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Lagaan was theatrically released in India on 15 June 2001, clashing with Gadar: Ek Prem Katha. It received widespread critical acclaim for Gowariker's direction, Khan's performance, dialogues, soundtrack, and the film's anti-imperialist stance.
He is best known for helming the epic musical sports drama Lagaan (2001), the social drama Swades (2004) and the epic historical romantic drama Jodhaa Akbar (2008), winning the Filmfare Award for Best Film and Best Director for Lagaan and Jodhaa Akbar.
Lagaan (English: Taxation) is a 2001 Indian sports drama film, written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film stars Aamir Khan, who also produced the film, and Gracy Singh in the lead roles. [1]
AwardWonNominated8888914810Feb 15, 2024 · Ashutosh Gowariker’s Lagaan was a big cultural moment for Indians. It was probably the first time that Indians woke up at an ungodly hour to watch the Oscar telecast because there was an Indian film, and a much loved one at that, which was on the verge of making history on the biggest international stage.
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Jun 25, 2024 · Lagaan tells the story of a group of Indian villagers who challenge their British rulers to a game of cricket as a means to escape from paying exorbitant taxes (lagaan). The film explores themes of unity, perseverance, and the power of sports to bring people together.
The story revolves around farmers who agree to a cricket match against the British in order to free themselves from taxes (lagaan). It was important for the villagers to see victory as the British decided to impose three times the tax (teen guna lagaan) if they fail to win the game.
Director Ashutosh Gowarikar says that after Lagaan was nominated at the Oscars, there was a renewed interest in the song and dance, not just by NRI audiences but even the non-NRIs wanted to...
