Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Plot Summary

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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.

Top Cast

Aamir Khan Bhuvan

Gracy Singh Gauri

Rachel Shelley Elizabeth Russell

Paul Blackthorne Captain Andrew Russell

Suhasini Mulay Yashoda