Hindi Lagaan: Once Upon A Time In India (2001)

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India is a critically acclaimed film released on June 15, 2001. Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, the movie features a stellar cast including Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, and Paul Blackthorne in pivotal roles. The narrative is set in the Victorian period of India’s colonial British Raj and revolves around a small village whose inhabitants, burdened by high taxes, find themselves in an extraordinary situation. They are challenged to a game of cricket as a wager to avoid the taxes.

The music for Lagaan was composed by the legendary A.R. Rahman, with lyrics penned by Javed Akhtar. The soundtrack became immensely popular, contributing significantly to the movie’s success. Singers like Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan, Sukhwinder Singh, Alka Yagnik, and others lent their voices to the film’s songs, creating an unforgettable musical experience. Lagaan received critical acclaim worldwide and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. It won numerous awards, including National Film Awards and Filmfare Awards, particularly in the Best Actor and Best Music Director categories. The film’s innovative story, combined with its exceptional music and performances, made it a landmark in Indian cinema. Among the standout tracks from the movie are “O Paalanhaare“, “O Rey Chhori“, “Radha Kaise Na Jale” and “Ghanan Ghanan” each adding a unique flavor to the film’s soundtrack. The movie generated a gross income of est. ₹659.7 million worldwide at the box office.

Here, we’ve listed all the songs of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India sung by Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan, Sukhwinder Singh, Alka Yagnik, and others, along with their lyrics and music videos. Check out the list of Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India movie song lyrics below.