Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

2001
3h 53min

The year is 1893 and India is under British occupation. In a small village, the tyrannical Captain Russell has imposed an unprecedented land tax on its citizens. Outraged, Bhuvan, a rebellious farmer, rallies the villagers to publicly oppose the tax. Russell offers a novel way to settle the dispute: he challenges Bhuvan and his men to a game of cricket, a sport completely foreign to India. If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Storyline

The year is 1893 and India is under British occupation. In a small village, the tyrannical Captain Russell has imposed an unprecedented land tax on its citizens. Outraged, Bhuvan, a rebellious farmer, rallies the villagers to publicly oppose the tax. Russell offers a novel way to settle the dispute: he challenges Bhuvan and his men to a game of cricket, a sport completely foreign to India. If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.
    Released
    15 June 2001
    Runtime
    3h 53min
    Budget
    $5,200,000
    Revenue
    $8,100,000
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    Hindi
    Production
    Aamir Khan Productions, Jhamu Sughand Productions, Ashutosh Gowariker Productions
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