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20 years of Lagaan: Aamir Khan's movie vs India's first-ever Test

Updated:Jun 15, 2021, 02:08 PM IST

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No fairytale end like Lagaan for 1932 Test team

Lagaan had a fairytale finish but India had to wait for a long-time for their first Test win. CK Nayudu's Team India were set 346 to win after conceding a 70-run first-innings lead. India were bowled out for just 187 with all-rounder Amar Singh top-scoring with 51. (Source: Twitter)

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All-rounder Deva was Amar Singh

The all-rounder Deva was actually Amar Singh in the Indian side, who opened the bowling alongside Nissar at Lord's. (Source: Twitter)

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Ishwar, the wicketkeeper was Janardhan Nawle

Ishwar the wicket-keeper in Lagaan was Janardhan Nawle in Indian team, who also opened the batting in 1932 Lord's Test. (Source: Twitter)

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Bhuvan is inspired from CK Nayudu

Bhuvan or Aamir Khan's character was inspired from Indian captain CK Nayudu, the nation's first Test captain. Nayudu top-scored with 40 in Indian essay of 189 in the first innings. (Source: Twitter)

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Bhura was based on Mohammed Nissar

Bhura's character was loosely based on Indian paceman Mohammed Nissar, who picked up India's first five-wicket haul. Nissar picked up 5/93 in the first innings as England were bowled out for 259. (Source: Twitter)