Brahmans and Cricket: Lagaan s Millennial Purana and Other Myths

Critical study of the film, Lagaan, and analysis of its preconceptions and views of society and the role of Brahmans. a thoughtful Dalit critique of modern culture. How did a priestly class-soft, even effeminate-come to dominate a sport? Why does such dominance not extend to hockey or football? In Brahmans and Cricket, S. Anand seeks answers to unasked questions.