India is celebrating its 75th Independence Day today and ‘Lagaan’ is Bollywood’s one of the best patriotic films that will definitely make you say- Mera Bharat Mahaan!
It’s been 20 years since the film was released, which changed the face of mainstream Hindi cinema.
Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the timeless classic film had a stellar cast. While the movie became a blockbuster with a box-office collection of approximately Rs 65.97 crores, let’s have a look at the fees that these 6 actors had charged for their roles in ‘Lagaan’.
1. Aamir Khan
Aamir Khan– Mr. Perfectionist- played the role of Bhuvan, who forms his own cricket team to defeat the Britishers for cancelling their taxes. For the role, Aamir was reportedly paid a hefty paycheck of Rs 35 LAKHS!
2. Gracy Singh
Gauri, played by the newcomer Gracy Singh, is the female lead and Bhuvan’s love interest. According to reports, Gracy’s fee was approximately Rs 8 lakhs for her debut movie.