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flag At Lagaan’s 25th anniversary, Aamir Khan and director Ashutosh Gowariker debated Khan’s clean-shaven look for the drought-stricken villager Bhuvan.

flag 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. flag Gowariker defended the choice, citing cinematic appeal and the need to highlight Khan’s role. flag 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. flag Despite initial skepticism, Lagaan became a box office success, earned India’s third Oscar nomination, and remains a landmark in Indian cinema.

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