20 Years of Lagaan: I was Called the First Match Fixer in India, Says 'Lakha' Yashpal Sharma
3 years, 6 months ago

20 Years of Lagaan: I was Called the First Match Fixer in India, Says 'Lakha' Yashpal Sharma

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Yashpal Sharma is fondly looking back at the time when he shot for Lagaan in the scorching heat of Bhuj, Gujarat for about six months at a stretch. Read: 20 Years of Lagaan: I’m Thankful That Mukesh Rishi Couldn’t Do the Film, Says Pradeep Rawat “The reception was wonderful. I was called the first match fixer in India, and I remember that," says the actor who betrays his own team in the cricket match against the British but sets on the right path later. I remember, Lagaan’s premiere was being held in South Africa and we were listening to the theatre reaction from Gaiety Galaxy, Bandra on a phone call.

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Aamir Khan hosts Lagaan team at his home as film completes 21 years of release
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Aamir Khan hosts Lagaan team at his home as film completes 21 years of release

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20 Years of Lagaan: Gracy Singh on Shooting in Dry Weather, Struggling with Strong Winds
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20 Years of Lagaan: Gracy Singh on Shooting in Dry Weather, Struggling with Strong Winds

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Gracy Singh has quietly transitioned to television and is currently headlining the mythological show Santoshi Maa. The unit has recently wrapped up shooting in Silvassa and after returning to Mumbai, we caught up with the actress to discuss her iconic film Lagaan, which has completed 20 years since its release. Read: 20 Years of Lagaan: I was Called the First …

Lagaan actor Yashpal Sharma was ready to play Lakha for ₹20,000 but got paid ₹2 lakh instead
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Lagaan actor Yashpal Sharma was ready to play Lakha for ₹20,000 but got paid ₹2 lakh instead

Hindustan Times  

This year, Aamir Khan's cricket-themed movie Lagaan will complete 20 years of its release. The Ashutosh Gowariker directorial movie starred many actors, one of which was Yashpal Sharma. The actor, who essayed the role of Lakha, recently revealed that he was ready to be a part of the Aamir Khan movie at a bare minimum pay owing to no work. …

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