Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.

Release Date: 2001-06-15

Runtime: 233 minutes

Production Companies: Aamir Khan Productions, Jhamu Sughand Productions, Ashutosh Gowariker Productions

Revenue: $8,100,000

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