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Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026: Lagaan

आमिर ख़ान के साथ लगान की विशेष स्क्रीनिंग

Ashutosh Gowariker | India | 2001 | PG

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$50

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When

Thu 9 Jul 2026

Join Aamir Khan in person for a special screening of Lagaan, the Academy Award-nominated epic that redefined Indian cinema for audiences around the world.

Set against the backdrop of British-ruled India in 1893, the film blends historical drama, sport and musical storytelling as courageous farmer Bhuvan rallies his drought-stricken village to take on an extraordinary challenge: defeat the British in a game of cricket, a sport they have never played, and win freedom from the oppressive "lagaan," or land tax.

Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker and featuring an unforgettable score by A. R. Rahman, Lagaan became only the third Indian film to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best International Feature Film at the 74th Academy Awards. More than two decades later, it remains one of India's most celebrated cinematic achievements, a stirring story of courage, unity and resilience that continues to inspire audiences across generations. Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience the film on the big screen and celebrate its enduring legacy with Aamir Khan himself.

An enormously entertaining movie, like nothing we've ever seen before, and yet completely familiar.
Roger Ebert

Content: Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

Format: DCP
Language: Hindi with English Subtitles
Source: Aamir Khan Productions
Courtesy: Aamir Khan Productions
Runtime: 224 mins

Event duration

292 mins

Rating

PG

Historical Drama, Sports Drama, Musical

Where

Cinema 1, Level 2
ACMI, Fed Square

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