Movie Description

लगान

(2001)

Overview

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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.

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Facts

Original Titleलगान

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2001-06-15

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 03h 53m

Budget₹ 5200000

Revenue₹ 8100000

Production CompaniesAamir Khan Productions,Jhamu Sughand Productions,Ashutosh Gowariker Productions

Genres

  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • History