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Movie Overview
Rang De Basanti is a Comedy, Drama, History, Romance film. It has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10, based on 459 votes.
Directed by: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Produced by: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Ronnie Screwvala, David Reid, Adam Bohling, P S Shyam
Storyline
After a group of friends graduate from Delhi University, they listlessly haunt their old campus, until a British filmmaker casts them in a film she's making about freedom fighters under British rule. Although the group is largely apolitical, the tragic death of a friend owing to local government corruption awakens their patriotism. Inspired by the freedom fighters they represent in the film, the friends collectively decide to avenge the killing.
Quick Facts
| Release Date | 2006-01-26 |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 157 minutes |
| Budget | $2,200,000 |
| Box Office | $11,502,151 |
| Languages | English, हिन्दी, ਪੰਜਾਬੀ |
Cast & Characters
The film features remarkable performances by the following actors:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Aamir Khan | Daljit 'DJ' Singh |
| Siddharth | Karan Singhania |
| Kunal Kapoor | Aslam Khan |
| Sharman Joshi | Sukhi |
| Atul Kulkarni | Laxman Pandey |
| Alice Patten | Sue McKinley |
| Soha Ali Khan | Sonia |
| R. Madhavan | Ajay Rathod |
| Waheeda Rehman | Mrs. Rathod |
| Kirron Kher | Mitro |
Production Details
| Production Companies | UTV Motion Pictures, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Pictures |
|---|---|
| Filming Locations | India |
| Cinematographers | N/A |
Critical Reception
This movie currently has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10, based on 459 votes. Reviews reflect audience appreciation of its unique qualities.
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Why Watch?
If you’re a fan of Comedy, Drama, History, Romance, Rang De Basanti is highly recommended. From its performances to its unique storytelling, it’s bound to leave an impression.
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