Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Original title: लगान

Once upon a time in India

• Adventure
• Drama
• History

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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.

Director

Ashutosh Gowariker

Released

15 June 2001

Studio

Aamir Khan Productions, Jhamu Sughand Productions, Ashutosh Gowariker Productions

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