Aamir Khan's 'Lagaan': A Story of Hard Work The movie 'Lagaan' is loved even after 24 years. Ashutosh Gowariker made the movie while lying on his bed because of back pain. There were many problems during the movie. The money finished, so Aamir Khan found more money. The movie took 300 days to finish instead of 80 days. The song 'O Rey Chhori' was made in very hot weather (56°C). They worked only in the morning and evening because it was too hot. ‘Lagaan’ won 8 big awards and went to the Oscars.