25 years of Lagaan: Girija Oak recalls fans dancing in theatres after historic match win

As Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India completes 25 years, actor Girija Oak Godbole recalled the unforgettable audience reaction that turned the film into a cinematic phenomenon. She said people were dancing inside theatres after the iconic match-winning scene, capturing the emotional connection audiences had with the film.

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Originally released on June 15, 2001, Lagaan returns to cinemas from June 12 to 14 for a special three-day re-release celebration. Despite being a nearly four-hour-long period musical centred on cricket and colonial-era taxation, the film continues to attract audiences across generations.