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Mumbai GPO Honours Lagaan Team on Silver Jubilee
Lagaan is a famous Indian film that was released in 2001.
The movie is now celebrating 25 years.
Four actors from the film visited the Mumbai General Post Office.
They were Amin Hajee, Yashpal Sharma, Akhilendra Mishra and Dayashankar Pandey.
Postal officials held a special event for them.
The actors received albums containing special stamps and covers.
These items were made to remember the film’s long-lasting impact.
Other people connected with the film and postal service also attended.
The event celebrated Lagaan’s silver jubilee.
Actors from Lagaan visited Mumbai General Post Office to mark the film’s 25th anniversary.
Amin Hajee, Yashpal Sharma, Akhilendra Mishra and Dayashankar Pandey attended the event.
The actors received Special Postal Cover Albums commemorating 25 years of Lagaan.
The albums were presented by Maharashtra Chief Postmaster General R.K. Jayabhaye and Director Postal Services Simran Kaur.
The 2001 film was recognised as a celebrated period sports drama and one of Indian cinema’s acclaimed films.
- Who
- Lagaan actors Amin Hajee, Yashpal Sharma, Akhilendra Mishra and Dayashankar Pandey, along with postal officials and other film associates.
- What
- The Mumbai General Post Office honoured members of the Lagaan team with Special Postal Cover Albums.
- Where
- The event took place at the Mumbai General Post Office in Mumbai.
- When
- The event marked the film’s silver jubilee, 25 years after its 2001 release.
- Why
- It was held to celebrate Lagaan’s 25th anniversary and enduring legacy.
Key facts
- Film
- Lagaan
- Release year
- 2001
- Milestone
- Silver jubilee, marking 25 years
- Venue
- Mumbai General Post Office
- Honourees
- Amin Hajee, Yashpal Sharma, Akhilendra Mishra and Dayashankar Pandey
- Commemorative item
- Special Postal Cover Albums
- Presenting officials
- Maharashtra Chief Postmaster General R.K. Jayabhaye and Director Postal Services Simran Kaur
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