I had to keep my face clean and fresh because the wind and dust used to ruin the make-up. I am thankful to Reena (Dutta) ji for getting me a special pin that we used during our dance days. No hair pin in the world could keep it still on my head. My dupatta kept blowing away because of the strong wind and keeping it there was the biggest challenge. There were several people from abroad as well. That is how we got acquainted with the whole unit and the technicians. There were long takes in it and we used to rehearse for them in advance with the whole team. We first shot for the Ghanan Ghanan song. Read: 20 Years of Lagaan: I’m Thankful That Mukesh Rishi Couldn’t Do the Film, Says Pradeep Rawat © Provided by News18Ībout the shoot experience and the challenges she faced while making Lagaan, Gracy adds, “We thought the film would get made during the first few months but summer came and went and so did Monsoon. Once we reached there, we interacted with the locals so that we got to know what life there is like.” By the time we started shooting, we had almost remembered all of the script. We prepared for nearly four months before visiting the sets in January 2000.
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I performed on Hothon Pe Aisi Baat, my favourite song. Download and listen song Valimbavaka MP3 for free on SwbVideo. Then Ashutosh and Javed Akhtar sing the bhajan : ' o palanhare nirgun aur nyaare. At first, I met Ashutosh (Gowariker) sir and the first audition was for the dance. The entire unit is in love with their songs and is dying to show it. It is a motivation,” says Gracy.Ībout getting selected for the role and the preparation ahead of shoot, Gracy shares, “There were several screen tests. Then the song O Palan Hare emphasises on the power of prayer. In life there are ups and downs and you have to remain strong throughout.
Children can learn so much about life watching it. The backdrop of it may have been historical, set in a period, but the story is for the future generations.
It was not easy going through all those moments. We were so invested in it that it never felt like we were working. We were not just shooting it, but living the life of those characters at every moment. Read: 20 Years of Lagaan: I was Called the First Match Fixer in India, Says ‘Lakha’ Yashpal Sharma She stresses that even though she had a tough time shooting in Bhuj, Gujarat due to various reasons, it turned out to be a once in a lifetime experience and the learnings will always remain with her.
The unit has recently wrapped up shooting in Silvassa and after returning to Mumbai, we caught up with the actress to discuss her iconic film Lagaan, which has completed 20 years since its release. Gracy Singh has quietly transitioned to television and is currently headlining the mythological show Santoshi Maa. 20 Years of Lagaan: Gracy Singh on Shooting in Dry Weather, Struggling with Strong Winds