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The Story of Lagaan

Asian Network Presents Javed Akhtar
Episode 3 of 3

A three-part series in which award-winning lyricist Javed Akhtar describes the process of working on a Bollywood soundtrack. He talks about his 2001 score for the film Lagaan.

In an exclusive three-part special for the 91热爆 Asian Network, renowned film lyricist Javed Akhtar narrates the story behind some of his biggest soundtracks.

In the final part, Javed explains the writing process behind the creation of the music for the acclaimed 2001 movie 'Lagaan', which starred Aamir Khan.

Comprising of modern classics like 'O Rey Chori, 'Radha Kaise Na Jale' and 'Mitwa', 'Lagaan' was one of 2001's biggest selling soundtracks and featured the voices of Udit Narayan, Sukhwinder Singh and Alka Yagnik.

Javed talks about his working process, the inspiration behind the lyrics, working with the films' director, Ashutosh Gowariker and collaborating with A.R Rahman.

57 minutes

Last on

New Year's Day 2015 12:00
91热爆 Asian Network

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Music Played

  • A. R. Rahman & Anuradha Sriram

    Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India

    • Lagaan.
    • Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Asha Bhosle, Udit Narayan & Vaishali Samant

    Radha Kaise Na Jale (from Lagaan - Once Upon A Time In India)

    • Lagaan - Once Upon A Time In India.
    • Sony.

  • Chirag Rao

    Mitwa

    • Chirag Rao.

  • Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Kishori Gowariker, Sukhwinder Singh & Shankar Mahadevan

    Ghanan Ghanan

    • Lagaan.
    • Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd.

  • Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Sukhwinder Singh & srinavas

    Mitwa (from Lagaan - Once Upon A Time In India)

  • Udit Narayan & Lata Mangeshkar

    O Paalanhaare

    • Lagaan.
    • Sony Music Entertainment India Pvt. Ltd.

  • AR Rahman & Srinivas

    Chale Chalo

    • Lagaan.
    • Sony Music.

  • Alka Yagnik & Udit Narayan

    Mitwa

    • Lagaan - Once Upon A Time In India.
    • Sony.

  • Alka Yagnik, Udit Narayan & Vasundhara Das

    O Rey Chhori

    • Lagaan - Once Upon A Time In India.
    • Sony.

Broadcasts

  • Sun 9 Nov 2014 13:00
    91热爆 Asian Network
  • New Year's Day 2015 12:00
    91热爆 Asian Network

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