Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

IMDb 7.3 2001 • 233 min • AdventureDramaHistory

Director

Ashutosh Gowariker

Country

IN

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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.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
Aamir Khan Bhuvan
Gracy Singh
Gracy Singh Gauri
Rachel Shelley
Rachel Shelley Elizabeth Russell
Paul Blackthorne
Paul Blackthorne Captain Andrew Russell
Suhasini Mulay
Suhasini Mulay Yashoda