Rang De Basanti (2006)
Movie 2h 37m ★ 7.1/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, teach me something
Rang De Basanti is a comedy, drama and history movie from 2006. It is directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. The cast includes Steven Mackintosh, Anupam Kher and Om Puri. The running time is 2h 37m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.1 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Rakeysh Omprakash MehraDirector
- Steven Mackintoshas James McKinley
- Anupam Kheras Rajnath Singhania
- Om Purias Amanullah Khan
- Aamir Khanas Daljit 'DJ' Singh
- Kunal Kapooras Aslam Khan
- Kirron Kheras Mitro
- Siddharthas Karan Singhania
- Sharman Joshias Sukhi
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Questions about Rang De Basanti
- What genre is Rang De Basanti?
- Rang De Basanti is categorised as Comedy, Drama, History, Romance.
- Who stars in Rang De Basanti?
- Steven Mackintosh, Anupam Kher, Om Puri, Aamir Khan, Kunal Kapoor appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Rang De Basanti?
- Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra directed Rang De Basanti.
- How long is Rang De Basanti?
- Rang De Basanti runs for 2h 37m (157 minutes).
- Is Rang De Basanti worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Rang De Basanti?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
