Locarno International Film Festival 2001 | Sundance Film Festival 2021
Won eight awards at the National Film Awards, India 2002
Set in 1893 in the village of Champaner in central India, Lagaan tells the story of farmers who challenge British rule through an unusual cricket match. When the arrogant British captain imposes an impossible tax burden, young farmer Bhuvan leads the villagers in a fight for justice. With support from Elizabeth, a sympathetic Englishwoman, and Gauri, the woman who loves him, he brings together a group of unlikely players. Facing injustice with courage and determination, the villagers risk everything in a battle where the victory of the human spirit matters more than the game.
Ashutosh Gowariker is an Indian actor, director and producer known for Lagaan, Swades and Jodhaa Akbar. He won Filmfare Best Director and Best Film awards for Lagaan and Jodhaa Akbar. Lagaan earned an Oscar nomination. He is an Academy voting member.
Sony Pictures
