Somewhere in colonial India, a group of poor villagers challenge the might of the British Empire over a game of cricket. How can a film with such a riveting plot not be a legend? Ashutosh Gowariker took India’s two great passions – Patriotism and Cricket, and mixed it with mesmerising music, impossible odds, and a great deal of drama to achieve the perfect cinematic recipe for success. This epic was packaged with such perfection that there isn’t a dull moment in an almost four-hour long movie. Lagaan is one of the greatest ambassadors of Bollywood, because it celebrates the fighting spirit of a nation whose people have learned to strive under oppression.
Director – Ashutosh Gowariker
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Hi, I'm Frank Raj
Frank Raj is the author of Desh Aur Diaspora. For 25 years, he was the Editor & Publisher of The International Indian magazine, Dubai. Earlier, Frank studied journalism in the U.S.A., and has a Master's degree in Creative Writing from Falmouth University, U.K., He is working on his first novel, The Last Religion as well as on a nonfiction book, The Sinner’s Bible and on 101 Poems For The Spiritual Traveller. Frank and his wife Christine now live in Elkridge, Maryland, USA. They have two daughters and three grandchildren. A former columnist for The Washington Times Communities online. Feedback and suggestions are always welcome! Please email Frank at frankraj08@gmail.com
