Review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) by Tiffany K — 05 May 2007

Foreign film if you like musicals and subtitles here you go!

This review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) was written by Tiffany K on 05 May 2007.

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Seema S (5) on 08 May 2012

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