By Team PeepingMoon | 29-Aug-2024

National Sports Day: A cinematic journey from Lagaan to Chak De! India

From the roaring stadiums to the quiet training grounds, Indian cinema has woven captivating tales of athleticism and triumph. Sports films, a perennial favourite among audiences, have the unique.....

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By Team PeepingMoon | 15-Jun-2024

Aamir Khan’s Lagaan clocks in 23 years, Here are 5 Reasons Why It's Time for a Celebration

Released in 2001, 'Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India' is indeed one of the most precious gems of Hindi cinema. The Ashutosh Gowariker directorial brought a story that resonated.....

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By Team Peeping Moon | 09-May-2024

Academy Museum pays tribute to Indian cinema's musical brilliance with 'RRR', 'Slumdog Millionaire', and 'Lagaan' celebration

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is set to pay homage to the rich musical tapestry of Indian cinema with a special event honoring three iconic films: 'RRR' (2022), 'Slumdog.....

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By Bobby Mandhani | 03-Aug-2023

PeepingMoon Exclusive: Utkarsh Sharma on Gadar 2 and OMG 2 box office clash - 'Gadar & Lagaan also came together, both turned historic'

The much-anticipated film Gadar 2 is all set to hit the theatres on August 11, 2022. Helmed by Anil Sharma, Gadar 2 is a direct sequel to the 2001 hit.....

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By Mr.Moon | 02-Aug-2023

Four time National Award winning art director Nitin Desai commits suicide at 57, police investigation underway

Four-time National Award-winning art director Nitin Chandrakant Desai allegedly committed suicide at his own ND studio in Karjat on Wednesday morning. Aged 57, the incident took place just a few days.....

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By Mr. Moon | 15-Jun-2023

22 years of Lagaan: When Aamir Khan spoke about Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar warning him against making the film in a single schedule

Aamir Khan's iconic film Lagaan completed 22 years since its release. This magnum opus not only became a massive success at the box office but also left an indelible mark on audiences worldwide......

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By Mr. Moon | 16-Jun-2022

Aamir Khan's film Lagaan to be adapted as a West End show in UK?

The evergreen Lagaan: Once Upon A Time has always been in conversation since the day of its release 21 years ago on June 15, 2001. From being the third Indian film.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 09-Aug-2021

Anupam Shyam funeral: Sanjay Mishra, Yashpal Sharma, Aditya Srivastava and other senior actors pay their last respects

Veteran television actor Anupam Shyam succumbed to multiple organ failure last night. He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital in Goregaon seven days ago. Today, his.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 15-Jun-2021

20 Years of Lagaan: Aamir Khan reveals father Tahir Hussain faced financial struggles, was on the verge of bankruptcy

Aamir Khan, who is one of Bollywood’s most successful actors and producers has revealed that he saw his father, producer Tahir Hussain go through financial trouble when he was young......

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By Ms Moon | 15-Jun-2021

Watch: Aamir Khan shares a heartfelt message in ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’ look as ‘Lagaan’ completes 20 years

It’s a special day for Indian cinema as the Oscar-nominated film Lagaan completes 20 years today. The cult film not only changed the game in the landscape of Indian movies.....

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By Mr. Moon | 15-Jun-2021

20 Years Of Lagaan: Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker reunite for a Netflix documentary 'Chale Chalo Lagaan'; teaser out now

Today, Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India, completes 20 glorious years since it launched and made cinema history. Lagaan, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and produced by Aamir Khan, was a remarkable.....

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By Rashita Sahni | 15-Jun-2021

Peeping Moon Exclusive: I really think it deserved to win the Oscar; would not be keen to remake the Aamir Khan starrer: Director Ashutosh Gowariker on '20 Years Of Lagaan'

Going down the memory lane to talk to Ashutosh Gowariker about his directorial hit Lagaan as it clocks 20 years, one cannot miss the various records it set. From the number of.....

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By Mark Manuel | 15-Jun-2021

From The Editor's Desk: Lagaan – 20 years later still like a World Cup final!

Twenty years ago on this day, when the monsoon opened up over Mumbai, I saw Aamir Khan’s Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India at Eros. First day first show. I.....

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By Ankita Bhalla | 15-Jun-2021

20 Years Of Lagaan: 'It will be easier to make Lagaan today technology-wise, arranging 10,000 villagers in Kutch was a challenge,' says Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan's Lagaan was iconic in many ways. Be it songs, production value or acting, everything was top notch. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the Oscar-nominated film was no mean.....

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By Ankita Bhalla | 15-Jun-2021

20 Years Of Lagaan: To assume that I’ve picked scripts only based on messages is wrong - Aamir Khan on selecting issue-based stories like '3 Idiots' and 'Dangal'

Going down memory lane to talk about Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan, one cannot miss the various records it set. From the number of awards it earned to the business it did overseas.....

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By Ankita Bhalla | 15-Jun-2021

20 Years Of Lagaan: 'Karan Johar & Aditya Chopra advised me not to shoot film in single schedule and sync sound, now they are following the same,' quips Aamir Khan

Aamir Khan's Lagaan has completed 20 years today. A landmark film in all aspects, the Ashutosh Gowariker-directorial marked the debut of Aamir as a producer. The superstar bankrolled Lagaan.....

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By Ankita Bhalla | 15-Jun-2021

20 Years Of Lagaan: Maybe if I had seen 'Gadar', I’d have gotten frightened and said that we won’t clash with it - Aamir Khan

20 years ago, Aamir Khan's masterpiece Lagaan released and made it to the Oscars. The Ashutosh Gowariker directorial created wave and received critical acclaim back in 2001 as soon as.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 15-Jun-2021

PeepingMoon Exclusive: Lagaan wasn’t just a film but a life experience; I tried to incorporate aspects of Gauri into my personal life too: Gracy Singh on film's 20th anniversary

If expressions, looks and great acting talent could kill someone, then Gracy Singh would have been the main culprit. The actress who has dug deep into the skin.....

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By Ankita Bhalla | 15-Jun-2021

20 Years Of Lagaan: Winning an award isn't important, for me my audience has to be happy and satisfied: Aamir Khan on film not bagging an Oscar

Aamir Khan's Lagaan is one of the landmark films of Bollywood that left an impact on the global platform too. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the film also starred Gracy.....

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