanwhile, Manish Paul, who makes his Bollywood debut with Mickey Virus, was seen promoting his movie in Mumbai.
  • Manish gets into his character.
    Manish gets into his character.
  • Actress Puja Gupta, who also features in the movie, posed for the camera.
    Actress Puja Gupta, who also features in the movie, posed for the camera.