Three friends growing up in India at the turn of the millennium set out to open a training academy to produce the countrys next cricket stars.
Kai Po Che! features inspirational, emotional, realistic, serious and captivating style.
For the preparation of his role as the untouchable Kachra, Aditya Lakhia read P. Sainath's Everybody Loves a Good Drought, for the authenticity of the character.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The name "Champaner" itself was not entirely a product of Gowarikar's imagination. It was inspired by "Champaran", the village in Bihar where Mahatma Gandhi began his agitation in 1917 to protect the rights of peasants in indigo plantations.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Before shooting commenced, actors actually stayed in Champaner's houses for a day to familiarise themselves with their new if temporary abodes. Says Aditya Lakhia who played Kachra: "I hardly speak in the film but my presence is such that I had to live like a Harijan through temperatures varying from four to 40 degrees Celsius."
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The first cut of the film was 7 hours and 30 minutes long.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Scottish actor Gerard Butler had also auditioned for the role of Captain Andrew Russel.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The film was also included in CNN-IBN's list of the "100 greatest Indian films of all time" in 2013.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Director Ashutosh Gowariker didn't want to make a blockbuster commercial hit. He just wanted to tell a story he really believed in.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
Aamir Khan wore his wife's earrings for the role of Bhuvan.
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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