The people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against their ruthless British rulers.
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Ashutosh Gowariker
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Cast
| 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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Aamir Khan Productions / indiatimes (warning: opens a big window, flash only) | Aamir Khan Productions [India] (English)Country:
IndiaRelease Date:
8 May 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Lagaan 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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Aamir Khan Productions, Ashutosh Gowariker Productions Pvt. Ltd., Jhamu Sughand Productions See more »
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Bhuvan: Let me remind you all of one thing: this is not a game we are playing for fun and entertainment - this is a fight we must win.
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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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Before the worldwide release of the film, Khan screened the film especially for the villagers of Bhuj, where the film was shot. See more »Goofs
When Kachra takes his first wicket he hits the OFF Stump. Later in the next scene it shows that he hit the MIDDLE stump and the OFF Stump is not at all moved. See more »Quotes
[the other villagers are refusing to let an untouchable join the team]Bhuvan: Let me remind you all of one thing: this is not a game we are playing for fun and entertainment - this is a fight we must win.
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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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I initially gave this movie a miss after I was totally disappointed by "Asoka". The latter was hugely advertised but I don't find it good at all.
I finally saw "Lagaan" after a friend told me that this movie was actually good. And she was right. I borrowed the DVD from the library and had to see the movie in 2 sessions due to it's almost 4-hour-long running time. But it was worth it!
The cricket game was captivating. I didn't know anything about cricket but before the movie ended, I felt that I almost understand the game!
I'm not Indian and I seldom see Indian movie even though I love foreign movies, especially Japanese. But "Lagaan" is truly the best Indian movie I've ever seen, or at least the best of the year 2001.