Aamir Khan has confessed that handling the budget for lagaan was one of the toughest challenges of his career. The actor, who not only headlined the 2001 classic but also produced it, reviewed that the film cost Him twice the original estimate. He admitted, “I can’t make films on budget.
Chaos over 3,000 extras
Recounting a moment that pushed the film’s expenses further, Aamir said director Ashutosh Goariker Initially Demanded 2,000 background actors. But on the day of the shoot, he realized heeded 1,000 more. The production team was furious with aamir for sidding with the director, especially since the 2,000 extras still had to be paid despite not being used.
The actor recalled how they ended up losing half a day of shooting of it. His then then-Wife Reena Dutta Had Asked Him What they should do, and he told her, half in jest, that they might as well play cricket.
‘I’ve Never Been in Budget’
Aamir admitted that his creative instincts have allied come at the cost of numbers. “My Decisions Lie towards the creator. I am unable to a budget to a budget. That’s one of my we weaknesses because other producers are strkets, and they tell them to stick to the budget no matter what Have Never Been in Budget, “He said while speaking to komal nahta on his youtube channel game changes, adding that aparna purohit nowseses Financial Control at AAMIR KHAN PRODUCTIONS.
Producing out of compulsion
Khan also reviewed he turned producer “out of compulsion” bes he wanted to protect ashutosh Gowariker’s Vision from Interference. As a producer, he into introduced systems that was new to hindi cinema-walkie-talkies, the assistant director structure, Shooting in one schedule, and sync sound, Which Hadn Phoen Attempted in Mainestade in Maine Films Before.Even security if a major part of production. “I Remember there Never used to be security on During Filming of Lagaan.
