Lagaan (Hindi: लगान; translation: Land Tax) is a 2001 sports-themed Indian Bollywood film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. Aamir Khan, who was also the producer for the film, stars with Gracy Singhin the lead roles; British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne play the supporting roles. Made on a budget of Rs. 250 million (US$5.5 million), the film was shot in an ancient village near Bhuj, India.
The movie is set in the Victorian period of the India's colonial British Raj and revolves around the peasants from a barren village who are oppressed by high taxes imposed by their rulers. They attempt to persuade the British officers to reduce the taxes because of poor agricultural produce. Instead, a wager is offered. If their village team beats a British team in a game of cricket, their taxes for three years would be cancelled. After accepting this wager, the villagers face the arduous task of learning an alien game and playing for a result that will change their village's destiny.
Star Cast :- Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthome.
Film Director :- Ashutosh Gowariker
Film Producer :- Aamir Khan
Lyrics by :- Javed Akhtar
Music Director :- A R Rahman
Side One
1. Ghanan Ghanan :- Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Sukhwinder Singh, Shankar Mahadeven, Shaan, Kishori Gowariker & Chorus.
2. Mitwa :- Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik, Sukhwinder Singh & Srinivas
3. Radha Kaise Na Jale :- Asha Bhosle, Udit Narayan, Vaishali & Chorus
4. O Rey Chhori :- Udit Narayan, Alka Yagnik & Vasundhara Das
Side Two
1. Chale Chalo :- A.R. Rahman, Srinivas & Chorus
2. Waltz for a Romance
3. O Paalanhaare :- Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan & Chorus
4. Lagaan... Once upon a time in India :- Anuradha Sriram & Chorus (Strings Arranged by R. Prasanna)