What Was 2001 Like in India?

Lagaan stunned the world — an Indian film about cricket under colonial rule, nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

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Life in India in 2001

Prime Minister

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Petrol (per litre)

₹17.50/L

Loaf of Bread

₹4.10

Average House

₹4,10,000

Weekly Wage

₹415

Top Bollywood Film

Lagaan

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