Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)

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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.

Rating

7.3 / 10 (680 votes)

Release date

June 15, 2001

Runtime

3h 53m

Language

Hindi

Director

Ashutosh Gowariker

Status

Released