Oscars Academy Revisits Timeless Song From Aamir Khan's 'Lagaan', Fans Flood Comments With Love
Fans were filled with nostalgia after The Academy shared a beloved moment from Lagaan on Instagram. The official Oscars page posted a clip of the popular song Radha Kaise Na Jale, featuring Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh, sending fans of the 2001 film down memory lane.
The Academy shares iconic Lagaan song
In the caption, The Academy wrote, “Love, longing and a little bit of fire in her eyes. Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh performing Radha Kaise Na Jale (vocals by Asha Bhosale and Udit Narayan) from Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan. The film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film (India) at the 74th Oscars.”
The post quickly sparked reactions from fans across the world. One user wrote, “Hindu prayer song performed by a Muslim, written by a Muslim, composed by a Muslim. Welcome to India, folks.”
Another said, “Lagaan is simply ICONIC: the story, the dialogues, the cinematography, the background score, the music and of course the performances from the whole cast. A true classic of Hindi cinema.”
Comments poured in calling the song “awesome” and the movie “legendary.” One fan wrote, “This movie deserved Oscars!!!” while another added, “Can’t believe it’s been 25 years. Such an iconic movie.” Others reflected on how Hindi film music and musicals used to be: “Musicals used to be so good, what happened to the game?”
About Lagaan
Released in 2001, Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is a period musical sports drama directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film was India’s official entry for the Academy Awards and earned a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the 74th Oscars.
Starring Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh, the film also features Suhasini Mulay, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Raghubir Yadav, Rajesh Vivek, and several others, along with British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne. With a budget of ₹25 crore, Lagaan won critical acclaim and remains a landmark in Indian cinema.
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