A remarkable story about the triumph of the ordinary, set in 1890s India. The ruling British have imposed a harsh tax (lagaan) on the farmers, prompting the villagers of Champaner to plead for a waiver. So, an arrogant and capricious British commander, Capt.
Russell, challenges the villagers to a cricket match: If the villagers win, they'll avoid taxation for 3 years; if they lose, they'll pay the tax thrice over.
Help! I love this song and when I email the link the subtitles (important!) are fine but when I share this on FaceBook the subtitles can't be seen. ??
PS The song ends at 7:26 - the rest of the... more
Help! I love this song and when I email the link the subtitles (important!) are fine but when I share this on FaceBook the subtitles can't be seen. ??
PS The song ends at 7:26 - the rest of the footage is ok but not sure why it is there.
PPS Great movie!