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At Lagaan’s 25th anniversary, Aamir Khan and director Ashutosh Gowariker debated Khan’s clean-shaven look for the drought-stricken villager Bhuvan.
At the 25th anniversary of Lagaan, Aamir Khan and director Ashutosh Gowariker discussed a creative clash over Khan’s clean-shaven look for the character Bhuvan, with Khan questioning the realism of a drought-stricken villager maintaining such grooming.
Gowariker defended the choice, citing cinematic appeal and the need to highlight Khan’s role.
The 2001 film, set during British rule, follows villagers who challenge British officers to a cricket match for tax relief, becoming a symbol of resistance.
Despite initial skepticism, Lagaan became a box office success, earned India’s third Oscar nomination, and remains a landmark in Indian cinema.
En el 25 aniversario de Lagaan, Aamir Khan y el director Ashutosh Gowariker debatieron la apariencia de Khan con la barba limpia para el aldeano Bhuvan, afectado por la sequía.