It is a heartfelt request to the clouds to pour long and hard, enough to quench the thirst of a village, and allow them to pay the undue lagaan (tax) thrust upon them by the Britishers.Ĭhoreographer Raju Khan uses several tools to successfully depict the excitement of an agrarian community on seeing clouds darken the sky, in the hope that it will rain. ' Ghanan Ghanan' is a fervent plea of a people largely dependent on monsoon for their sustenance. The earth is parched, there is hardly any vegetation. It has not rained in the village of Champaner for years. As Lagaan turns 20 today, we revisit its songs crafted with much love, care, and ingenuity. When they do, the result is for all to see and cherish. It is not every day that Bollywood’s most formidable creators get together. Each has a purpose, is entirely in sync with the story, and furthers the narrative. Each piece is as carefully performed as it is created. Nor are they put together just for publicity. Its songs are not just dancing interludes meant to elevate a sagging story. If not for its inimitable music, at 225 minutes, Lagaan would not have been half as entertaining or memorable. The recent success of Shahid Kapoor’s Kabir Singh is a case in point. Though Hindi filmmakers are relying less and less on songs now, with some films doing completely without them, a good album still has the power to change the fate of a film. It won eight National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards each.īut for me, this historical sports drama stands out because of the enduring legacy of AR Rahman's music. Music maketh a film as much as the story, acting performances, and direction.
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The most expensive Hindi movie to be made till then, it was the Oscar nominee for the Best Foreign Film category (now renamed as the Best International Film category). It was the third highest-grossing film of the year (after Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Gadar). Released in 2001, this Ashutosh Gowariker film is remembered for several reasons.
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Even after 20 years, it feels as fresh and is as relatable.
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Even after 20 years, the charm of this film’s music is irresistible. You will click on the next, hum along, be surprised that you still know all the lyrics (word for word), and marvel at the genius of all the maestros who contributed to the making of this memorable album. Watching any of Lagaan’s songs is going down a rabbit hole.