Paul Blackthorne on Aamir Khan, cricket, 25 years of Lagaan & viral 'teen guna lagaan' scene

Published on Jun 21, 2026 01:07 pm IST

In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, British actor Paul Blackthorne returned to Mumbai to celebrate the 25th anniversary theatrical re-release of Lagaan. During the conversation, Blackthorne fondly revisited his experience playing the ruthless Captain Andrew Russell and spoke about the invaluable support he received from co-star and producer Aamir Khan throughout the film's making. He also reflected on working with director Ashutosh Gowariker and shared behind-the-scenes memories from one of Indian cinema's most iconic films.

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