Review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) by Sébastianne B — 02 May 2008

Le premier film bollywoodien que j'ai vu..! Coup de foudre?

This review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) was written by Sébastianne B on 02 May 2008.

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

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