Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
लगान
“Once upon a time in India”
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 If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Bhuvan Accepts the Challenge | Aamir Khan | Paul Blackthorne | Lagaan | Aamir Khan Talkies
Type: Clip • Published 2025-04-10
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Aamir Khan
Bhuvan
Gracy Singh
Gauri
Rachel Shelley
Elizabeth Russell
Paul Blackthorne
Captain Andrew Russell
Suhasini Mulay
Yashoda
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
Raja Puran Singh Chawla
Raghubir Yadav
Bhura
Rajesh Vivek
Guran
Raj Zutshi
Ismail
Pradeep Ram Singh Rawat
Deva Singh Sodhi
Akhilendra Mishra
Arjan
Daya Shankar Pandey
Goli
Shri Vallabh Vyas
Ishwar
Yashpal Sharma
Lakha
Amin Hajee
Bagha
Aditya Lakhia
Kachra
Rajendra Gupta
Mukhiya
Javed Khan
Ram Singh
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 14, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$8.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.56x
+$2.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ashutosh Gowariker
- Screenplay & Story
- Sanjay Dayma, Ashutosh Gowariker, Kumar Dave
- Original Score
- A.R. Rahman
- Original Title
- लगान
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi, English
- Runtime
- 3h 53m
- Production Budget
- $5.2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $8.1M
- Production Studios
- Aamir Khan Productions, Jhamu Sughand Productions, Ashutosh Gowariker Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ashutosh Gowariker
Sanjay Dayma, Ashutosh Gowariker, Kumar Dave, K.P. Saxena
A.R. Rahman
Anil Mehta
Ballu Saluja
Aamir Khan, Mansoor Khan
Department Leadership Roster
Ashutosh Gowariker
Director
Aamir Khan
Producer
Ballu Saluja
Editor
Mansoor Khan
Producer
Bhanu Athaiya
Costume Design
Abbas Ali Moghul
Stunt Coordinator
Nitin Chandrakant Desai
Production Design
Ashutosh Gowariker
Writer
Sanjay Dayma
Screenplay
Ashutosh Gowariker
Screenplay
Kumar Dave
Screenplay
A.R. Rahman
Original Music Composer
Anil Mehta
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India was directed by Ashutosh Gowariker.
Who stars in Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
The principal cast of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India includes Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne, Suhasini Mulay.
When was Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India released and how long is it?
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 3h 53m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India had a reported production budget of $5.2M and grossed $8.1M at the worldwide box office (1.56 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India was composed by A.R. Rahman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India?
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).