Paul Blackthorne: 'I was happy to point a finger at the British Raj'

Twenty-five years after Lagaan became one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated films, British actor Paul Blackthorne is still surprised by the impact his character, Captain Andrew Russell, continues to have on audiences. During a recent visit to Mumbai, the actor opened up about revisiting the film, his friendship with Aamir Khan, and why saying yes to Lagaan remains one of the best decisions of his life.

June 20, 2026 at 04:09AM