Review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) by Shyam W — 29 Apr 2012

One of the few Bollywood movies which actually made sense.

This review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) was written by Shyam W on 29 Apr 2012.

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

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