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Rang De Basanti(2006)

7.5/10
Hindi157 mins

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.

Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hotstar
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.

Film Details

7.5Rating
157Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 January 2006
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsIfjú lázadók · रंग दे बसंती · Color It Yellow · Paint it Saffron · Rang de Basanti · בצבע זעפרן · สดุดีวันวาน · Onu Sarıya Boya · Colour it Yellow · Paint it Yellow

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
corruptionjusticefriendshipidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor3
Rewatchability4

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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

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