Lagaan the learning

P Introduction
• Lagaan was one of the biggest success of Indian cinema. It was big in terms of
 Revenue.
 Worldwide acclaim, including an international cast.
 Grand scale, remote location and 10000 extras. Our Objective is…
• …to represent the entire process of
“Decision making” in film making, through critical case study methods.
• …and simultaneously learning
‘Basic principles of decision making process’.

Flow of case study
Define problem
Identifying limiting factors
Develop, Analysis & Select best alternatives
Implement the decision
Establish control and evaluation system

Define problem
 To make a period epic movie:
a. At remote location
b. With limited resources (Time and
Money)
c. Managing more then 10000 People
d. Debut Producer
e. Two time flop Director

Identifying Limiting Factor
Risk factors involved in the film making process…
 Time and Money: over-budget and project-delay.
 Managing Stakeholders: To manage and coordinate different stakeholders like Director, writer, producers, cast/crew, local population, law and order, film industry, distributor, audiences.
 Uncertainty: Uncertain elements Like, A period film, shoot in a remote location with almost an unknown cast.
 Environment: The location for the shooting was in Bhuj, Gujrat. weather conditions could get quite extreme and affect in the delay of the shoot, sandstorms and heavy winds.
 Accommodation : Ensuring safety, security, proper food and lodging for all cast and crew members.

Conti…
 Health and safety : if accommodation not done properly health conditions and safety of the same could affect negatively.
 Technical: Equipment Malfunctions, technical shortcomings demanding rework and customization etc. lead to project delay.
 Controlling Resources: Co-ordination and controlling of 300 cast/crew, 10,000 extras, and different departments. This could risk the entire shoot if not controlled.  Local Labour Laws: