Rang De Basanti(2006)
Rang De Basanti (2006) is a 157-minute Hindi film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. Starring Binod Pradhan, Siddharth and A.R. Rahman. With an audience rating of 7.5/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, Rang De Basanti stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2006.
Quick Facts
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- OTT Release Date
- 26 July 2006
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2006
- Director
- Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A group of college friends in Delhi feel aimless after graduation. When a filmmaker casts them in a movie about India's freedom fighters, they start to connect with the past. After a friend is killed due to government corruption, they are inspired by the revolutionaries they portray and take action to get justice.
“When history's heroes inspire a new rebellion.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Rang De Basanti' comes from a famous patriotic song written by poet Ram Prasad Bismil.
- Actor Siddharth, who plays Karan, was initially considered for the role of DJ, which eventually went to Aamir Khan.
- The character of Sue was inspired by a real British documentary filmmaker named Lindsey B. who worked on Indian freedom fighters.
- The film's climax was shot at the historic India Gate in New Delhi under tight security and crowd control.
- Aamir Khan, who played DJ, took no payment for the film and instead opted for a share of the profits.
- The movie's soundtrack became a youth anthem and won the National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
- Several scenes were filmed at real locations in Delhi University, including St. Stephen's College and the Faculty of Arts.
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Frequent partnerships reunited in Rang De Basanti
