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Ashutosh Sharma to Play for Hampshire in England One-Day Cup 2026

Ashutosh Sharma to Play for Hampshire in England One-Day Cup 2026

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The Indian batter Ashutosh Sharma will be playing for Hampshire in the upcoming England Domestic One-Day Cup 2026, which is set to begin on July 21. The 27-year old player Ashutosh Sharma holds the record for the fastest men’s T20 fifty by an Indian batter for Railways against Arunachal Pradesh during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2023. He has scored 458 List A runs in 21 matches and has taken six wickets, but it is in the IPL that he has stepped up as a big hitter down the order. Playing for his domestic career with Madhya Pradesh in 2017, he has played in 91 matches to date across three formats and currently plays for Railways. Making his debut for Punjab Kings, came into the spotlight as an impact substitute, smashing 31 runs off 17 deliveries. Ashutosh Sharma has represented Delhi Capitals for the last two seasons, scoring 350 runs at a strike rate of 170 across the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Ashutosh Sharma (image: X) “We’re really pleased to sign Ashutosh for the …

Former Home Minister Narottam Mishra joins BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari during nomination filing

Former Home Minister Narottam Mishra joins BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari during nomination filing

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After all the chaos that broke out in Madhya Pradesh’s Datia district after former Home Minister Narottam Mishra was overlooked by the BJP during the state by-polls, the situation in the poll-bound district looks fine.  According to IANS, BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari and Congress nominee Ghanshyam Singh filed their nomination papers on Monday for the Datia Assembly by-election, with both parties holding separate roadshows and showcasing their political strength ahead of the July 30 poll.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Aamir Khan-Gauri Spratt wedding: Ambani convoy caught in rain, Ashutosh Gowariker arrives with wife

Aamir Khan-Gauri Spratt wedding: Ambani convoy caught in rain, Ashutosh Gowariker arrives with wife

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Almost a year after announcing their relationship, Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt are all set to tie the knot on Sunday, July 5. The guests have already started arriving at Aamir’s Pali Hill home for the intimate wedding ceremony. Paparazzi videos show the convoy of the Ambani family reaching Aamir’s residence. Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker was also seen arriving at the actor’s home. Aamir Khan set to marry Gauri Spratt on July 5. Ambani family stuck in rain Aamir and Gauri have opted for a low-key house wedding. However, the Mumbai rains have not made it easy for the preparations. On Sunday, paparazzi videos showed the Ambani family’s car convoy waiting for the road to be cleared as they made their way to Aamir’s residence. Several tree branches had fallen on the road because of the heavy rainfall, causing temporary disruption before the convoy could proceed. Ashutosh Gowariker among first guests to arrive Meanwhile, filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, who helmed Aamir’s iconic film Lagaan, was seen entering Aamir’s residence in his car along with his wife. Previously, …

Anurag Kashyap recalls Ashutosh Gowariker returning bald after Lagaan shoot: ‘He went with a full head of hair’

Anurag Kashyap recalls Ashutosh Gowariker returning bald after Lagaan shoot: ‘He went with a full head of hair’

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Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker‘s Lagaan has completed 25 years this year. More than two decades after Lagaan redefined Indian cinema and earned an Academy Award nomination, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has reflected on what made the film feel special long before it reached theatres. Recalling the buzz surrounding the ambitious period drama, Anurag said the scale of the production, director Ashutosh Gowariker’s dedication, and the use of sync sound, a rarity in Hindi cinema at the time, convinced many within the industry that something extraordinary was being made. Anurag Kashyap says Ashutosh Gowariker had hair before Lagaan. Anurag Kashyap recalls anecdotes about Lagaan In a chat with Aamir Khan Productions, Anurag shared a hilarious anecdote about why Lagaan stood out for him even before the release and said, “What stood out for me before even watching the film, Ashu (Ashutosh Gowariker) went to Kutch to shoot with a head full of hair, came back bald. The first thing was the way they were shooting the film. We heard that they were doing sync sound, and sync sound …

Ashutosh Gowariker went to shoot Lagaan with full head of hair, returned bald: Anurag Kashyap

Ashutosh Gowariker went to shoot Lagaan with full head of hair, returned bald: Anurag Kashyap

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4 min readMumbaiJun 23, 2026 01:03 PM IST Lagaan remains a seminal film. Even 25 years after its release, the film continues to enchant, entertain, and engage audiences. Made against seemingly impossible odds, it went on to change the syntax of storytelling. It is also a film that has inspired and influenced several filmmakers, including Anurag Kashyap. ‘Ashutosh Gowariker returned bald after shooting’ Recently, speaking to the Instagram account of Aamir Khan Productions, the filmmaker opened up about why the film holds such a special place in his heart. He said jokingly, “What stood out for me before even watching the film, Ashu (Ashutosh Gowariker) went to Kutch to shoot with a head full of hair, came back bald.” He then added, “First thing was the way they were shooting the film. We heard that they were doing sync sound, and sync sound was something that was absent at that time. I think it restarted with Lagaan, and Dil Chahta Hai.” Kashyap said the film’s technical and production approach had a profound impact on him …

Have you heard? Ashutosh Gowariker says classics should be appreciated, not remade

Have you heard? Ashutosh Gowariker says classics should be appreciated, not remade

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‘Classics should be left untouched’ No matter how many remakes are made, the original always comes out on top. So why bother remaking a classic in the first place? Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, who is celebrating the 25th anniversary of Lagaan (2001), certainly agrees. He has made it clear that he has no intention of remaking his iconic film to suit modern sensibilities. At the celebration, he said, “I don’t think you should try and remake a film. I think you should appreciate a film that is a classic, I mean, not Lagaan, I am saying any film that you see and you find it to be a classic, you appreciate it.” And appreciation, according to him, can take many forms. “You don’t have to emulate it. Try and create your own new idea for a film, because you are trying to create your own voice, your own story,” he added. Did you know?Aamir Khan had refused to take up the 2001 blockbuster ‘Lagaan’ twice before finally giving his nod. Disclaimer: We do not own any …

After 2 flops, I would’ve given up direction if Lagaan didn’t work: Ashutosh Gowariker  | Bollywood News

After 2 flops, I would’ve given up direction if Lagaan didn’t work: Ashutosh Gowariker  | Bollywood News

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The year 2001 ushered in not only a new millennium, but also a whole new wave of Hindi cinema. That year offered a diverse range of cinematic offerings, and all of them turned out to be blockbusters at the box office. The first batch of these seminal films arrived on this day, June 15, 25 years ago with the epic clash between Ashutosh Gowariker’s period sports drama Lagaan, starring Aamir Khan, and Anil Sharma’s cross-border action romance Gadar, starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel. However, the clash wasn’t the focus for Ashutosh Gowariker, who invested all his energies and bet all his chances on Lagaan. Starting his career as an actor in shows like Circus (1989) and films like Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994), Gowariker finally made his directorial debut with the 1993 thriller Pehla Nasha, starring Deepak Tijori, Pooja Bhatt, and Raveena Tandon. However, despite cameos by his Holi (1984) co-star Aamir Khan and his Circus co-star Shah Rukh Khan, among others, Pehla Nasha failed at the box office. Gowariker followed it up with …

Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker reunite with cast

Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker reunite with cast

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As one of the most iconic movies from Bollywood, “Lagaan” is all set to complete 25 years of release on June 15 this year, Mr Perfectionist Aamir Khan and the director of the highly acclaimed drama, Ashutosh Gowariker, recently reunited with the cast of the movie.  In the video uploaded by Aamir’s production house, Aamir Khan Productions, on their official handle on Friday, Aamir and Ashutosh were seen warmly meeting all the cast members. This was followed by what seemed to be a fun chat session among the old ‘Lagaan’ teammates. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Lagaan at 25: Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker reunite with the cast; Paul Blackthorne returns to India for celebrations

Lagaan at 25: Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker reunite with the cast; Paul Blackthorne returns to India for celebrations

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As Lagaan prepares to complete 25 years on June 15, Aamir Khan brought together the film’s cast and crew for a special reunion in Mumbai. The gathering turned into a nostalgic celebration, with old co-stars and collaborators coming together to revisit memories from one of Indian cinema’s most loved films. Joined by director Ashutosh Gowariker, Aamir welcomed several members of the original team. Aamir Khan reunites with Paul Blackthorne ahead of Lagaan’s 25th anniversary, A nostalgic reunion for the Lagaan family The reunion saw several familiar faces from Champaner come together once again, including Paul Blackthorne, Rajendranath Zutshi, Aditya Lakhia, Yashpal Sharma, Akhilendra Mishra and Dayashankar Pandey. Suhasini Mulay, who played Bhuvan’s mother Yashodamai, was also part of the gathering, along with Reena Dutta and Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan. Photos and videos from the event soon began circulating online, delighting fans as the film celebrates its silver jubilee year. Aamir Khan Productions also shared a glimpse from the reunion on social media, showing the cast revisiting the film’s script and reliving old memories together. …

Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker’s Lagaan to Re-release in Theatres for Its 25th Anniversary

Aamir Khan, Ashutosh Gowariker’s Lagaan to Re-release in Theatres for Its 25th Anniversary

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Ashutosh Gowariker’s epic period sports drama Lagaan is all set to re-release in theatres on its 25th anniversary. The Aamir Khan starrer was the most expensive Indian film at the time of its release in 2001.  On Wednesday, Aamir Khan Productions shared the trailer on its official channel, invoking nostalgia. They wrote, “A timeless epic that touched every heart. On the 25th Anniversary of LAGAAN the epic saga returns to the big screen. Relive the magic in theatres on 12th, 13th and 14th June.” About Lagaan  Lagaan is set in 1893, during British rule in India. It revolves around the people of a drought-hit village, where they are crushed under heavy taxes, or “lagaan,” imposed by British officers. When a young villager named Bhuvan challenges a British captain, the villagers are given an unusual deal. If they can defeat the British in a game of cricket, their taxes will be completely waived for three years. Despite knowing nothing about the sport, the villagers come together to learn cricket and fight for their dignity, survival …