Actor and filmmaker Amin Hajee reflects on how the success of Aamir Khan’s film Lagaan affected his career about 25 years later. In interviews reported by Times of India, Hajee says the movie, which is widely regarded as a major achievement in Indian cinema, “destroyed” him in an unexpected way, even though it helped open doors for some people connected to it. He describes a period in which he says he ended up sitting at home and turning down projects. Hajee adds that his wife, Charlotte, was upset and worried, and she urged him to get back to work. He also credits help from Aamir Khan and filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, saying they came to his rescue and played a role in helping him recover professionally. The account centers on Hajee’s personal experience after Lagaan, contrasting the film’s general acclaim and industry benefits with his own account of career setbacks during that period.
Amin Hajee says Lagaan’s success harmed him, with Aamir Khan aiding his return
Actor and filmmaker Amin Hajee reflects on how the success of Aamir Khan’s film Lagaan affected his career about 25 years later. In interviews reported by Times of India, Hajee says the movie, which i...
- Amin Hajee says Lagaan, starring Aamir Khan, negatively affected his career despite its success.
- He describes turning down projects and spending time at home after Lagaan.
- His wife Charlotte was reportedly upset and concerned about him not working.
- Hajee credits Aamir Khan and Ashutosh Gowariker with helping him recover.
- Hajee’s comments are framed as personal reflections roughly 25 years after Lagaan.
A quarter century after Lagaan became one of Indian cinema's most celebrated films, actor and filmmaker Amin Hajee has made a candid admission about the impact the movie had on his career. While the Aamir Khan-starrer opened doors for many associated with it, Hajee says it "destroyed" him in an unexpected way. Hajee revealed that his wife Charlotte was concerned about him sitting at home and turning down projects after Lagaan.
2 months agoA quarter century after Lagaan became one of Indian cinema's most celebrated films, actor and filmmaker Amin Hajee has made a candid admission about the impact the movie had on his career. While the Aamir Khan-starrer opened doors for many associated with it, Hajee says it "destroyed" him in an unexpected way. Hajee revealed that his wife Charlotte was concerned about him sitting at home and turning down projects after Lagaan.
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