The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which presents the Oscars, recently shared a nostalgic moment from Indian cinema on its official Instagram page.
The featured clip showcased the beloved song Radha Kaise Na Jale from Ashutosh Gowariker’s acclaimed 2001 film Lagaan, starring Aamir Khan and Gracy Singh.
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.”
The post quickly garnered praise from global fans. One user commented, “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 highlighted India’s cultural diversity, saying, “Hindu prayer song performed by a Muslim, written by a Muslim, composed by a Muslim. Welcome to India, folks.”
Lagaan remains a landmark in Indian cinema, widely regarded for its powerful narrative, memorable music, and historical Oscar nomination.
