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www.desitalk.com – that’s all you need to know 22 ENTERTAINMENT June 19, 2026 ‘Lagaan’ Re-Screening: Paul Blackthorne Joins Aamir Khan And Cast At 25-Year Celebrations Check Out The Trailer Of ‘Pritam & Pedro’ T he spirit of ‘Lagaan’ came alive once again as the iconic period sports drama is all set to mark 25 years since its release. To celebrate the occasion, a special screening was held in Mumbai on Friday India-time June 12, 2026, where the entire cast of the film gathered, in an emotional event. English actor Paul Blackthorne, who played the formidable British officer Captain Andrew Russell, also stole the spotlight with his stylish appearance on the red carpet. Dressed in a blue shirt paired with grey trousers and a brown cap, Blackthorne made a rare public appear- ance, drawing attention from fans and photographers alike. The actor greeted attendees warmly and appeared delighted to be part of the milestone celebration. The screening soon turned into a nostalgic reunion as lead star and producer Aamir Khan joined fellow cast members and director Ashutosh Gowariker on the red carpet. The actors posed together for photographs, recreating memories from one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated films. Among others were Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan and his ex-wives Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao. This comes at a time when the makers have decided to re-release the Aamir Khan starrer in theatres on June 12, 13, and 14th. The update was shared on the official Instagram handle of Aamir Khan Produc- tions. “A timeless epic that touched every heart. On the 25th Anniversary of LAGAAN, the epic saga returns to the big screen. Relive the magic in theatres on 12th, 13th and 14th June,” the post read. Set in 1893, during the late Victorian period of British colonial rule in India, the film follows the inhabitants of a village in Central India, who, burdened by high taxes and several years of drought, are chal- lenged by an arrogant British Indian Army officer to a game of cricket as a wager to avoid paying the taxes they owe. The vil- lagers face the arduous task of learning a game that is alien to them and playing for victory. ‘Lagaan’ was screened at numerous in- ternational film festivals and garnered ac- colades. At the 49th National Film Awards, the film won eight awards, including Best Popular Film. -ANI T he trailer of Rajkumar Hirani’s debut web show ‘Pritam & Pedro’ was unveiled on Monday, June 15. Directed by Avinash Arun, the series stars ArshadWarsi, Vikrant Massey, Vir Hirani, Mona Singh and Bo- man Irani. https://www.instagram.com/p/ DZmTzHYsDa3/?hl=en The show will be out on JioHotstar on July 3. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Goa, Pri- tam & Pedro follows “two completely different worlds colliding under the most unusual cir- cumstances. At the heart of the story are Pedro, an instinct-driven old-school cop, and Pritam, a sharp young tech whiz, who find themselves pulled into a mystery that is far bigger, stranger and more unpredictable than either of them could have imagined. As their journey unfolds, secrets deepen, loyalties are tested and chaos follows at every turn.” On creating the show, Rajkumar Hirani in a press note said, “What excited me most about this story was the relationship at its heart. Pritam and Pedro come from completely different worlds and see life very differently, but they are forced into a journey together. I’ve always been drawn to stories about people, their contradic- tions, their vulnerabilities and the unexpected relation- ships they form along the way. This series allowed us to explore all of that while having a lot of fun with the world and characters.” ArshadWarsi said, “Pedro is one of those characters who doesn’t overthink life; he trusts his instincts, fol- lows his heart and often lands himself in situations he probably shouldn’t be in. What I loved about the show was the madness, humour and unpredictability of the journey. I think audiences are going to have a great time watching the story unfold.” Vikrant Massey and Vir also opened up about their experience. Vikrant said, “What drew me to the series was how layered and entertaining it is at the same time. There is humour, mystery, emotion and a lot of surprising turns. Every character has their own agenda, their own flaws and their own journey, which makes the world feel incredibly alive. It was a joy to be part of something so unique.” Vir Hirani shared, “For me, the biggest privilege of this journey has been the opportu- nity to learn from some of the finest actors and storytellers in the industry. Every day on set felt like a masterclass whether it was watching Ar- shad sir bring humour so effortlessly to a scene, Vikrant’s incredible attention to detail, Mona ma’am’s warmth and spontaneity, or learning from Avinash sir behind the camera. I couldn’t have asked for a better environment to learn, grow and find my footing as an actor. I’m excited for audiences to finally experience the world of Pritam & Pedro.” -ANI PHOTOS:ANI Paul Blackthorne joins Lagaan cast on 25th anniversary of its release. Poster on re-release of ‘Lagaan’. HOTOS:ANI PHOTO: INSTAGRAM @AAMIRKHANPRODUCTIONS