Lagaan’s Iconic Song ‘Radha Kaise Na Jale’ Celebrated by Oscars Academy, Fans Are Loving It!

May 31, 2025: Over two decades after its release, Lagaan continues to captivate hearts across the globe. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, known for organizing the Oscars, recently paid tribute to the iconic Indian film by sharing a clip of the song Radha Kaise Na Jale on Instagram — and fans couldn’t hold back their nostalgia.

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The video, featuring Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh, showcases the beloved track sung by legends Asha Bhosale and Udit Narayan. In the caption, The Academy wrote: “Love, longing and a little bit of fire in her eyes. Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh performing Radha Kaise Na Jale (vocals by Asha Bhosale and Udit Narayan) from Ashutosh Gowariker’s Lagaan. The film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film (India) at the 74th Oscars.”

Fans flooded the comment section with admiration and nostalgia. One wrote, “Lagaan is simply ICONIC: the story, the dialogues, the cinematography, the background score, the music and of course the performances from the whole cast. A true classic of Hindi cinema.” Another fan said, “This movie deserved Oscars!!!”

The post also sparked conversation about the film’s cultural significance. One user noted, “Hindu prayer song performed by a Muslim, written by a Muslim, composed by a Muslim. Welcome to India, folks.”

About Lagaan
Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and released in 2001, Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is an epic period musical sports drama set during British colonial rule. It tells the story of a small Indian village that takes on British officers in a high-stakes game of cricket to avoid oppressive taxes.

The film was India’s official entry to the 74th Academy Awards and was nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category. Made on a budget of ₹25 crore, Lagaan became a global success and remains one of the most critically acclaimed films in Indian cinema.

The ensemble cast includes Suhasini Mulay, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Raghubir Yadav, Rajesh Vivek, and British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne.

Even 25 years later, Lagaan continues to be celebrated as a masterpiece — both at home and abroad.