Who is Bhuvan in Lagaan?

Aamir Khan plays Bhuvan in the film.

What is Lagaan about?

The year is 1893 and India is under British occupation. In a small village, the tyrannical Captain Russell (Paul Blackthorne) has imposed an unprecedented land tax on its citizens. Outraged, Bhuvan (Aamir Khan), a rebellious farmer, rallies the villagers to publicly oppose the tax. Russell offers a novel way to settle the dispute: he challenges Bhuvan and his men to a game of cricket, a sport completely foreign to India. If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.

Lagaan

Name: Lagaan
Duration: 223
Rating: 93

NR 3 hr 43 min

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How long is Lagaan?: Lagaan is 3 hr 43 min long.

Who directed Lagaan?: Ashutosh Gowariker

Who is Bhuvan in Lagaan?: Aamir Khan plays Bhuvan in the film.

What is Lagaan about?: The year is 1893 and India is under British occupation. In a small village, the tyrannical Captain Russell (Paul Blackthorne) has imposed an unprecedented land tax on its citizens. Outraged, Bhuvan (Aamir Khan), a rebellious farmer, rallies the villagers to publicly oppose the tax. Russell offers a novel way to settle the dispute: he challenges Bhuvan and his men to a game of cricket, a sport completely foreign to India. If Bhuvan and his men can defeat Russell's team, the tax will be repealed.