New Delhi – Superstar Aamir Khan’s Oscar-nominated film ‘Lagaan’ will be re-released in theaters across the country on June 12, marking the 25th anniversary of its original release.

A timeless epic that touched every heart ✨
On the 25th Anniversary of LAGAAN the epic saga returns to the big screen.

Relive the magic in theatres on 12th, 13th and 14th June.

— Aamir Khan Productions (@AKPPL_Official)

Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the film was originally released on June 15, 2001. It tells the story of a cricket match between a group of villagers and British rulers. ‘Lagaan’ was nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 74th Academy Awards (Oscars). The film received widespread critical acclaim and performed exceptionally well at the box office.

Aamir Khan’s production company ‘Aamir Khan Productions’ shared the re-release announcement on its official Instagram handle on Wednesday. The production house wrote in the post, ‘A timeless epic that touched every heart. On the 25th anniversary of Lagaan, this historic story returns to the big screen. Relive this magic in theaters on June 12, 13, and 14.’

In addition to Aamir Khan, the film featured prominent roles from actors including Gracy Singh, British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne, Suhasini Mulay, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, and Rajendra Gupta, among others. The film’s music was composed by A.R. Rahman. Songs like ‘Ghanan Ghanan’, ‘Mitwa’, ‘Radha Kaise Na Jale’, and ‘O Re Chhori’ remain highly popular among audiences today. The film won eight National Awards at the 49th National Film Awards, including ‘Best Popular Film’.

New Delhi

New Delhi, the capital of India, was designed and built by the British in the early 20th century, replacing Calcutta as the imperial capital in 1911. Inaugurated in 1931, its central axis, Rajpath, connects the India Gate war memorial to the Rashtrapati Bhavan presidential palace. Today, it serves as the seat of the Indian government, blending colonial-era architecture with a vibrant, modern metropolis.

Lagaan

“Lagaan” is not a physical place or cultural site but a 2001 Indian Hindi-language epic sports drama film set in 1893 during the British Raj. The story follows a village that challenges their oppressive British rulers to a cricket match to avoid paying a burdensome tax (lagaan). Its history lies in its cultural impact, becoming a landmark film that was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and is celebrated for its themes of resistance, unity, and the introduction of cricket to a colonial context.

74th Academy Awards

The 74th Academy Awards, held on March 24, 2002, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, celebrated the best films of 2001. This ceremony was historic for several reasons, most notably for honoring Ron Howard’s “A Beautiful Mind” as Best Picture and Denzel Washington and Halle Berry as Best Actor and Best Actress, respectively—Berry becoming the first African American woman to win the award. The event also marked the first Oscars held after the September 11 attacks, featuring a more somber and patriotic tone.

Aamir Khan Productions

Aamir Khan Productions is a prominent Indian film production and distribution company established by acclaimed actor and filmmaker Aamir Khan in 2001. The studio is known for producing socially conscious and critically acclaimed films such as *Lagaan*, *Taare Zameen Par*, and *Dangal*, which have achieved both national and international success. Through its focus on meaningful storytelling and high production values, the company has significantly shaped modern Indian cinema.

A.R. Rahman

A.R. Rahman is a renowned Indian composer, singer, and music producer, often called the “Mozart of Madras.” He gained international fame for his work on the film *Slumdog Millionaire*, winning two Academy Awards, and has composed extensively for Indian cinema. His career, beginning in the early 1990s, revolutionized Indian film music by blending classical Indian traditions with electronic music and world genres.

49th National Film Awards

The 49th National Film Awards ceremony, held in 2001, honored the best Indian cinema produced in 2001. It was organized by the Directorate of Film Festivals to recognize exceptional films and performances across various regional languages. The event is part of India’s prestigious National Film Awards, established in 1954 to promote artistic excellence and cultural diversity in Indian filmmaking.