One of Bollywood’s most iconic films, Lagaan, turns 25 on June 15. To celebrate the milestone, Aamir Khan and director Ashutosh Gowariker met the cast and crew of the Oscar-nominated classic at a grand gathering in Mumbai on Saturday. While the evening was filled with nostalgia and memorable reunions, it was Salman Khan’s striking new look that became one of the biggest talking points of the event.Salman Khan turned heads with his rugged new avatar with a clean cut hair and beard, reminding fans of his Tere Naam look. Dressed in a black leather jacket, tank top, distressed denim and boots, the superstar looked effortless at the Lagaan 25 celebrations.
Aamir and Salman share a warm moment
As soon as Salman arrived, Aamir Khan gave him a warm welcome. The two superstars greeted each other with a hug, exchanged smiles and happily posed for photographers. Their camaraderie delighted fans as they continue to rock their on-screen chemistry in the cult comedy Andaz Apna Apna. Even decades after the film’s release, the pair’s friendship remains a crowd favorite.Kareena Kapoor Khan also made a stylish appearance during the celebrations. The actress looked resplendent in a traditional rose-pink outfit with intricate gold accents. Paired with emerald-hued earrings, bracelets and an elegant bun, the actress effortlessly mixed sophistication with festive charm.
A star-studded guest list
A host of Bollywood personalities joined the celebration to honor Lagaan’s legacy. Among those spotted at the event were Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta, Sophie Choudry, Vir Das, Sunil Grover. Zoya Akhtar and Shenaz Treasury.Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan was also present at the celebrations, while actor Imran Khan arrived with his girlfriend Lekha Washington. Aamir’s sisters Nikhat Khan and Farhat Khan were also spotted attending the special evening, making it a memorable gathering for the Khan family.
Several members of the Lagaan team, Rajendranath Zutshi, Yashpal Sharma, Aditya Lakhia and Akhilendra Mishra were present. Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, Ashutosh Gowariker and his wife Sunita Gowariker also joined the celebrations.Released in 2001, Lagaan remains one of the most celebrated films in Indian cinema. The period sports drama directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and starring Aamir Khan achieved international acclaim and became the third Indian film to receive an Academy Award nomination in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
A family affair for Aamir Khan
Beyond the star-studded guest list, the evening also became a family affair for Aamir Khan. The actor attended the event with girlfriend Gauri Spratt, with the pair arriving hand-in-hand and posing together for the paparazzi.Kiran Rao also joined the celebrations with son Azad Rao Khan. Meanwhile, Aamir’s ex-wife Reena Dutta attended the festivities on Friday along with daughter Ira Khan and son-in-law Nupur Shikhare. Reena played an important role in Lagaan as its executive producer and has often been credited for supporting the ambitious project.Aamir was married to Reena Dutta from 1986 to 2002, with whom he shares two children, Ira and Junaid. She later married filmmaker Kiran Rao in 2005, and the two separated amicably in 2021. They remain son Azad.
