Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)
Once upon a time in India
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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.
Cast
- Aamir Khan - Bhuvan
- Gracy Singh - Gauri
- Rachel Shelley - Elizabeth Russell
- Paul Blackthorne - Captain Andrew Russell
- Suhasini Mulay - Yashoda
- Kulbhushan Kharbanda - Raja Puran Singh Chawla
- Raghubir Yadav - Bhura
- Rajesh Vivek - Guran
- Raj Zutshi - Ismail
- Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat - Deva Singh Sodhi
Screenplay
- Ashutosh Gowariker (Story)
- Ashutosh Gowariker (Screenplay)
- Sanjay Dayma (Screenplay)
- Kumar Dave (Screenplay)
- K.P. Saxena (Dialogue)
Themes
Epic Historical Stories, Cricket Pitch and Gentleman's Match, Kayak Challenge on the Wild River, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Olympic Spirit and Sports
Keywords
countryside, sports, patriotism, village, musical, challenge, cricket, taxes, based on true story, period drama, colonialism, british colonial, arrogance, untouchable, caste system
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India about?
- 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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.
- Who directed Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.
- Who stars in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India stars Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne, Suhasini Mulay, Kulbhushan Kharbanda.
- How long is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India has a runtime of 3h 53m (233 minutes).
- What genre is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is a Adventure, Drama, History film.
- What is the budget of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India had a budget of $5M.
- How much did Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India gross?
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India produced?
- Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India was produced in India.
- What are the themes of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
- The themes of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India include: Epic Historical Stories, Cricket Pitch and Gentleman's Match, Kayak Challenge on the Wild River, Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Olympic Spirit and Sports.