
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
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Set in the late 19th century during the British Raj, this film follows the story of a small Indian village burdened by oppressive taxes. The villagers, led by the charismatic Bhuvan, played by Aamir Khan, are challenged to a high-stakes cricket match by the British officers, with the promise of tax relief if they win. The film is directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and is notable for its compelling narrative and vibrant depiction of rural India. It received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:3h 44min
Views:676
Release:2001
Release Date:2001-06-15
Director:Ashutosh Gowariker
Actors:Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Paul Blackthorne, Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat, Rachel Shelley, Raghubir Yadav, Raj Zutshi, Rajesh Vivek, Suhasini Mulay
Country:India, United States of America
Awards:Nominated for 1 Oscar, 54 wins & 22 nominations total
Budget:250,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$1,724,806
TMDB:7.2
Rotten Tomatoes:95%
FilmAffinity:7.0
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