Now that India won the Cricket worldcup 2011, I was instantly reminded of the cult classic Indian movie Lagaan (Land Tax).It was one of the finest Indian movies that has hit the theaters so far and for a country who is obsessed with cricket, this movie proved to be the icing on the cake
Synopsis:-
The movie is set in the Victorian era where people were forced to pay Land tax. People of Chempaner(the name of the village in the movie) cannot afford to pay the tax as the agricultural produce has been very low due to drought hitting the area. They try to talk to the British officials, and Bhuvan (Aamir khan, the main protagonist) mocks their game of cricket, which was so alien to them at that time. Instantly disliking Bhuvan the british official accepts to cancel the taxes for the whole province provided the villagers defeat them in a game of cricket and if not they will have to pay triple the tax. The fiery bhuvan agrees to the challenge and the story that unfolds next is what the movie is all about.
This movie when it released in India way back in 2001 was the biggest hit of all times, and it had every single person sitting on the edge of their seats through out the movie. One of the main "ingredient" that a person would need to like this movie is a knowledge about cricket and a compassionate heart to understand the oppression people during those times suffered at the hands of the british officials.
Ashutosh Gowarikar directed the movie fabulously , Aamir's acting in the movie left everyone speechless and the A.R.Rahman's musical score left everyone mesmerised and begging for more. If you are an Indian and a cricket fan I am sure goosebumps will rise up no matter how many times you have seen the movie. And if you are a person who loves foreign films, then this is worth a watch, but mind you, it will set you back 3 hrs but it will be 3hrs well spent!!!! The movie has everything romance,drama,great music, terrific acting, spectacular visuals......u name it, the movie has it!
The trailer appears quite lame, but this was the only one which I could find in English..........
WOW! look at the dashing Aamir......
So, dear cricket fans, don't you remember Lagaan, the movie that we all love and cherish and consider a true masterpiece..........
Synopsis:-
The movie is set in the Victorian era where people were forced to pay Land tax. People of Chempaner(the name of the village in the movie) cannot afford to pay the tax as the agricultural produce has been very low due to drought hitting the area. They try to talk to the British officials, and Bhuvan (Aamir khan, the main protagonist) mocks their game of cricket, which was so alien to them at that time. Instantly disliking Bhuvan the british official accepts to cancel the taxes for the whole province provided the villagers defeat them in a game of cricket and if not they will have to pay triple the tax. The fiery bhuvan agrees to the challenge and the story that unfolds next is what the movie is all about.
This movie when it released in India way back in 2001 was the biggest hit of all times, and it had every single person sitting on the edge of their seats through out the movie. One of the main "ingredient" that a person would need to like this movie is a knowledge about cricket and a compassionate heart to understand the oppression people during those times suffered at the hands of the british officials.
Ashutosh Gowarikar directed the movie fabulously , Aamir's acting in the movie left everyone speechless and the A.R.Rahman's musical score left everyone mesmerised and begging for more. If you are an Indian and a cricket fan I am sure goosebumps will rise up no matter how many times you have seen the movie. And if you are a person who loves foreign films, then this is worth a watch, but mind you, it will set you back 3 hrs but it will be 3hrs well spent!!!! The movie has everything romance,drama,great music, terrific acting, spectacular visuals......u name it, the movie has it!
The trailer appears quite lame, but this was the only one which I could find in English..........
WOW! look at the dashing Aamir......
So, dear cricket fans, don't you remember Lagaan, the movie that we all love and cherish and consider a true masterpiece..........
6 comments:
hi..
I luv watching this movie...
and a nice post!
@Gowthami:-thanks. and yup thanks for following me back!:)
That movie is too great.. :)
I like ur post.. :)
hi Anju..I too luv the movie...
ahh.. one of my all time favourite movies! never loses its charm :)
What a movie it was. No doubt Aamir is such a great actor. Not only gives one movie per year but the best indeed.
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