Cricket Team of Bhuvan(Amir Khan) in the Lagaan:

# Aamir Khan as Bhuvan. Ashutosh first thought of having Shahrukh Khan and Abhishek Bachchan for the role of Bhuvan. Khan suggested the name of Aamir for the role, while Bachchan chose to enter cinema with J. P. Dutta's Refugee (2000). It was only after this that Aamir was approached with the idea.[4]

# Gracy Singh as Gauri. Several actresses had offered to act in the film, but Aamir needed someone who matched the description of the character given in the script. After considering Sonali Bendre, Nandita Das and Rani Mukerji for the role,[5] Ashutosh selected Gracy Singh for the female lead because he was convinced that she was a good actress and dancer. Gracy, a newcomer, devoted all her time to the film, and according to Khan, was an added plus to the debutant producer.[6]


# Paul Blackthorne as Captain Andrew Russell. Since the script also demanded a British cast, Ashutosh and Aamir hired Danielle Roffe[7] as one of the casting directors. After Danielle and Ashutosh screen-tested many, Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne were chosen for the prime roles. Overall, the film cast 15 foreign actors.[8]
# Suhasini Mulay as Yashodamai.
# Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Raja Puran Singh.
# Raghuvir Yadav as Bhura, the poultry farmer. Yadav was selected based on his performance in Earth (1998). He had undergone an appendicectomy operation in-between the filming schedule and returned to complete some of his scenes.[9]
# Rajesh Vivek as Guran, the fortune teller. Vivek was spotted by Ashutosh in the film Junoon (1978). His liking for cricket helped him in his role.[10]
# Raj Zutshi as Ismail, the potter. Zutshi's friendship with Aamir and association in several films brought him the role of Ismail after the auditions.[11]
# Pradeep Rawat as Deva, the Sikh from the neighboring village. Rawat's association with Aamir in Sarfarosh (1999) brought him the role of Deva, which was initially intended for Mukesh Rishi. Rawat claimed that it was the highest ever compensation he received in his career.[12]
# Daya Shankar Pandey as Goli, the man with the largest piece of land. Pandey, who preferred the role of Kachra, was known to Aamir and Ashutosh through previous films (Pehla Nasha (1993), Baazi (1995) and Ghulam (1998)). After successfully auditioning for the role, Ashutosh and he used to discuss the required emotions and expressions. Pandey credited Ashutosh for his acting in the film.[13]
# Shri Vallabh Vyas as Ishwar, the vaidya (doctor) in the village and Gauri's father.

Answered by NIVEDITA , an ibibo Master, at 2:15 PM on October 24, 2008

well raj check in these ...........Cast

Bhuvan (Aamir Khan) and Gauri (Gracy Singh) in a song.Aamir Khan as Bhuvan. Ashutosh first thought of having Shahrukh Khan and Abhishek Bachchan for the role of Bhuvan. Khan suggested the name of Aamir for the role, while Bachchan chose to enter cinema with J. P. Dutta's Refugee (2000). It was only after this that Aamir was approached with the idea.[4]
Gracy Singh as Gauri. Several actresses had offered to act in the film, but Aamir needed someone who matched the description of the character given in the script. After considering Sonali Bendre, Nandita Das and Rani Mukerji for the role,[5] Ashutosh selected Gracy Singh for the female lead because he was convinced that she was a good actress and dancer. Gracy, a newcomer, devoted all her time to the film, and according to Khan, was an added plus to the debutant producer.[6]
Rachel Shelley as Elizabeth Russell.
Paul Blackthorne as Captain Andrew Russell. Since the script also demanded a British cast, Ashutosh and Aamir hired Danielle Roffe[7] as one of the casting directors. After Danielle and Ashutosh screen-tested many, Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne were chosen for the prime roles. Overall, the film cast 15 foreign actors.[8]
Suhasini Mulay as Yashodamai.
Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Raja Puran Singh.
Raghuvir Yadav as Bhura, the poultry farmer. Yadav was selected based on his performance in Earth (1998). He had undergone an appendicectomy operation in-between the filming schedule and returned to complete some of his scenes.[9]
Rajesh Vivek as Guran, the fortune teller. Vivek was spotted by Ashutosh in the film Junoon (1978). His liking for cricket helped him in his role.[10]
Raj Zutshi as Ismail, the potter. Zutshi's friendship with Aamir and association in several films brought him the role of Ismail after the auditions.[11]
Pradeep Rawat as Deva, the Sikh from the neighboring village. Rawat's association with Aamir in Sarfarosh (1999) brought him the role of Deva, which was initially intended for Mukesh Rishi. Rawat claimed that it was the highest ever compensation he received in his career.[12]
Daya Shankar Pandey as Goli, the man with the largest piece of land. Pandey, who preferred the role of Kachra, was known to Aamir and Ashutosh through previous films (Pehla Nasha (1993), Baazi (1995) and Ghulam (1998)). After successfully auditioning for the role, Ashutosh and he used to discuss the required emotions and expressions. Pandey credited Ashutosh for his acting in the film.[13]
Shri Vallabh Vyas as Ishwar, the vaidya (doctor) in the village and Gauri's father.
Yashpal Sharma as Lakha, the woodcutter. Sharma was chosen by Ashutosh after his portrayal in Samar (1999). He said it was a good experience working with Aamir and Ashutosh during the film.[14]
Amin Hajee as Bagha, the mute. Hajee earlier worked in a film with Ashutosh. The friendly association soon brought Ashutosh to him with the script, which he liked, and thereafter he successfully auditioned for his role. His knowledge of mute people and some assistance from a music band helped him better prepare for his role. Ashutosh, who believed that Amin was like Sylvester Stallone, used to fondly refer to him as Stallone during the shots.[15]
Aditya Lakhia as Kachra, the untouchable. Lakhia's association with Ashutosh in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993) and Pehla Nasha (1993) brought him this role. He read the book Everyone Loves a Good Drought by P. Sainath to better understand and portray his character. To get the distinct tanned look of the respective characters, the cast were asked to lie down under the sun.[16]
A. K. Hangal as Shambukaka
Akhilendra Mishra as Arjan, the blacksmith
Ben Nealon as Lt. Patrick Smith
John Rowe as Major Boyle
David Gant as Major Warren
Jeremy Child as Major Cotton

Answered by sanjay , an ibibo Guru, at 11:43 AM on October 24, 2008

Well Dev! Lagaan is really a nice movie with lots of motivation, struggle, hope and positive thinking. Here are the Bhuvan’s cricket team with an eclectic mix of the village-folk forming their, (l-r) Lakha, Guran, Bhura, Ishwar, Goli, Bhuvan, Ismail, Bagha, Deva, Arjan & Kachra.

And the detail about the team:-
•Aamir Khan as Bhuvan. Ashutosh first thought of having Shahrukh Khan and Abhishek Bachchan for the role of Bhuvan. Khan suggested the name of Aamir for the role, while Bachchan chose to enter cinema with J. P. Dutta's Refugee (2000). It was only after this that Aamir was approached with the idea.
•Raghuvir Yadav as Bhura, the poultry farmer. Yadav was selected based on his performance in Earth (1998). He had undergone an appendicectomy operation in-between the filming schedule and returned to complete some of his scenes.
•Rajesh Vivek as Guran, the fortune teller. Vivek was spotted by Ashutosh in the film Junoon (1978). His liking for cricket helped him in his role.
•Raj Zutshi as Ismail, the potter. Zutshi's friendship with Aamir and association in several films brought him the role of Ismail after the auditions.
•Pradeep Rawat as Deva, the Sikh from the neighboring village. Rawat's association with Aamir in Sarfarosh (1999) brought him the role of Deva, which was initially intended for Mukesh Rishi. Rawat claimed that it was the highest ever compensation he received in his career.
•Daya Shankar Pandey as Goli, the man with the largest piece of land. Pandey, who preferred the role of Kachra, was known to Aamir and Ashutosh through previous films (Pehla Nasha (1993), Baazi (1995) and Ghulam (1998)). After successfully auditioning for the role, Ashutosh and he used to discuss the required emotions and expressions. Pandey credited Ashutosh for his acting in the film.
•Shri Vallabh Vyas as Ishwar, the vaidya (doctor) in the village and Gauri's father.
•Yashpal Sharma as Lakha, the woodcutter. Sharma was chosen by Ashutosh after his portrayal in Samar (1999). He said it was a good experience working with Aamir and Ashutosh during the film.
•Amin Hajee as Bagha, the mute. Hajee earlier worked in a film with Ashutosh. The friendly association soon brought Ashutosh to him with the script, which he liked, and thereafter he successfully auditioned for his role. His knowledge of mute people and some assistance from a music band helped him better prepare for his role. Ashutosh, who believed that Amin was like Sylvester Stallone, used to fondly refer to him as Stallone during the shots.
•Aditya Lakhia as Kachra, the untouchable. Lakhia's association with Ashutosh in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993) and Pehla Nasha (1993) brought him this role. He read the book Everyone Loves a Good Drought by P. Sainath to better understand and portray his character. To get the distinct tanned look of the respective characters, the cast were asked to lie down under the sun.
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Answered by Kumaar , an ibibo Master, at 10:29 AM on October 24, 2008

* Aamir Khan as Bhuvan. Ashutosh first thought of having Shahrukh Khan and Abhishek Bachchan for the role of Bhuvan. Khan suggested the name of Aamir for the role, while Bachchan chose to enter cinema with J. P. Dutta's Refugee (2000). It was only after this that Aamir was approached with the idea.[4]
* Gracy Singh as Gauri. Several actresses had offered to act in the film, but Aamir needed someone who matched the description of the character given in the script. After considering Sonali Bendre, Nandita Das and Rani Mukerji for the role,[5] Ashutosh selected Gracy Singh for the female lead because he was convinced that she was a good actress and dancer. Gracy, a newcomer, devoted all her time to the film, and according to Khan, was an added plus to the debutant producer.[6]
* Rachel Shelley as Elizabeth Russell.
* Paul Blackthorne as Captain Andrew Russell. Since the script also demanded a British cast, Ashutosh and Aamir hired Danielle Roffe[7] as one of the casting directors. After Danielle and Ashutosh screen-tested many, Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne were chosen for the prime roles. Overall, the film cast 15 foreign actors.[8]
* Suhasini Mulay as Yashodamai.
* Kulbhushan Kharbanda as Raja Puran Singh.
* Raghuvir Yadav as Bhura, the poultry farmer. Yadav was selected based on his performance in Earth (1998). He had undergone an appendicectomy operation in-between the filming schedule and returned to complete some of his scenes.[9]
* Rajesh Vivek as Guran, the fortune teller. Vivek was spotted by Ashutosh in the film Junoon (1978). His liking for cricket helped him in his role.[10]
* Raj Zutshi as Ismail, the potter. Zutshi's friendship with Aamir and association in several films brought him the role of Ismail after the auditions.[11]
* Pradeep Rawat as Deva, the Sikh from the neighboring village. Rawat's association with Aamir in Sarfarosh (1999) brought him the role of Deva, which was initially intended for Mukesh Rishi. Rawat claimed that it was the highest ever compensation he received in his career.[12]
* Daya Shankar Pandey as Goli, the man with the largest piece of land. Pandey, who preferred the role of Kachra, was known to Aamir and Ashutosh through previous films (Pehla Nasha (1993), Baazi (1995) and Ghulam (1998)). After successfully auditioning for the role, Ashutosh and he used to discuss the required emotions and expressions. Pandey credited Ashutosh for his acting in the film.[13]
* Shri Vallabh Vyas as Ishwar, the vaidya (doctor) in the village and Gauri's father.
* Yashpal Sharma as Lakha, the woodcutter. Sharma was chosen by Ashutosh after his portrayal in Samar (1999). He said it was a good experience working with Aamir and Ashutosh during the film.[14]
* Amin Hajee as Bagha, the mute. Hajee earlier worked in a film with Ashutosh. The friendly association soon brought Ashutosh to him with the script, which he liked, and thereafter he successfully auditioned for his role. His knowledge of mute people and some assistance from a music band helped him better prepare for his role. Ashutosh, who believed that Amin was like Sylvester Stallone, used to fondly refer to him as Stallone during the shots.[15]
* Aditya Lakhia as Kachra, the untouchable. Lakhia's association with Ashutosh in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993) and Pehla Nasha (1993) brought him this role. He read the book Everyone Loves a Good Drought by P. Sainath to better understand and portray his character. To get the distinct tanned look of the respective characters, the cast were asked to lie down under the sun.[16]
* A. K. Hangal as Shambukaka
* Akhilendra Mishra as Arjan, the blacksmith
* Ben Nealon as Lt. Patrick Smith
* John Rowe as Major Boyle
* David Gant as Major Warren
* Jeremy Child as Major Cotton

Answered by Nishu's , an ibibo Master, at 10:28 PM on October 23, 2008

Lagaan also known as Lagaan: Once upon a time in India, is a Bollywood feature film made in India. It became the third Hindi language film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film (after Mother India in 1957 and Salaam Bombay! in 1989). The film, based on an original story by Ashutosh Gowarikar, was also directed by him. It starred Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh in the lead pair with Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne and A. K. Hangal in supporting roles.

The team of Bhuvan consists of 11 players who have created a history by beating the England team to save the lagaan.

The Star cast of the 11 players as follows.

Aamir Khan as Bhuvan ( Captain)
Raghuvir Yadav as Bhura, the poultry farmer
Rajesh Vivek as Guran, the fortune teller
Raj Zutshi as Ismail, the potter
Pradeep Rawat as Deva, the Sikh from the neighboring village
Daya Shankar Pandey as Goli, the man with the largest piece of land
Yashpal Sharma as Lakha, the woodcutter
Shri Vallabh Vyas as Ishwar.
Amin Hajee as Bagha, the mute.
Aditya Lakhia as Kachra, the untouchable

Answered by Beekay , an ibibo Advisor, at 5:29 PM on October 23, 2008