Aamir Khan Productions (AKP) was set up in 1999 by leading actor and star of the Hindi film industry, Aamir Khan, with the purpose of producing the film 'Lagaan'. Despite belonging to a family of film producers and directors, Aamir had never previously wanted to produce a film; but when the script of the film 'Lagaan', written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, found no takers in the film industry, Aamir Khan resolved to produce it himself. The film went on to win accolades from audiences and critics worldwide, garnering for itself Audience Choice awards as well as an Academy Award nomination, and is now widely regarded as a classic. The other film in the AKP catalogue include the widely acclaimed 'Taare Zameen Par' & 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na'.