Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Once upon a time in India

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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.

Director

Ashutosh Gowariker

Writers

Ashutosh Gowariker, Sanjay Dayma, Kumar Dave

Released

June 15, 2001

Language

Hindi