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Lagaan, headlined by Aamir Khan, remains one of the most celebrated films in Indian cinema. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the epic was even nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, cementing its place in cinematic history. But the question often arises- if Lagaan were to be remade today, who could carry the iconic role of Bhuvan? Aamir himself recently answered this.
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Aamir Khan’s Pick
Speaking on Komal Nahta’s podcast Game Changers: The Producer Series, Aamir was asked about his choice for Bhuvan in a present-day remake. Without hesitation, he responded, “Vicky Kaushal, I think he has that quality of Bhuvan - dignity, strength, inner strength, steadiness, and integrity. He reflects all of that very naturally. He is a great actor.”
The Legacy of Lagaan
Released in 2001 as Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, the film blended sports, drama, and patriotism in a unique way. Alongside Aamir, it featured Suhasini Mulay, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Raghubir Yadav, Rajesh Vivek, Raj Zutshi, and several others. The movie also introduced international faces Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne, receiving critical and commercial acclaim while bagging multiple awards worldwide.
The Actor Aamir Chose
The star Aamir mentioned began his career with Neeraj Ghaywan’s Masaan and quickly climbed the ladder of success. Known for films like Uri: The Surgical Strike, Sardar Udham, and Sam Bahadur, he has proven his mettle across diverse genres, ranging from intense historical dramas to romance and horror.
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His most recent release, Chhaava, shattered records earlier this year, becoming the third-biggest hit in the history of Hindi cinema with collections crossing Rs 500 crore. Up next, he will be seen sharing screen space with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited Love and War.
