Academy honours ‘Lagaan' with Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh's iconic song ‘Radha Kaise Na Jale'; Fans get nostalgic
Aamir Khan
and
Gracy Singh
in the lead roles, performing this unforgettable song. 'Lagaan', which was released in 2001, remains one of the most loved films in
Indian cinema
, and this tribute reminded fans why it is so special.
The Academy's loving tribute
On Instagram, The Academy shared the clip with a touching caption, '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
.' This post highlights the film's global recognition, as 'Lagaan' was nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film category at the Oscars, a proud moment for Indian cinema.
Fans flood social media with praise
The post sparked a wave of excitement and fond memories among fans. One fan wrote, 'Hindu prayer song performed by a Muslim, written by a Muslim, composed by a Muslim. Welcome to India, folks.' This comment shows how the film beautifully brought together different cultures and religions.
Another fan called 'Lagaan' '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.' Many others agreed, calling the movie 'legendary' and praising its music.
Fans also shared their love for the song and dance, with comments like 'This song and dance performance is awesome.' Another said, 'Lagaan was groundbreaking! This soundtrack is so good!' The film's Oscar nomination was also celebrated, with one person saying, 'This movie deserved Oscars!!!'
Nostalgia was strong, with fans saying, 'Can't believe it's been 25 years.
Such an iconic movie. Getting nostalgic.' Some even wondered about the decline of musicals today: 'Musicals used to be so good, what happened to the game?' One social media user simply called it the 'Best song ever.'
About 'Lagaan': A true classic
'Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India' is a period musical sports drama directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The story is set during British rule in India, where villagers challenge their British rulers to a cricket match to avoid paying heavy taxes (lagaan). The film mixes sports, drama, romance, and patriotism, making it a unique and powerful story. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, bringing worldwide attention to Indian cinema.
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