Akhilendra Mishra revealed that people were washing their hair with mineral water on Aamir Khan’s ‘Lagaan’ set: ‘You can eat as much as you want …’

2001 film ‘rent‘India proud of its extraordinary production and its enrollment Academy Award for Best Foreign Language FilmAamir Khan, who also made his debut as a producer with the film, led an artist who shot a large scale in Bhuj away from urban facilities. Now, two decades later, actor Akhilendra Mishra, who played the role of Arjan, called it an unforgettable experience.
Speaking to Talkies Friday, Mishra shared that the preparation and care levels given to artists and crew were equal to global standards. From installing temporary residential blocks in a remote place to cure international cuisine, the team felt everyone at home. He credited production management for the success of the film. “They had all kinds of food – any food you wanted, any juice you wanted – you named it, and you had it. Even foreign artists were eating Indian food. For them, there was a huge continent. Eat The setup, but they all come to the Indian section, ”he said.

In fact, he revealed that the team was so special about health and hygiene that drinking minerals Water Was not optional – this was a rule. “Standards were of international level. As soon as we used to get up in the morning and get out of our buses, they used to establish all kinds of breakfast. You could eat as much as you wanted and drink as much as you want – someone stopped you.”
He went on the contrary with other presentations exercised by tight control, where they would keep an eye on the smallest things, such as mineral water was used to wash hands.
But on the rent set, the situation was completely opposite: “On the set of Lagaan, it was reverse.

Beyond the hospitality, Mishra also noted the hands-on leadership shown by the core team of the film. Reena DuttaAamir Khan’s then wife and film producers were completely involved-often breaking the heat of 44 degrees with the crew. When the shooting went on the schedule, he also highlighted Aamir’s transparency and fairness. The most standing for Mishra was Aamir’s terrible and humility – he would sit on the floor, talk, and eat with everyone.