Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 30/100
Total warning time: 8m 30s
Sex/Nudity: 🟢 10/100 (1m)
  • 🟢 10/100 [01:15:00 - 01:16:00] Brief romantic scene with mild flirting and close proximity.
Drug Use: 🟢 0/100 (0s)
Violence: 🟡 40/100 (7m)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:45:00 - 00:47:00] Mild physical altercation between characters.
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:30:00 - 01:35:00] Cricket match with competitive tension and mild aggression.
Strong Language: 🟢 20/100 (30s)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:30:00 - 00:30:30] Mild insult exchanged between characters.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India

Details for Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001)

Year: 2001
Certificate: U
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India Runtime: 224 min
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Musical
IMDB: 8.1
Meta Score: 84
Votes: 105036
Gross: 70,147
Director: Ashutosh Gowariker
Cast Stars: Aamir Khan, Raghuvir Yadav, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley

Overview of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India:

The people of a small village in Victorian India stake their future on a game of cricket against their ruthless British rulers.

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
A: Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is set in the late 19th century during the British Raj. The story revolves around the villagers of Champaner, who are burdened by high taxes (lagaan). When the cruel British officer Captain Russell challenges them to a game of cricket to waive the taxes, Bhuvan (Aamir Khan) leads the villagers in learning the game and competing against the British team.
Q: Who are the main actors in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
A: The main actors in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India include Aamir Khan as Bhuvan, Raghuvir Yadav as Bhura, Gracy Singh as Gauri, and Rachel Shelley as Elizabeth Russell, the sister of Captain Russell who helps the villagers learn cricket.
Q: Was Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India nominated for any awards?
A: Yes, Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2002. It also won several National Film Awards in India and was critically acclaimed both domestically and internationally.
Q: What is the significance of the cricket match in Lagaan?
A: The cricket match in Lagaan is a pivotal moment in the film. It represents the villagers' struggle against British oppression. Winning the match would mean the British would waive the taxes for three years, while losing would result in triple the taxes. The match becomes a symbol of resistance and unity among the villagers.
Q: Who directed Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
A: Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film is one of his most notable works and is celebrated for its storytelling, music, and performances.