Love in a Hot Climate

Lagaan (2001) is one of the best Bollywood movies ever. It was nominated for a Best Foreign Film Oscar. It has wonderful music by A. R. Rahman; good choreography; and a gripping cricket match, in the course of which noble Indian (19th century) villagers triumph over dastardly British imperialists. What more could anyone want?

Gracie Singh and Amir Khan in Lagaan

Rachel Shelley, an English actress who played an important role in the film (as a non-dastardly Brit who helps, and falls for, Amir Khan's character), wrote an article for the Guardian about her experiences. It's here. (You don't have to have seen the film -- just to be fascinated by what goes on behind the scenes. A rare look at how India makes movies.)