Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India(2001)
In 1890s India, an arrogant British commander challenges the harshly taxed residents of Champaner to a high-stakes cricket match.
Movie: Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India
Top 10 Billed Cast
Bhuvan
Gauri
Elizabeth Russell
Captain Andrew Russell
Yashoda
Raja Puran Singh Chawla
Bhura
Guran
Ismail
Deva Singh Sodhi
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