Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, or simply Lagaan, (transl. Land tax) is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language epic period musical [5] sports drama film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film was produced by Aamir Khan, who stars alongside debutant Gracy Singh and British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne.

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India: Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. With Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne. The people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against their ruthless British rulers.

LAGAAN (“The Tax,” Hindi, 2001, 225 minutes) Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker Produced by Aamir Khan Story: Ashutosh Gowariker; Screenplay: Ashutosh Gowariker, Kumar Dave, Sanjay Dayma; Dialogues: K. P. Saxena, Ashutosh Gowariker; Music: A. R. Rahman; Lyrics: Javed Akhtar; Production design: Nitin Desai; Cinematography: Anil Mehta

Lagaan (transl. Agricultural tax), released internationally as Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language musical sports film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, and produced by and starring Aamir Khan, along with debutant Gracy Singh and British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne in supporting roles.

Sometime during latter half of the 19th century, a small village in North India is facing drought conditions. Captain Andrew Russell, the British captain of the nearby cantonment, demands double of the usual land tax (lagaan) from the villagers.

Jun 7, 2002 · “Lagaan” is a well-crafted, hugely entertaining epic that has the spice of a foreign culture. The story takes place at the height of the Raj, England’s government of occupation in India.

Mar 12, 2024 · Yes, Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is available to watch via streaming on Netflix. The plot takes a dramatic turn when they are challenged by an arrogant British Indian Army officer to a game...

Jun 15, 2021 · Lagaan, an ode to team spirit, was the one of the three Indian films to be nominated in the Best Foreign Language category at the 74th Academy Awards and received widespread critical and commercial acclaim.

1 day ago · Lagaan directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, proved to be a blockbuster hit, achieving remarkable success at the box office in 2001. Film critics hailed it as a ‘perfect entertainer,’ awarding it an ...