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Asian Network Presents: Javed Akhtar

Asian Network Presents: Javed Akhtar: Episode 3: The Story of Lagaan

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The Story of Lagaan

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Episode 3: The Story of Lagaan

Javed Akhtar

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Lyricist Javed Akhtar talks about his 2001 for the film Lagaan.

A three-part series in which award-winning lyricist Javed Akhtar describes the process of working on a Bollywood soundtrack. He talks about his 2001 score for the film Lagaan.

In an exclusive three-part special for the BBC Asian Network, renowned film lyricist Javed Akhtar narrates the story behind some of his biggest soundtracks.

In the final part, Javed explains the writing process behind the creation of the music for the acclaimed 2001 movie 'Lagaan', which starred Aamir Khan.

Comprising of modern classics like 'O Rey Chori, 'Radha Kaise Na Jale' and 'Mitwa', 'Lagaan' was one of 2001's biggest selling soundtracks and featured the voices of Udit Narayan, Sukhwinder Singh and Alka Yagnik.

Javed talks about his working process, the inspiration behind the lyrics, working with the films' director, Ashutosh Gowariker and collaborating with A.R Rahman.

Lyricist Javed Akhtar describes the process of working on a Bollywood soundtrack.

Award-winning lyricist Javed Akhtar describes the process of working on a Bollywood soundtrack.

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