Now write your own film review on 'Chak de India', 'Lagaan', or 'Mother India'.
The teacher could arrange for the screening of the film if need be.
The class could also decide on any other regional film that portrays the spirit of National Integration.
Highlight the aspect of national integration that has been portrayed in the film.
Now write your own film review on 'Chak de India', 'Lagaan', or 'Mother India'.
The teacher could arrange for the screening of the film if need be.
The class could also decide on any other regional film that portrays the spirit of National Integration.
Highlight the aspect of national integration that has been portrayed in the film.
This question is to be answered on the basis of your own understanding, experience and thoughts. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own. However, some pointers for discussion have been provided for your reference.
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Lagaan, a 2001 sports-themed Indian Bollywood film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, has added radiance into the genre of film-making in Bollywood. It’s a four-hour movie which would keep you engrossed. Lagaan is lavish, rousing entertainment in the old-fashioned tradition of Hollywood musicals.
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Lagaan is a perfect example of complete film, a classy entertainer, with superior technical execution
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It is a movie about common men, led by a strong-minded individual to overcome resistance and differences in opinion - and standing their ground for a cause against a powerful opposition.
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This is the story about the resilience shown by the Indians when they were under the British Rule. They are already taxed to the bone by the British and their cronies, but when Jack Russell announces that he will double the Lagaan (tax) from all villagers, they decide to oppose it. Leading the villagers is a handsome young man named Bhuvan, who challenges them to a game of cricket, a game that is to be played by veteran British cricket players, versus villagers, including Bhuvan himself, who have never played this game before, and do not even know a bat from a piece of wood. As the challenge is accepted, the interest grows and attracts Indians from all over the region, as well as the British from all over the country - as everyone gathers to see the 'fair play' that the British will display against their counter-parts, who are aided by none other than the sister, Elizabeth, of Captain Rusell.
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Lagaan received a stupendous response. Mixed response from people belonging to Punjab, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, etc.
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Main Characters:
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Aamir Khan as Bhuvan (Carpenter, Captain and All-rounder).
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Gracy Singh as Gauri. Ashutosh selected Gracy Singh for the female lead because he was convinced that she was a good actress and dancer. Singh, a newcomer, devoted all her time to the film.
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Rachel Shelley as Elizabeth Russell.
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Paul Blackthorne as Captain Andrew Russell. Since the script also demanded a British cast, Ashutosh and Aamir hired Danielle Roffe as one of the casting directors. After Danielle and Ashutosh screen-tested many, Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne were chosen for the prime roles. Overall, the film cast 15 foreign actors.
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The movie is worth watching with all the comedy as well as seriousness involved.
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The theme of the movie is man's control over his own destiny, which is also a very different theme from other Indian movies. A cross-cultural love element further emphasizes that it's man's character and values, not his origin or ethnicity, that is important. Not only does the plot itself, in action, dramatize this theme, but it is made explicit in many of the speeches.
This question is to be answered on the basis of your own understanding, experience and thoughts. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own. However, some pointers for discussion have been provided for your reference.
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Lagaan, a 2001 sports-themed Indian Bollywood film written and directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, has added radiance into the genre of film-making in Bollywood. It’s a four-hour movie which would keep you engrossed. Lagaan is lavish, rousing entertainment in the old-fashioned tradition of Hollywood musicals.
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Lagaan is a perfect example of complete film, a classy entertainer, with superior technical execution
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It is a movie about common men, led by a strong-minded individual to overcome resistance and differences in opinion - and standing their ground for a cause against a powerful opposition.
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This is the story about the resilience shown by the Indians when they were under the British Rule. They are already taxed to the bone by the British and their cronies, but when Jack Russell announces that he will double the Lagaan (tax) from all villagers, they decide to oppose it. Leading the villagers is a handsome young man named Bhuvan, who challenges them to a game of cricket, a game that is to be played by veteran British cricket players, versus villagers, including Bhuvan himself, who have never played this game before, and do not even know a bat from a piece of wood. As the challenge is accepted, the interest grows and attracts Indians from all over the region, as well as the British from all over the country - as everyone gathers to see the 'fair play' that the British will display against their counter-parts, who are aided by none other than the sister, Elizabeth, of Captain Rusell.
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Lagaan received a stupendous response. Mixed response from people belonging to Punjab, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, etc.
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Main Characters:
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Aamir Khan as Bhuvan (Carpenter, Captain and All-rounder).
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Gracy Singh as Gauri. Ashutosh selected Gracy Singh for the female lead because he was convinced that she was a good actress and dancer. Singh, a newcomer, devoted all her time to the film.
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Rachel Shelley as Elizabeth Russell.
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Paul Blackthorne as Captain Andrew Russell. Since the script also demanded a British cast, Ashutosh and Aamir hired Danielle Roffe as one of the casting directors. After Danielle and Ashutosh screen-tested many, Rachel Shelley and Paul Blackthorne were chosen for the prime roles. Overall, the film cast 15 foreign actors.
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The movie is worth watching with all the comedy as well as seriousness involved.
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The theme of the movie is man's control over his own destiny, which is also a very different theme from other Indian movies. A cross-cultural love element further emphasizes that it's man's character and values, not his origin or ethnicity, that is important. Not only does the plot itself, in action, dramatize this theme, but it is made explicit in many of the speeches.
