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Lagaan Turns 25: Aamir Khan Recalls Belief & Passion
9 Jun
Summary
- Lagaan's 25th anniversary will be celebrated with a screening.
- Aamir Khan will participate in a talk about the film's making.
- The London Indian Film Festival will host the anniversary event.
The critically acclaimed colonial epic 'Lagaan' is set to mark its 25th anniversary. Superstar Aamir Khan reflected on the film's creation, stating it was made with "belief, passion, and honesty." A special screening of 'Lagaan' will take place on July 12, 2026, at the BFI IMAX as part of the London Indian Film Festival.
Further celebrating this milestone, Aamir Khan is scheduled for an "In Conversation" event at BFI Southbank on July 16. During this session, he will share rare insights into the making of the international hit and discuss his career trajectory from a child actor to a globally recognized filmmaker. The festival itself will feature other notable events, including a reunion of the 'Goodness Gracious Me' cast and an AI & Film Showcase.
The festival, which is Europe's first Indian AI & Film Showcase, will open with the film '52 Blue,' directed by Ali El Arabi. The festival's CEO, Cary Rajinder Sawhney, expressed excitement about showcasing 'Lagaan' on a large screen with Aamir Khan present. The festival's footprint has expanded this year, reaching cities such as Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, and Bradford, alongside London.
