Adam Scott Actor

The year was 2001 and "Lagaan" and "Dil Chahta Hai" landed in theaters as a breath of fresh air. The forces behind both offer cinematic pioneer - Aamir Khan and Farhan Akhtar, respectively - is still spinning magic, creativity and innovation intact.

"Lagaan" virtually changed the showrooms in the stadiums. As the film moves toward a climax, crowd cheers and shouts grew louder and louder. Written and directed by Ashuthosh Gowariker, the epic drama set in pre-independence India about taxes (Lagaan) and cricket, not only gave a new perspective on Bollywood, but also marked a turning point in Aamir Khan's career.

Aamir, who decided to produce and act in the epic Oscar-nominated film despite knowing that some big names like Shah Rukh Khan and had rejected, had been facing a lull in the time to failure as "Mela" and " Mann. "

There was a lot of buzz around "Lagaan" and when it finally came June 15, 2001, which exceeded the expectations of not only manufacturers but also wowed film fans and critics. Although they met in the locker Sunny Deol starring the historical romantic drama "Gadar: Ek Prem Katha", which published the same day, both films turned out to be money spinners.

After the actor-producer-director Aamir went ahead with praise. If an actor raised the bar with hits like "Rang De Basanti", "Fanaa", "Ghajini" and "3 Idiots" has set new standards for filmmakers by director / producing and acting in "Taare Zameen Par".

If that was not enough, he surprised everyone by choosing unconventional scripts as "Peepli Live" and "New Delhi" as a producer.

Moreover, Sunny Deol could not match the steps with him on this creative journey, although recently gave hits like "Apne" and "Yamla Pagla Deewana".

Two months after "Lagaan", Farhan Akhtar introduced a new style with his debut film "Dil Chahta Hai" and Aamir went on to play one of the main protagonists.

The film, which portrays the contemporary Indian youth and his life, also won a national award.

Farhan success was not a flash in the pan. In the last decade, the young filmmaker proved himself handling the megaphone for "Lakshya" and "Don - The Chase Begins Again" - the first was not a blockbuster, but "the latter a remake of Amitabh Bachchan starring Don "was filmed for its elegance, style and latest technology.

When it debuted as an actor with "Rock On", he carved a niche for himself and Farhan was associated with both experienced and wonderful actors, Hrithik Roshan and Abhay Deol, in his recent publication "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara", none could overshadow his screen presence.

That creativity has suffered so far by the production of films like "Honeymoon Travels SA de CV" and "Luck by Chance".

Madhur Bhandarkar National Award-winning drama revolves around the life of a pole dancer, "Chandni Bar", also came the same year. Unconventional film received critical appreciation and commercial success. The success of the film, in fact, marked the end of their struggle as a director.

In the coming years, Bhandarkar tried to keep their creativity with "Satta", "Page 3", "Business" and "fashionable", but many feel has become repetitive in their approach to dealing with real problems.

Company and director Karan Johar "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham", a blockbuster, had also arrived in 2001. He was known as a trendsetter for making the youth focused on contemporary love story "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai", but "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna" and "My Name is Khan" could not match his previous success.

Indeed, Aamir and Farhan are at the forefront of innovative filmmakers.