MUMBAI: Lagaan Lagaan (transl. Agricultural tax), released internationally as Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language epic musical sports film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, and produced by and starring Aamir Khan, along with debutant Gracy Singh and British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne in supporting roles. Made on a then-unprecedented budget of ₹250 million (US$5.32 million), the movie was the maiden project from Aamir Khan Productions and was shot in villages near Bhuj. 

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Lagaan is still watched and is the favourite of many. It was and always will be an iconic movie. The movie got a new shape to the Bollywood industry, the legacy to produce new movies is still on.

 20 years back Lagaan was released. It broke the records of the box office. This movie was a truly sensational and inspirational movie for many. It also won many awards- namely Best Foreign Language Film at the Oscars and won eight National Film Awards. The one epic cricket match will always be mesmerised. It was THE EPIC MATCH and the main spot of the story. Let's refresh our memories today and have a look at the old and current look gallery snaps of the characters who played a role in Lagaan.

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1- Aamir Khan ( AKA Bhuvan)

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2- Gracy Singh ( AKA Gauri ) 

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3- Rachel Shelley ( AKA Elizabeth Russel)

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4- Yashpal Sharna ( AKA Lakha )

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5- Paul Blackthorne ( AKA captain Andrew Russell)

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6- Akhilendra Mishra ( AKA  Arjan)

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7. Raghubir Yadav ( AKA Bhura)

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8.-Raj Zutshi ( AKA Ismail )

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