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By  Harley Windler

Ever wondered if a cricket match could decide the fate of an entire village? Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, isn't just a movie; it's a bold testament to the human spirit's resilience against oppression, where a simple game becomes a battleground for freedom and dignity.

Set against the backdrop of 1893 colonial India, Lagaan tells the gripping tale of Champaner, a small village burdened by an exorbitant agricultural tax imposed by the tyrannical British Captain Russell. When the villagers, led by the courageous Bhuvan, find themselves on the brink of starvation due to drought and the crushing tax, an audacious challenge is thrown: a cricket match. If the villagers win, the tax will be revoked; if they lose, it will be tripled. With no knowledge of the game and against all odds, Bhuvan rallies his people, embarking on an extraordinary journey of learning, unity, and defiance.

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Title Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Release Year 2001
Director Ashutosh Gowariker
Producer Aamir Khan
Lead Actors Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne
Music Director A.R. Rahman
Genre Drama, Musical, Sport
Setting Late 19th Century, British Colonial India
Storyline Villagers challenge British officers to a cricket match to waive off heavy taxes.
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