The people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against their ruthless British rulers.
Director:
Ashutosh Gowariker
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Aamir Khan | ... | Bhuvan | |
| Gracy Singh | ... | Gauri | |
| Rachel Shelley | ... | Elizabeth Russell | |
| Paul Blackthorne | ... | Captain Andrew Russell | |
| Suhasini Mulay | ... | Yashodamai | |
| Kulbhushan Kharbanda | ... | Rajah Puran Singh | |
| Raghuvir Yadav | ... | Bhura (as Raghuveer Yadav) | |
| Rajendra Gupta | ... | Mukhiya | |
| Rajesh Vivek | ... | Guran | |
| Shri Vallabh Vyas | ... | Ishwar (as Sri Vallabh Vyas) | |
| Javed Khan | ... | Ram Singh | |
| Raj Zutshi | ... | Ismail | |
| Akhilendra Mishra | ... | Arjan | |
| Daya Shankar Pandey | ... | Goli | |
| Yashpal Sharma | ... | Lakha | |
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This is the story about the resilience shown by the Indians when they were under the British Rule. They are already taxed to the bone by the British and their cronies, but when Jack Russell announces that he will double the Lagaan (tax) from all villagers, they decide to oppose it. Leading the villagers is a handsome young man named Bhuvan, who challenges them to a game of cricket, a game that is to be played by veteran British cricket players, versus villagers, including Bhuvan himself, who have never played this game before, and do not even know a bat from a piece of wood. As the challenge is accepted, the interest grows and attracts Indians from all over the region, as well as the British from all over the country - as everyone gathers to see the 'fair play' that the British will display against their counter-parts, who are aided by none other than the sister, Elizabeth, of Captain Rusell. Written by Sumitra (corrected by Sonia)
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british | based on supposedly true story | cricket the sport | indian freedom movement | village |Taglines:
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Aamir Khan Productions / indiatimes (warning: opens a big window, flash only) | Aamir Khan Productions [India] (English)Country:
IndiaRelease Date:
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Taxation: Once Upon a Time in India See more »Filming Locations:
Bhuj, Gujarat, IndiaEdit
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Budget:
$6,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$285,368, 17 June 2001, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$70,147, 16 June 2002Company Credits
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Music by A.R. Rahman
Lyrics by Javed Akhtar
Performed by Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik and Vasundhara Das
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Director Ashutosh Gowariker didn't want to make a blockbuster commercial hit. He just wanted to tell a story he really believed in. See more »Goofs
The game of cricket is a test match. Bhuvan's team can't lose the match if the stipulated time is over. The match should end in a draw. See more »Soundtracks
O Rey ChhoriMusic by A.R. Rahman
Lyrics by Javed Akhtar
Performed by Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik and Vasundhara Das
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This movie not only opened my eyes to the beatuies of india but also the hearts of India. I fell in love with this movie at once and I feel very close to all of the characters I know them and feel for them. The dancing and singing made my heart pound and my heart overwhelmed by the matchless beauty and I was imagining myself following along with Gauri. I love this story and I could watch it daily and never tire of the beauty it holds. I have always loved indian people and the culture which they live, I am American and have never visited India,soon I will visit in person and dreams of going there will no longer tug at me . I hope to one day perform the dances as well as those in the movie. I really loved that in the movie the characters were faced with such hardship but somehow they were of cheer and sang together and lifted one anothers spirits.I love this movie some may tire of its length but I wish it would continue forever. I want to be a part of it.