Top 100 Bollywood Movies Of All Time: No.9 - "Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India", The Proud Of India Cricket

Mina Muzumdar |Jun 27, 2019

18 years ago, when Indian cinema was still filled with the romance genre, "Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India" is a fresh air which then changed the film industry forever.

During the 2000s, Indian cinema was still spearheaded with love story and musical films, Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India came as fresh air for Bollywood at that time. The film soon after achieved both commercial and critical successes. The historical epic sports drama directed by Ashutosh Gowariker brings to life a real story about cricket.

The film also opened entry to the most prestigious awards - Oscars for Bollywood films. Here we are going the memory lane of the number 9 in Top 100 Bollywood Movies Of All Time with the most unforgettable character on the big screen.

Bhuvan (Aamir Khan)

Aamir Khan played Bhuvan who is the captain of the Indian cricket team. Though he hardly knew anything about the rule, he still challenged Jack Russel for a competition.

However, young Aamir Khan's character with individual willpower energized determination and motivation, he won the match with Britishers.

Lakha (Yashpal Sharma)

Yashpal Sharma played the bad guy in Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India but the audience all fell in love with his come back in the game, isn't it?

Bagha (Amin Hajee)

Amin Hajee took the role of Bagha in the film who was among the first few supporters of Aamir Khan's Bhuvan idea to establish a cricket team. And what has impressed the moviegoers for so long was his undeniable abysmal fielding skills.

Ismail (Raj Zutshi)

If cricket requires the player to have a clear mind and stay calm even under the most challenging situation, Raj Zutshi perfectly portrayed the willful guy. And indeed when he got injured, he still remained steadfast for his team to grab the opportunity and win the final game.

Kachra (Aditya Lakhia)

The 'untouchable' guy who stand beside Bhuvan (Aamir Khan) shoulder to shoulder and make a huge contribution to the match's result.

Deva (Pradeep Rawat)

Every sports team need a wide adviser and Deva (Pradeep Rawat) clearly is the best strategist for Bhuvan's team. Behind the success of the village cricket team, we must count the devotion of Deva.

Tipu (Amin Gazi)

When Ismail got injured, it's young Tipu to take his role in the game with the Britishers. He might be the youngest guy but also the best friend of Bhuvan.

Here are the 7 most memorable characters in Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India. The film didn't represent a proud history of Indian's cricket but also being an inspiring story to our generation.