Review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) by Pamela E — 25 Jan 2008

The movie that started my love of Bollywood.

This review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) was written by Pamela E on 25 Jan 2008.

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

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