Aamir Khan recently discussed the possibility of a Lagaan remake and shared his thoughts on who could bring the iconic character of Bhuvan to life today.
Soldier asks about Bhuvan role
At NDTV’s Jai Jawan event, a soldier asked Aamir who could play his role of Bhuvan if the sports period drama, directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, were remade today. Aamir jokingly replied that he wouldn’t let anyone else play the part and would do it himself.
Why Vicky Kaushal fits the role
After some thought, the superstar revealed his choice for a Lagaan remake, saying he had an answer he wanted to share. He named Vicky Kaushal as the actor he would cast to play Bhuvan.Khan revealed on Jai Jawan that he would choose Vicky to play Bhuvan in a Lagaan remake. He explained that Bhuvan is a character with a pure heart, strong inner strength, dignity, seriousness, and a playful side—all qualities he sees in Vicky Kaushal.
About Lagaan and Bhuvan
In Lagaan, Aamir portrayed Bhuvan, a determined villager from Champaner who rallies his fellow villagers to form a cricket team. They face off against the British Indian Army in a high-stakes match to avoid paying the taxes they owe. As captain, Bhuvan leads the team to victory, ultimately saving the village from the burden of “teen guna lagaan.”Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal has previously appeared in period dramas including Chhavaa, Sam Bahadur, and Sardar Udham.
