Bollywood films generally refrain from tackling large political and cultural issues -- their standard fare is over-the-top melodrama, set to music. They are mostly ridiculous and sometimes sublime.

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's Rang De Basanti (2006) is turning 20 tomorrow on Republic Day. The film served as a social critique of the prevailing situations of the country. It portrayed the awakening of ...

Rang De Basanti remains radical for framing patriotism as responsibility rather than hostility, turning its gaze inward to question institutions and civic apathy instead of offering an external enemy.

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s 2006 masterpiece, Rang De Basanti is iconic for numerous reasons. The movie underscores the impactful nature of political awakening, revolutionary ideals, patriotism, and ...

Rang De Basanti, a Bollywood classic, almost had a completely different cast. Initially envisioned as a small-budget film, Manoj Bajpayee was considered for Aamir Khan's role. Aamir's interest brought ...

Actor Aamir Khan shared insights into his career and the making of the 2006 film 'Rang De Basanti.' He discussed changes in the film’s ending and its key message. The characters decide to go to a ...

The cream of the Indian film industry gathered in the northern city of Sheffield during the weekend to watch "Rang de Basanti" sweep the boards at the International Indian Film Academy Awards, ...

An ambitious melding of history, politics, romance and patriotism within the parameters of a commercial Hindi movie, "Rang de basanti" reps a major step up by writer-director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra ( ...

LONDON -- The cream of the Indian film industry gathered in the northern city of Sheffield during the weekend to watch "Rang de Basanti" sweep the boards at the International Indian Film Academy ...

Well that was the original vision, before Aamir heard of this film in the making and got himself involved in the project. The same was revealed by Kamlesh Pandey, one of the screenwriters on the film ...