On 20 years of Lagaan, Aamir Khan opens up on not winning the Oscar
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Aamir Khan revealed that he was disappointed after Lagaan did not win the Oscar in 2002. Lagaan was released in 2001.
20 years ago, Aamir Khan-starrer Lagaan was released on the big screens on June 15, 2001. The film, which was set in the pre-Independence era, revolved around the members of a small village who were not only burdened by the years of drought but also high taxes. When challenged by a British army officer for a game of cricket, everyone jumps at the opportunity of winning the game and getting their taxes removed. 20 years later, the film is still loved and rewatched by many. Lagaan was even nominated for the Oscars in the Best Foreign Language Film in 2002, but unfortunately didn't win it. Lead actor, Aamir Khan recently opened up about how he felt when Lagaan did not win it at the Oscar.More Related News