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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LagaanLagaan - Wikipedia

    Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India, or simply Lagaan, ( transl. Land tax) is a 2001 Indian Hindi-language epic period musical [5] sports drama film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker. The film was produced by Aamir Khan, who stars alongside debutant Gracy Singh and British actors Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne.

  2. www.99acres.com › articles › lagaanWhat does Lagaan mean? Know its importance in the real estate ...

    Nov 10, 2023 · Meaning of Lagaan. In simpler terms, "Lagaan" refers to land taxes. The land revenue system in colonial India was characterised by the imposition of fixed land taxes on farmers, often leading to oppressive and exploitative practices. Historically, Lagaan was levied on agricultural land by various rulers and colonial powers.

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  4. www.indiatoday.in › india-today-insight › storyFrom the archives (2001): How Aamir Khan’s epic 'Lagaan' was made

    Jun 19, 2022 · Four years ago when Gowarikar conceived the story idea, Aamir rejected it outright. "The idea of a bunch of villagers in 1893 playing cricket to evade lagaan (levy) was not palatable on first hearing," recounts the actor. "That was my instant reaction and not based on the understanding of the story in totality."

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  5. housing.com › news › what-is-lagaan-how-is-it-importantWhat is Lagaan? What is its relevance today? - Housing.com

    Dec 27, 2023 · FAQs. What is Lagaan in the context of real estate? In the real estate sector, 'Lagaan' refers to various taxes and levies imposed on property transactions, including stamp duty, property tax, and capital gains tax. What is the role of property tax in Lagaan?

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  7. www.indiatoday.in › movies › standpoint15 Years Of Lagaan: What makes the Aamir Khan classic ...

    Jun 15, 2016 · Lagaan was shot in the remote village of Kanuria, a few miles away from Bhuj. The village that you see in the film was four months in the making at the location. Since there were no decent hotels at Bhuj, Khan hired a new apartment for his crew, furnished it, and got a housekeeping team to look after them.

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  8. indianexpress.com › article › entertainment7 lesser known facts about Aamir Khan’s Lagaan: When the ...

    Jun 13, 2021 · Rachel Shelley and Pradeep Rawat on the set of Lagaan. (Photo: Express Archives) 4. The British side won the real match. The premise of Lagaan has Indians going up against the British side and winning the cricket match against all odds.

  9. www.newindianexpress.com › entertainment › hindi20 years of Lagaan: 'I aimed for the sky', says director ...

    Jun 15, 2021 · Ashutosh Gowariker’s Lagaan completes 20 years today. A modern classic, the Aamir Khan-starrer film has a vast and storied legacy. It even went on to be only the third Indian film to get ...