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How Did Aamir Khan’s 80-Day Shoot Turn Into a Never-Ending Marathon? Apoorva Lakhia Spills the Beans!

Namaste, Bollywood buffs! 🎬 Khabree Kiran is back with another juicy tidbit from the filmi duniya, where drama isn’t just on the screen, but also behind the scenes! Get your chai and pakoras ready, because this one’s a rollercoaster ride through the dusty sets of "Lagaan." 🏏

Now, picture this: an ambitious project by Ashutosh Gowariker, with our Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan at the helm. Originally planned as a quick 80-day sprint, the shoot turned into a marathon of almost a year! Kya baat hai! đŸ€” You’d think they were trying to compete with the length of actual cricket matches! 🕒

Apoorva Lakhia, who was a young assistant director at the time, spills the chai on the madness of shooting "Lagaan." Gujarat’s Kutch region was no less than a tandoor in summers and a freezer in winters, testing the crew’s mettle. The "O Re Chori" sequence? Only possible when the sun decided not to roast them alive! 🌞

If battling the elements wasn’t enough, director Ashutosh had to direct from a hospital bed due to a slipped disc! Imagine him, mic in hand, giving instructions while Lakhia played Chinese whispers on set. đŸŽ€ Meanwhile, a random animal incident brought the shoot to a halt, thanks to Maneka Gandhi’s intervention. It’s like the universe conspired to see how much drama they could handle off-screen! 🐘

Financial hurdles? Oh, there were plenty! But fear not, Aamir Khan donned his superhero cape and swooped in to save the day (and the budget). Talk about being the true maseeha for the crew! 💾

After all this, Lakhia was so drained he swapped film reels for culinary wheels, earning a degree in cooking. But let’s not forget, he pocketed quite the paycheck, even more than the film’s cinematographer. Paisa hi paisa! 💰

Kiran’s Gyan: In Bollywood, the real drama often unfolds behind the curtain. From weather tantrums to hospital-bed directions, if you survive a film shoot, you can survive anything! So, next time you’re watching "Lagaan," remember the epic saga behind its creation. 🎬

Until next time, Bollywood ke deewano! Keep your popcorn close and your gossip closer! 🍿

Khabree Kiran

Kiran Gupta, popularly known as Khabree Kiran, is a renowned Bollywood entertainment news editor with a track record of delivering exclusive scoops and in-depth coverage of the Hindi film industry. With a vast network of industry contacts and a keen eye for newsworthy stories, Kiran brings readers the most talked-about news, interviews, and insights from the world of Bollywood.

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