Review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) by Sandip D — 05 Jun 2007

Best movie to come out of India in recent years. Certainly a landmark movie.

This review of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (2001) was written by Sandip D on 05 Jun 2007.

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

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