When Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta played bride’s parents at real wedding on Lagaan set, cast and crew became baraatis
Aamir Khan-starrer Lagaan remains one of the greatest films ever made in Hindi cinema. While the film’s story remains iconic, the behind-the-scenes incidents associated with it are equally memorable. Recently, actor Amin Hajee, who played the role of Baghaa, the temple drummer in the film, recalled how he met his wife on the sets of Lagaan and how his brother-in-law married his girlfriend on the set, with Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta (Aamir’s now ex-wife) playing the role of the bride’s parents. Amin Hajee spoke about meeting his wife on Lagaan set. Lagaan actor found wife on set Speaking to PTI, Amin shared how the film’s director, Ashutosh Gowariker, was looking for English cricketers who could act. During this search, they found his now brother-in-law Jamie, a county cricket player who fit the role perfectly. The makers asked these cricketers to come to India with their female family members, who could play extras in the film. Jamie brought his sister Charlotte to the Lagaan set, and she ended up falling in love with Amin. He …
