Lagaan Director Reveals Asterix Comics as True Inspiration

Lagaan: An Asterix-Inspired Epoch Defying Cinema | Entertainment

Devdiscourse2026.03.14Updated 22d ago

Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has clarified that his acclaimed movie Lagaan was not inspired by the classic Naya Daur but rather shares its essence with the beloved Asterix comics The revelation came during a recent screening of Lagaan at the Red Lorry Film Festival

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Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker has clarified that his acclaimed film Lagaan drew inspiration from Asterix comics rather than the classic film Naya Daur. The revelation emerged during a recent screening at the Red Lorry Film Festival, where Gowariker discussed the movie's creative influences and thematic connections to the beloved comic series.

Key topics:ashutosh gowariker lagaan asterix comics naya daur red lorry film festival

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