As ‘Lagaan’ marked its 25th anniversary on June 15, Gracy Singh, the lead actress, shared a touching message on her social media. In a video posted on Instagram, she mentioned how her character, Gauri, from the film became her real-life second name due to its profound impact on viewers. Gracy expressed her gratitude towards the entire ‘Lagaan’ team, including Aamir Khan, Reena Datta, and Ashutosh Gowariker, for their contributions to the film’s success.
She extended her thanks to the audience for their overwhelming love towards “Lagaan,” considering it a privilege to commemorate this milestone with the Hindi film industry and the cast and crew. Gracy acknowledged the special memories associated with the film, emphasizing the enduring admiration of audiences for the character of Gauri and the movie itself. Notably, ‘Lagaan’ was the third Indian film to receive an Academy Award nomination for ‘Best Foreign Language’ Film.
