There were long takes in it and we used to rehearse for them in advance with the whole team. We first shot for the Ghanan Ghanan song. Read: 20 Years of Lagaan: I’m Thankful That Mukesh Rishi Couldn’t Do the Film, Says Pradeep Rawat © Provided by News18Ībout the shoot experience and the challenges she faced while making Lagaan, Gracy adds, “We thought the film would get made during the first few months but summer came and went and so did Monsoon. Once we reached there, we interacted with the locals so that we got to know what life there is like.” By the time we started shooting, we had almost remembered all of the script. We prepared for nearly four months before visiting the sets in January 2000. I performed on Hothon Pe Aisi Baat, my favourite song. At first, I met Ashutosh (Gowariker) sir and the first audition was for the dance. It is a motivation,” says Gracy.Ībout getting selected for the role and the preparation ahead of shoot, Gracy shares, “There were several screen tests. Then the song O Palan Hare emphasises on the power of prayer. In life there are ups and downs and you have to remain strong throughout. Children can learn so much about life watching it. The backdrop of it may have been historical, set in a period, but the story is for the future generations. It was not easy going through all those moments. We were so invested in it that it never felt like we were working. We were not just shooting it, but living the life of those characters at every moment. Read: 20 Years of Lagaan: I was Called the First Match Fixer in India, Says ‘Lakha’ Yashpal Sharma She stresses that even though she had a tough time shooting in Bhuj, Gujarat due to various reasons, it turned out to be a once in a lifetime experience and the learnings will always remain with her. The unit has recently wrapped up shooting in Silvassa and after returning to Mumbai, we caught up with the actress to discuss her iconic film Lagaan, which has completed 20 years since its release. Gracy Singh has quietly transitioned to television and is currently headlining the mythological show Santoshi Maa. Tags: A.R.20 Years of Lagaan: Gracy Singh on Shooting in Dry Weather, Struggling with Strong Winds O, great caretaker, beyond all words, above all things,Īpart from you, we have no one and nothing…) There’s such darkness on our path, bless us with brightness You are the lord of the universe, please just hear our request Grant succour to the weak, let them live always in happiness Give sad men courage, never let them be defeated by grief! (Listen, I shall tell you!, God above, I entreat you, Hai Path Me Andhiyare, Dedo Vardan Me Ujiyare Tum Nirbal Ko Raksha Do, Rah Paye Nirbal Sukh Se Jo Suno Toh Kahe Prabhuji Hamaree Hai Binati,ĭukhi Jan Ko Dhiraj Do, Hare Nahee Woh Kabhee Dukh Se O, great caretaker, beyond all words, above all things.) God, if this life, weren’t decorated by you, who would make it beautiful? This sky is splendid because you gave to it these stars (You have filled the moon with light, the sun’s glow comes from you Yeh Gagan Hai Magan, Tumhi Toh Diye Ho Isse Tareīhagwan Yeh Jeevan Tumhi Naa Sanwaroge, Toh Kya Koi Sanware
You alone sustain us, you alone protect usĪpart from you, we have no one and nothing)Ĭhanda Me Tumhi Toh Bhare Ho Chaandni, Suraj Me Ujalaa Tumhi Se Unravel our troubles, God!, Apart from you, we have no one and nothing (Oh, great caretaker, beyond all words, above all things…Īpart from you, we have no one and nothing. Tumhe Hamaka Ho Sambhale, Tumhe Hamare Rakhwale Hamari Uljhan Suljhao Bhagwan, Tumare Bin Hamara Kaunon Nahee O Palanhare, Nirgun Aur Nyare, Tumare Bin Hamara Kaunon Nahee The music of A.R.Rahman is BEST as always. Javed Akhtar has written lyrics for this prayer and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan & Sadhna Sargam has made this prayer unforgettable.
This soulful prayer song is from a milestone movie of Indian cinema Lagaan (2001).
Hindi Kala presents O Palan Hare Lyrics in Hindi and English Translation from the movie Lagaan (2000) starring Aamir Khan & Gracy Singh.