Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
"Once upon a time in India"
Originally released in 2001. Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is a adventure/drama film. directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. With a runtime of 3h 53m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, and Rachel Shelley
Synopsis
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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 15, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
3h 53m
233 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (618 votes)
Budget
$5.2M
Production budget
Box Office
$8.1M
1.6x return
Language
Hindi
Original language
Country
India
Production
Director
Top Cast
Aamir Khan
as Bhuvan
Gracy Singh
as Gauri
Rachel Shelley
as Elizabeth Russell
Paul Blackthorne
as Captain Andrew Russell
Suhasini Mulay
as Yashoda
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
as Raja Puran Singh Chawla
Raghubir Yadav
as Bhura
Rajesh Vivek
as Guran
Raj Zutshi
as Ismail
Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat
as Deva Singh Sodhi
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HI
- Budget
- $5,200,000
- Revenue
- $8,100,000
Production Companies
- Aamir Khan Productions
- Jhamu Sughand Productions
- Ashutosh Gowariker Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India about?
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 farm...
Who directed Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.
How long is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India has a runtime of 3 hours and 53 minutes (233 minutes total).
When was Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India released?
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India was released on June 15, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
The main cast of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India includes Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne, Suhasini Mulay.
Is Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India worth watching?
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 618 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.