“Once upon a time in India”
Overview
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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.
Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker
Written by Ashutosh Gowariker, Sanjay Dayma, Kumar Dave
Produced by Aamir Khan, Mansoor Khan
Box OfficeBudget: $5.2MRevenue: $8.1M
About Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is a adventure, drama, history film released in 2001 exploring themes of countryside, sports, patriotism, village, musical, challenge. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, it stars Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley. 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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.