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From Ashwatthama in Mahabharat to the feared villain in Ghajini, Pradeep Rawat built a career spanning more than four decades. Here's a look back at the actor's journey and unforgettable roles https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/who-was-pradeep-rawat-ghajini-lagaan-mahabharat-actor-filmography-career-m2gkke54?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PradeepRawat #Ghajini #Mahabharat #Lagaan

From Ashwatthama in Mahabharat to the feared villain in Ghajini, Pradeep Rawat built a career spanning more than four decades. Here's a look back at the actor's journey and unforgettable roles https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/who-was-pradeep-rawat-ghajini-lagaan-mahabharat-actor-filmography-career-m2gkke54?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PradeepRawat #Ghajini #Mahabharat #Lagaan

From Ashwatthama in Mahabharat to the feared villain in Ghajini, Pradeep Rawat built a career spanning more than four decades. Here's a look back at the actor's journey and unforgettable roles https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/who-was-pradeep-rawat-ghajini-lagaan-mahabharat-actor-filmography-career-m2gkke54?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PradeepRawat #Ghajini #Mahabharat #Lagaan

From Ashwatthama in Mahabharat to the feared villain in Ghajini, Pradeep Rawat built a career spanning more than four decades. Here's a look back at the actor's journey and unforgettable roles https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/who-was-pradeep-rawat-ghajini-lagaan-mahabharat-actor-filmography-career-m2gkke54?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #PradeepRawat #Ghajini #Mahabharat #Lagaan

https://www.europesays.com/ie/620396/ Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat of ‘Ghajini’, ‘Lagaan’ fame passes away, after battle with cancer, confirms his manager, funeral to take place on Wednesday – EXCLUSIVE | Hindi Movie News #BloodCancer #Éire #Entertainment #FuneralDetails #GhajiniActorPassesAway #IE #IndianCinemaVillains #Ireland #Lagaan #MahabharatAshwatthama #Movies #PradeepRawat #YashpalSharma

Rachel Shelley: Aamir Khan reunites with ‘Lagaan’ co-star Rachel Shelley in London after 25 years- check post | Hindi Movie News

Aamir Khan reunites with ‘Lagaan’ co-star Rachel Shelley in London after 25 years- check post Aamir Khan starrer…
#NewsBeep #News #Movies #25yearsofLagaan #AamirKhan #AU #Australia #Entertainment #IndianFilmFestivalLondon #Lagaan #LondonIndianFilmFestival2026 #RachelShelley
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/797649/

Rachel Shelley: Aamir Khan reunites with ‘Lagaan’ co-star Rachel Shelley in London after 25 years- check post | Hindi Movie News

Aamir Khan reunites with ‘Lagaan’ co-star Rachel Shelley in London after 25 years- check post Aamir Khan starrer…
#NewsBeep #News #Movies #25yearsofLagaan #AamirKhan #AU #Australia #Entertainment #IndianFilmFestivalLondon #Lagaan #LondonIndianFilmFestival2026 #RachelShelley
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/797649/

https://www.europesays.com/ie/583369/ Aamir Khan reunites with Lagaan co-star Rachel Shelley at London Indian Film Festival; fans get nostalgic #AamirKhan #Éire #Entertainment #IE #Ireland #Lagaan #Movies #RachelShelley

Rachel Shelley: Aamir Khan reunites with ‘Lagaan’ co-star Rachel Shelley in London after 25 years- check post | Hindi Movie News

Aamir Khan reunites with ‘Lagaan’ co-star Rachel Shelley in London after 25 years- check post Aamir Khan starrer…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Movies #25yearsofLagaan #AamirKhan #Entertainment #IndianFilmFestivalLondon #Lagaan #LondonIndianFilmFestival2026 #RachelShelley
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/760385/

Rachel Shelley: Aamir Khan reunites with ‘Lagaan’ co-star Rachel Shelley in London after 25 years- check post | Hindi Movie News

Aamir Khan reunites with ‘Lagaan’ co-star Rachel Shelley in London after 25 years- check post Aamir Khan starrer…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Movies #25yearsofLagaan #AamirKhan #Entertainment #IndianFilmFestivalLondon #Lagaan #LondonIndianFilmFestival2026 #RachelShelley
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/760385/

Aamir Khan to Mark ‘Lagaan’ 25th Anniversary at IFFM Curtain Raiser

Actor and producer Aamir Khan will attend a special Melbourne screening of “Lagaan” on July 9 to mark…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Movies #AamirKhan #Entertainment #IndianFilmFestivalofMelbourne #Lagaan
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/736312/

Aamir Khan to Mark ‘Lagaan’ 25th Anniversary at IFFM Curtain Raiser

Actor and producer Aamir Khan will attend a special Melbourne screening of “Lagaan” on July 9 to mark…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Movies #AamirKhan #Entertainment #IndianFilmFestivalofMelbourne #Lagaan
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/736312/

Aamir Khan Coming to Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (EXCLUSIVE)

Actor and producer Aamir Khan will attend a special Melbourne screening of “Lagaan” on July 9 to mark…
#Australia #Melbourne #AamirKhan #IndianFilmFestivalofMelbourne #Lagaan
https://www.europesays.com/australia/41985/

Aamir Khan to Mark ‘Lagaan’ 25th Anniversary at IFFM Curtain Raiser

Actor and producer Aamir Khan will attend a special Melbourne screening of “Lagaan” on July 9 to mark…
#NewsBeep #News #Movies #AamirKhan #AU #Australia #Entertainment #IndianFilmFestivalofMelbourne #Lagaan
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/771273/

Aamir Khan to Mark ‘Lagaan’ 25th Anniversary at IFFM Curtain Raiser

Actor and producer Aamir Khan will attend a special Melbourne screening of “Lagaan” on July 9 to mark…
#NewsBeep #News #Movies #AamirKhan #AU #Australia #Entertainment #IndianFilmFestivalofMelbourne #Lagaan
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/771273/

https://www.europesays.com/ie/562702/ Aamir Khan to Mark ‘Lagaan’ 25th Anniversary at IFFM Curtain Raiser #AamirKhan #Éire #Entertainment #IE #IndianFilmFestivalOfMelbourne #Ireland #Lagaan #Movies

Aamir Khan to Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Lagaan’ at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Curtain Raiser (EXCLUSIVE)
#Variety #Asia #Festivals #Global #News #AamirKhan #IndianFilmFestivalofMelbourne #Lagaan

https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/aamir-khan-25-years-lagaan-indian-film-festival-melbourne-1236799187/

Aamir Khan to Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Lagaan’ at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Curtain Raiser (EXCLUSIVE)
#Variety #Asia #Festivals #Global #News #AamirKhan #IndianFilmFestivalofMelbourne #Lagaan

https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/aamir-khan-25-years-lagaan-indian-film-festival-melbourne-1236799187/

Aamir Khan to Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Lagaan’ at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Curtain Raiser (EXCLUSIVE)
#Variety #Asia #Festivals #Global #News #AamirKhan #IndianFilmFestivalofMelbourne #Lagaan

https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/aamir-khan-25-years-lagaan-indian-film-festival-melbourne-1236799187/

Aamir Khan to Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Lagaan’ at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Curtain Raiser (EXCLUSIVE)
#Variety #Asia #Festivals #Global #News #AamirKhan #IndianFilmFestivalofMelbourne #Lagaan

https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/aamir-khan-25-years-lagaan-indian-film-festival-melbourne-1236799187/

Aamir Khan to Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Lagaan’ at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Curtain Raiser (EXCLUSIVE)
#Variety #Asia #Festivals #Global #News #AamirKhan #IndianFilmFestivalofMelbourne #Lagaan

https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/aamir-khan-25-years-lagaan-indian-film-festival-melbourne-1236799187/

Aamir Khan to Celebrate 25 Years of ‘Lagaan’ at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Curtain Raiser (EXCLUSIVE)

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://variety.com/2026/film/festivals/aamir-khan-25-years-lagaan-indian-film-festival-melbourne-1236799187/

Paul Blackthorne: ‘I was happy to point a finger at the British Raj’; recalls Aamir Khan’s commitment on Lagaan | Hindi Movie News

Paul Blackthorne: ‘I was happy to point a finger at the British Raj’; recalls Aamir Khan’s commitment on…
#NewsBeep #News #Celebrities #Aamir #AamirKhan #AndrewRussell #AU #Australia #blackthorne #captainrussell #Entertainment #Khan #Lagaan #PaulBlackthorne #paulblackthornelagaan #russellplayingrussell
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/748097/

Paul Blackthorne: ‘I was happy to point a finger at the British Raj’; recalls Aamir Khan’s commitment on Lagaan | Hindi Movie News

Paul Blackthorne: ‘I was happy to point a finger at the British Raj’; recalls Aamir Khan’s commitment on…
#NewsBeep #News #Celebrities #Aamir #AamirKhan #AndrewRussell #AU #Australia #blackthorne #captainrussell #Entertainment #Khan #Lagaan #PaulBlackthorne #paulblackthornelagaan #russellplayingrussell
https://www.newsbeep.com/au/748097/

Paul Blackthorne: ‘I was happy to point a finger at the British Raj’; recalls Aamir Khan’s commitment on Lagaan | Hindi Movie News

Paul Blackthorne: ‘I was happy to point a finger at the British Raj’; recalls Aamir Khan’s commitment on…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Movies #Aamir #AamirKhan #AndrewRussell #blackthorne #captainrussell #Entertainment #Khan #Lagaan #PaulBlackthorne #paulblackthornelagaan #russellplayingrussell
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/714650/

Paul Blackthorne: ‘I was happy to point a finger at the British Raj’; recalls Aamir Khan’s commitment on Lagaan | Hindi Movie News

Paul Blackthorne: ‘I was happy to point a finger at the British Raj’; recalls Aamir Khan’s commitment on…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Movies #Aamir #AamirKhan #AndrewRussell #blackthorne #captainrussell #Entertainment #Khan #Lagaan #PaulBlackthorne #paulblackthornelagaan #russellplayingrussell
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/714650/

https://www.europesays.com/ie/544441/ Paul Blackthorne: ‘I was happy to point a finger at the British Raj’; recalls Aamir Khan’s commitment on Lagaan | Hindi Movie News #Aamir #AamirKhan #AndrewRussell #blackthorne #CaptainRussell #Éire #Entertainment #IE #Ireland #khan #Lagaan #Movies #PaulBlackthorne #PaulBlackthorneLagaan #RussellplayingRussell

Lagaan actress Suhasini Mulay remained single for six decades before finding love unexpectedly on Facebook. The veteran actor went on to marry renowned scientist Atul Gurtu at the age of 60, just 75 days after their first meeting, in a late-life love story that continues to inspire many. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/lagaan-actress-suhasini-mulay-marriage-at-60-igfb7idl?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SuhasiniMulay #Lagaan #BollywoodNews #CelebrityWedding #ViralStory

Lagaan actress Suhasini Mulay remained single for six decades before finding love unexpectedly on Facebook. The veteran actor went on to marry renowned scientist Atul Gurtu at the age of 60, just 75 days after their first meeting, in a late-life love story that continues to inspire many. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/lagaan-actress-suhasini-mulay-marriage-at-60-igfb7idl?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SuhasiniMulay #Lagaan #BollywoodNews #CelebrityWedding #ViralStory

Lagaan actress Suhasini Mulay remained single for six decades before finding love unexpectedly on Facebook. The veteran actor went on to marry renowned scientist Atul Gurtu at the age of 60, just 75 days after their first meeting, in a late-life love story that continues to inspire many. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/lagaan-actress-suhasini-mulay-marriage-at-60-igfb7idl?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SuhasiniMulay #Lagaan #BollywoodNews #CelebrityWedding #ViralStory

Lagaan actress Suhasini Mulay remained single for six decades before finding love unexpectedly on Facebook. The veteran actor went on to marry renowned scientist Atul Gurtu at the age of 60, just 75 days after their first meeting, in a late-life love story that continues to inspire many. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/lagaan-actress-suhasini-mulay-marriage-at-60-igfb7idl?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #SuhasiniMulay #Lagaan #BollywoodNews #CelebrityWedding #ViralStory

Every Conversation Matters- 25 Years of Timeless Music

This 2026 World Music Day, there was another occasion to celebrate—the 25th anniversary of Lagaan. I sat down to listen to the conversation between the maestro A.R. Rahman, lyricist Javed Akhtar, director Ashutosh Gowariker, and producer Aamir Khan. They spoke about how the songs came into being in a time with no internet, no cell phones, no advanced technology, and no Dolby sound.

There was one discussion about Ghanan Ghanan, the first song that sets the storyline of the film. More often than not, it is interpreted as a call to the rain gods, filled with hope and a longing to rid the people of despair. Twenty-five years later, the song holds so much more meaning than just the wait for rain.

As I listened to the 6-minute-11-second composition, I was reminded of another song created by the same duo of A.R. Rahman and Javed Akhtar—Yeh Tara Wo Tara, which runs for 7 minutes and 11 seconds. Two iconic films by the same director, yet what stands out in both is the genius of composer A.R. Rahman and lyricist Javed Akhtar.

In the celebratory video marking 25 years of Lagaan, Javed Akhtar points out that what makes A.R. Rahman’s compositions special is their unpredictability. He uses Ghanan Ghanan as an example. In the same breath, I would also mention Yeh Tara Wo Tara.

Compositions like Yeh Tara Wo Tara stand apart because of the earthy feeling they evoke. Yeh Tara Wo Tara changes the chorus as the same was done with Ghanan Ghanan in Lagaan. This made me realise the magic of the music I grew up with, which focuses heavily on rhythm and a chorus that a regular listener can hum.

The song has been reprised over the years and arranged in different styles. But believe it or not, the majority of Hindi music lovers still go back to the original soundtrack.

It isn’t because they want to pay homage to A.R. Rahman or Javed Akhtar. The song, through its lyrics and melody, does exactly what its music video shows—it brings a community together. As listeners, we begin to realise the depth of its lyrics.

It definitely isn’t the Shah Rukh Khan fan in me speaking. Many people don’t like either film but absolutely love the music albums of both.

This celebration made me realise what A.R. Rahman and Javed Akhtar have been creating for us over the last 25 years. Five years after Lagaan, Swades was released. At the time, the film wasn’t fully understood. But what has remained timeless is its music.

Another aspect about the duo that remains special is that they didn’t dumb down or underestimate the listeners when it came to music. They flowed against the stream; they gave us song styles that are used to date, when it comes to composition.

Music Albums like these don’t just come one day. They have grown over many years of training, work, and well, staying honest to its core.

I am sharing the lyrics here of both the songs Ghanan Ghanan and Yeh Tara Wo Tara to understand what Javed Akhtar tries to say in this video.

Lagaan Music Album

Swades Music Album

Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghir Ghir Aaye Badra
Ghane Ghan Ghor Kaare Chhaye Badra
Dhamak Dhamak Goonje Badra Ke Danke
Chamak Chamak Dekho Bijuriya Chamke

Mann Dhadkaaye Badarwa
Mann Dhadkaaye Badarwa

Mann Mann Dhadkaaye Badarwa
Kaale Megha, Kaale Megha Paani To Barsaao

Yeh Tara Woh Tara

e taara woh taara har taara
Ye taara woh taara har taara
Dekho jise bhi lage pyaara
Ye taara woh taara har taara
Ye sab saath me jo hai raat me
Toh jagmagaya aasmaan saara
Ye sab saath me jo hai raat me
Toh jagmagaya aasmaan saara
Jagmag taare, do taare, nau taare, sau taare
Jagmag saare, har taara hai sharaara

his post is a part of ‘Mixtape Mood Blog Hop’ hosted by Manali Desai and Sukaina Majeed under #EveryConversationMatters blog hop series

Every Conversation Matters- 25 Years of Timeless Music

This 2026 World Music Day, there was another occasion to celebrate—the 25th anniversary of Lagaan. I sat down to listen to the conversation between the maestro A.R. Rahman, lyricist Javed Akhtar, director Ashutosh Gowariker, and producer Aamir Khan. They spoke about how the songs came into being in a time with no internet, no cell phones, no advanced technology, and no Dolby sound.

There was one discussion about Ghanan Ghanan, the first song that sets the storyline of the film. More often than not, it is interpreted as a call to the rain gods, filled with hope and a longing to rid the people of despair. Twenty-five years later, the song holds so much more meaning than just the wait for rain.

As I listened to the 6-minute-11-second composition, I was reminded of another song created by the same duo of A.R. Rahman and Javed Akhtar—Yeh Tara Wo Tara, which runs for 7 minutes and 11 seconds. Two iconic films by the same director, yet what stands out in both is the genius of composer A.R. Rahman and lyricist Javed Akhtar.

In the celebratory video marking 25 years of Lagaan, Javed Akhtar points out that what makes A.R. Rahman’s compositions special is their unpredictability. He uses Ghanan Ghanan as an example. In the same breath, I would also mention Yeh Tara Wo Tara.

Compositions like Yeh Tara Wo Tara stand apart because of the earthy feeling they evoke. Yeh Tara Wo Tara changes the chorus as the same was done with Ghanan Ghanan in Lagaan. This made me realise the magic of the music I grew up with, which focuses heavily on rhythm and a chorus that a regular listener can hum.

The song has been reprised over the years and arranged in different styles. But believe it or not, the majority of Hindi music lovers still go back to the original soundtrack.

It isn’t because they want to pay homage to A.R. Rahman or Javed Akhtar. The song, through its lyrics and melody, does exactly what its music video shows—it brings a community together. As listeners, we begin to realise the depth of its lyrics.

It definitely isn’t the Shah Rukh Khan fan in me speaking. Many people don’t like either film but absolutely love the music albums of both.

This celebration made me realise what A.R. Rahman and Javed Akhtar have been creating for us over the last 25 years. Five years after Lagaan, Swades was released. At the time, the film wasn’t fully understood. But what has remained timeless is its music.

Another aspect about the duo that remains special is that they didn’t dumb down or underestimate the listeners when it came to music. They flowed against the stream; they gave us song styles that are used to date, when it comes to composition.

Music Albums like these don’t just come one day. They have grown over many years of training, work, and well, staying honest to its core.

I am sharing the lyrics here of both the songs Ghanan Ghanan and Yeh Tara Wo Tara to understand what Javed Akhtar tries to say in this video.

Lagaan Music Album

Swades Music Album

Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghir Ghir Aaye Badra
Ghane Ghan Ghor Kaare Chhaye Badra
Dhamak Dhamak Goonje Badra Ke Danke
Chamak Chamak Dekho Bijuriya Chamke

Mann Dhadkaaye Badarwa
Mann Dhadkaaye Badarwa

Mann Mann Dhadkaaye Badarwa
Kaale Megha, Kaale Megha Paani To Barsaao

Yeh Tara Woh Tara

e taara woh taara har taara
Ye taara woh taara har taara
Dekho jise bhi lage pyaara
Ye taara woh taara har taara
Ye sab saath me jo hai raat me
Toh jagmagaya aasmaan saara
Ye sab saath me jo hai raat me
Toh jagmagaya aasmaan saara
Jagmag taare, do taare, nau taare, sau taare
Jagmag saare, har taara hai sharaara

his post is a part of ‘Mixtape Mood Blog Hop’ hosted by Manali Desai and Sukaina Majeed under #EveryConversationMatters blog hop series

Every Conversation Matters- 25 Years of Timeless Music

This 2026 World Music Day, there was another occasion to celebrate—the 25th anniversary of Lagaan. I sat down to listen to the conversation between the maestro A.R. Rahman, lyricist Javed Akhtar, director Ashutosh Gowariker, and producer Aamir Khan. They spoke about how the songs came into being in a time with no internet, no cell phones, no advanced technology, and no Dolby sound.

There was one discussion about Ghanan Ghanan, the first song that sets the storyline of the film. More often than not, it is interpreted as a call to the rain gods, filled with hope and a longing to rid the people of despair. Twenty-five years later, the song holds so much more meaning than just the wait for rain.

As I listened to the 6-minute-11-second composition, I was reminded of another song created by the same duo of A.R. Rahman and Javed Akhtar—Yeh Tara Wo Tara, which runs for 7 minutes and 11 seconds. Two iconic films by the same director, yet what stands out in both is the genius of composer A.R. Rahman and lyricist Javed Akhtar.

In the celebratory video marking 25 years of Lagaan, Javed Akhtar points out that what makes A.R. Rahman’s compositions special is their unpredictability. He uses Ghanan Ghanan as an example. In the same breath, I would also mention Yeh Tara Wo Tara.

Compositions like Yeh Tara Wo Tara stand apart because of the earthy feeling they evoke. Yeh Tara Wo Tara changes the chorus as the same was done with Ghanan Ghanan in Lagaan. This made me realise the magic of the music I grew up with, which focuses heavily on rhythm and a chorus that a regular listener can hum.

The song has been reprised over the years and arranged in different styles. But believe it or not, the majority of Hindi music lovers still go back to the original soundtrack.

It isn’t because they want to pay homage to A.R. Rahman or Javed Akhtar. The song, through its lyrics and melody, does exactly what its music video shows—it brings a community together. As listeners, we begin to realise the depth of its lyrics.

It definitely isn’t the Shah Rukh Khan fan in me speaking. Many people don’t like either film but absolutely love the music albums of both.

This celebration made me realise what A.R. Rahman and Javed Akhtar have been creating for us over the last 25 years. Five years after Lagaan, Swades was released. At the time, the film wasn’t fully understood. But what has remained timeless is its music.

Another aspect about the duo that remains special is that they didn’t dumb down or underestimate the listeners when it came to music. They flowed against the stream; they gave us song styles that are used to date, when it comes to composition.

Music Albums like these don’t just come one day. They have grown over many years of training, work, and well, staying honest to its core.

I am sharing the lyrics here of both the songs Ghanan Ghanan and Yeh Tara Wo Tara to understand what Javed Akhtar tries to say in this video.

Lagaan Music Album

Swades Music Album

Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghir Ghir Aaye Badra
Ghane Ghan Ghor Kaare Chhaye Badra
Dhamak Dhamak Goonje Badra Ke Danke
Chamak Chamak Dekho Bijuriya Chamke

Mann Dhadkaaye Badarwa
Mann Dhadkaaye Badarwa

Mann Mann Dhadkaaye Badarwa
Kaale Megha, Kaale Megha Paani To Barsaao

Yeh Tara Woh Tara

e taara woh taara har taara
Ye taara woh taara har taara
Dekho jise bhi lage pyaara
Ye taara woh taara har taara
Ye sab saath me jo hai raat me
Toh jagmagaya aasmaan saara
Ye sab saath me jo hai raat me
Toh jagmagaya aasmaan saara
Jagmag taare, do taare, nau taare, sau taare
Jagmag saare, har taara hai sharaara

his post is a part of ‘Mixtape Mood Blog Hop’ hosted by Manali Desai and Sukaina Majeed under #EveryConversationMatters blog hop series

Every Conversation Matters- 25 Years of Timeless Music

This 2026 World Music Day, there was another occasion to celebrate—the 25th anniversary of Lagaan. I sat down to listen to the conversation between the maestro A.R. Rahman, lyricist Javed Akhtar, director Ashutosh Gowariker, and producer Aamir Khan. They spoke about how the songs came into being in a time with no internet, no cell phones, no advanced technology, and no Dolby sound.

There was one discussion about Ghanan Ghanan, the first song that sets the storyline of the film. More often than not, it is interpreted as a call to the rain gods, filled with hope and a longing to rid the people of despair. Twenty-five years later, the song holds so much more meaning than just the wait for rain.

As I listened to the 6-minute-11-second composition, I was reminded of another song created by the same duo of A.R. Rahman and Javed Akhtar—Yeh Tara Wo Tara, which runs for 7 minutes and 11 seconds. Two iconic films by the same director, yet what stands out in both is the genius of composer A.R. Rahman and lyricist Javed Akhtar.

In the celebratory video marking 25 years of Lagaan, Javed Akhtar points out that what makes A.R. Rahman’s compositions special is their unpredictability. He uses Ghanan Ghanan as an example. In the same breath, I would also mention Yeh Tara Wo Tara.

Compositions like Yeh Tara Wo Tara stand apart because of the earthy feeling they evoke. Yeh Tara Wo Tara changes the chorus as the same was done with Ghanan Ghanan in Lagaan. This made me realise the magic of the music I grew up with, which focuses heavily on rhythm and a chorus that a regular listener can hum.

The song has been reprised over the years and arranged in different styles. But believe it or not, the majority of Hindi music lovers still go back to the original soundtrack.

It isn’t because they want to pay homage to A.R. Rahman or Javed Akhtar. The song, through its lyrics and melody, does exactly what its music video shows—it brings a community together. As listeners, we begin to realise the depth of its lyrics.

It definitely isn’t the Shah Rukh Khan fan in me speaking. Many people don’t like either film but absolutely love the music albums of both.

This celebration made me realise what A.R. Rahman and Javed Akhtar have been creating for us over the last 25 years. Five years after Lagaan, Swades was released. At the time, the film wasn’t fully understood. But what has remained timeless is its music.

Another aspect about the duo that remains special is that they didn’t dumb down or underestimate the listeners when it came to music. They flowed against the stream; they gave us song styles that are used to date, when it comes to composition.

Music Albums like these don’t just come one day. They have grown over many years of training, work, and well, staying honest to its core.

I am sharing the lyrics here of both the songs Ghanan Ghanan and Yeh Tara Wo Tara to understand what Javed Akhtar tries to say in this video.

Lagaan Music Album

Swades Music Album

Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghir Ghir Aaye Badra
Ghane Ghan Ghor Kaare Chhaye Badra
Dhamak Dhamak Goonje Badra Ke Danke
Chamak Chamak Dekho Bijuriya Chamke

Mann Dhadkaaye Badarwa
Mann Dhadkaaye Badarwa

Mann Mann Dhadkaaye Badarwa
Kaale Megha, Kaale Megha Paani To Barsaao

Yeh Tara Woh Tara

e taara woh taara har taara
Ye taara woh taara har taara
Dekho jise bhi lage pyaara
Ye taara woh taara har taara
Ye sab saath me jo hai raat me
Toh jagmagaya aasmaan saara
Ye sab saath me jo hai raat me
Toh jagmagaya aasmaan saara
Jagmag taare, do taare, nau taare, sau taare
Jagmag saare, har taara hai sharaara

his post is a part of ‘Mixtape Mood Blog Hop’ hosted by Manali Desai and Sukaina Majeed under #EveryConversationMatters blog hop series

Every Conversation Matters- 25 Years of Timeless Music

This 2026 World Music Day, there was another occasion to celebrate—the 25th anniversary of Lagaan. I sat down to listen to the conversation between the maestro A.R. Rahman, lyricist Javed Akhtar, director Ashutosh Gowariker, and producer Aamir Khan. They spoke about how the songs came into being in a time with no internet, no cell phones, no advanced technology, and no Dolby sound.

There was one discussion about Ghanan Ghanan, the first song that sets the storyline of the film. More often than not, it is interpreted as a call to the rain gods, filled with hope and a longing to rid the people of despair. Twenty-five years later, the song holds so much more meaning than just the wait for rain.

As I listened to the 6-minute-11-second composition, I was reminded of another song created by the same duo of A.R. Rahman and Javed Akhtar—Yeh Tara Wo Tara, which runs for 7 minutes and 11 seconds. Two iconic films by the same director, yet what stands out in both is the genius of composer A.R. Rahman and lyricist Javed Akhtar.

In the celebratory video marking 25 years of Lagaan, Javed Akhtar points out that what makes A.R. Rahman’s compositions special is their unpredictability. He uses Ghanan Ghanan as an example. In the same breath, I would also mention Yeh Tara Wo Tara.

Compositions like Yeh Tara Wo Tara stand apart because of the earthy feeling they evoke. Yeh Tara Wo Tara changes the chorus as the same was done with Ghanan Ghanan in Lagaan. This made me realise the magic of the music I grew up with, which focuses heavily on rhythm and a chorus that a regular listener can hum.

The song has been reprised over the years and arranged in different styles. But believe it or not, the majority of Hindi music lovers still go back to the original soundtrack.

It isn’t because they want to pay homage to A.R. Rahman or Javed Akhtar. The song, through its lyrics and melody, does exactly what its music video shows—it brings a community together. As listeners, we begin to realise the depth of its lyrics.

It definitely isn’t the Shah Rukh Khan fan in me speaking. Many people don’t like either film but absolutely love the music albums of both.

This celebration made me realise what A.R. Rahman and Javed Akhtar have been creating for us over the last 25 years. Five years after Lagaan, Swades was released. At the time, the film wasn’t fully understood. But what has remained timeless is its music.

Another aspect about the duo that remains special is that they didn’t dumb down or underestimate the listeners when it came to music. They flowed against the stream; they gave us song styles that are used to date, when it comes to composition.

Music Albums like these don’t just come one day. They have grown over many years of training, work, and well, staying honest to its core.

I am sharing the lyrics here of both the songs Ghanan Ghanan and Yeh Tara Wo Tara to understand what Javed Akhtar tries to say in this video.

Lagaan Music Album

Swades Music Album

Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghanan
Ghanan Ghanan Ghir Ghir Aaye Badra
Ghane Ghan Ghor Kaare Chhaye Badra
Dhamak Dhamak Goonje Badra Ke Danke
Chamak Chamak Dekho Bijuriya Chamke

Mann Dhadkaaye Badarwa
Mann Dhadkaaye Badarwa

Mann Mann Dhadkaaye Badarwa
Kaale Megha, Kaale Megha Paani To Barsaao

Yeh Tara Woh Tara

e taara woh taara har taara
Ye taara woh taara har taara
Dekho jise bhi lage pyaara
Ye taara woh taara har taara
Ye sab saath me jo hai raat me
Toh jagmagaya aasmaan saara
Ye sab saath me jo hai raat me
Toh jagmagaya aasmaan saara
Jagmag taare, do taare, nau taare, sau taare
Jagmag saare, har taara hai sharaara

his post is a part of ‘Mixtape Mood Blog Hop’ hosted by Manali Desai and Sukaina Majeed under #EveryConversationMatters blog hop series

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