Aamir Khan is rooting for this Lagaan co-star for all good reasons! - view pics!

Do you know who Paul Blackthorne is? The famous villain from Aamir Khan starrer Lagaan is now spearheading a good cause and the Dangal actor is all praise for it!...

By H Shivkumar
| Updated: May 21, 2016 5:06 PM IST

The Dangal actor now has a Hollywood connection

Aamir Khan is one of the most active celebs in Bollywood when it comes to supporting good causes or movements.He has supported the Narmada Bachao Andolan, hosted Satyamev Jayate and now he has is all praise for another great cause. Also Read - Srikanth: Another national award on the way for Rajkummar Rao? Actor responds

The Dangal actor Tweeted recently praising the wildlife conservation efforts of Hollywood actor Paul Blackthorne. If you guys remember, Paul played the villain in the Ashutosh Gowariker film Lagaan as Captain Russell. So that is how Aamir knows Paul. The Hollywood actor has started a movement in Vietnam for saving Rhinos, which are still actively hunted there for their horns. Paul has stated a website called Save The Rhino Vietnam that is really gaining momentum. This movement has been created solely to stop poaching of Rhinos, who are an endangered species in Vietnam. Also Read - Imran Khan and girlfriend Lekha Washington rent out Karan Johar's apartment as they move-in together

Aamir had this to say about the cause," Hey guys, our very own Captain Russell (Paul Blackthorne) from Lagaan is doing some good work for a change! I think it would be great if we can all support him." We hear you loud and clear Aamir. Also Read - Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan talks about feeling scared, alone in a new post; 'It cripples me'

It is great to see that Paul is spearheading such a noble cause. But here is another interesting revelation for you, Paul Blackthorne, who was in Lagaan, is now a major character in the super popular TV series Arrow! He plays the role of Captain Lance in the superhero series starring Stephen Amell.

So, what are you waiting for, go to this link right now and support this good cause!:

Hey guys, our very own Captain Russel (@PaulBlackthorne) from Lagaan is doing some good work for a change! (1/2) pic.twitter.com/6rEJrWdyfC

— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) May 21, 2016

I think it would be great if we can all support him. Check out the link. Love. a. (2/2)https://t.co/1o41eIE4DK pic.twitter.com/wVhqHxTDml

— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) May 21, 2016

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ByH Shivkumar
Updated: May 21, 2016 5:06 PM IST