Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan is one of India's most iconic films. On Wednesday, the film completed 15 years since its release.
Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan is one of India's most iconic films. On Wednesday, the film completed 15 years since its release.
Set in 1893, when India was colonised Britain, the film's plot revolves around a cricket match to be played between a team of villagers against officials of the British government to stop them from increasing the tax (lagaan) on the village. Lagaan was the third Indian film to be nominated for the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language film category.
The film's cast included Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne, among others. Amitabh Bachchan lent voice for the narration in the film.
Made on a budget of Rs 25 crore, Lagaan was India's biggest film at the time.
In 2011, this film was named "The All-TIME 25 Best Sports Movies" by TIME magazine's special edition.
1. Aamir Khan as Bhuvan
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Aamir Khan played the role of the protagonist Bhuvan, a rebellious young man who challenges the British to beat them in cricket in order to stop them from doubling the tax the villagers pay. (Photo courtesy - Twitter/YouTube)
2. Gracy Singh as Gauri
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Gracy Singh played the role of Gauri, the female lead and Bhuvan's love interest. (Photo courtesy - Wikipedia/YouTube)
3. Raghubir Yadav as Bhura
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Raghubir Yadav played the role of Bhura or the poultry farmer. (Photo courtesy - Wikipedia/YouTube)
4. Yashpal Sharma as Lakha
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You probably remember Yashpal Sharma who played Lakha as the batsman. (Photo courtesy - Wikipedia/YouTube)
5. Rachel Shelley as Elizabeth Russell
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Rachel Shelley played the role of Elizabeth Russell, a British woman who helps Bhuvan and the village win the final cricket match. (Photo courtesy - Twitter/YouTube)
6. Paul Blackthorne as Captain Andrew Russell
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Paul Blackthorne played the role of Captain Andrew Russell, the primary antagonist in the film. (Photo courtesy - Twitter/YouTube)
7. Suhasini Mulay as Yashodamai
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Marathi actress Suhasini Mulay played Aamir Khan's mother Yashodamai in Lagaan. (Photo credit- YouTube)
8. Raj Zutshi as Ismail
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Raj Zutshi plays Ismail, a potter who joined Bhuvan's cricket team. (Photo credit: Bollywoodlife/YouTube)
