Rang De Basanti (2006): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Rang De Basanti is a 2006 romantic drama directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, starring Steven Mackintosh as James McKinley, Alice Patten and Aamir Khan. It runs 2 hours 37 minutes and earned $10.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 37m (157 min)
- Director
- Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- UTV Motion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rang De Basanti About?
The premise of Rang De Basanti without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After graduating Delhi University, friends linger on campus, set in contemporary India, until a British filmmaker hires them for a movie about 19th‑century freedom fighters. Though apolitical, a friend’s death at the hands of corrupt officials ignites their deep patriotism. Inspired by the heroes they portray, they unite to avenge the killing.
Rang De Basanti Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- delhi india
- murder
- friend
- india
- awakening
- revolutionary
- courage
- politics
- pilot
- death
- bombing
- sacrifice
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- demonstration
- protest
- prisoner
- torture
- terrorism
- candlelight march
- holding a gun to one's head
- police officer
- vow
- vigilantism
- television camera
- tv news
- university
- wading
- flower
- hatred
- hitting one's head
- pen
- jet
- ledge
- neighborhood
- siren the alarm
- disc jockey
- reading
- rescue
- sledgehammer
- crowd
- television news announcer
- makeup
- burned alive
- flirting
- listening to a radio
- kiss
- seed
- repeated line
- television set
- air force
- soldier
Rang De Basanti Cast & Characters
Steven Mackintosh leads the cast as James McKinley, with Alice Patten as Sue McKinley and Aamir Khan as Daljit 'DJ' Singh. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
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Steven Mackintosh as James McKinley - Alice Patten as Sue McKinley
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Aamir Khan as Daljit 'DJ' Singh -
Om Puri as Amanullah Khan
Also Starring in Rang De Basanti
· 16 more- Soha Ali Khan Sonia
- Siddharth Karan Singhania
- Sharman Joshi Sukhi
- Kunal Kapoor Aslam Khan
- Atul Kulkarni Laxman Pandey
- Waheeda Rehman Mrs. Rathod
- R. Madhavan Ajay Rathod
- Mohan Agashe Defence Minister Shashtri
- Anupam Kher Rajnath Singhania
- Abhishek Banerjee guy at audition
- Chandan Roy Sanyal Batukeshwar Dutt
- Kirron Kher Mitro
- Lekh Tandon DJ's Grandfather
- Cyrus Sahukar Rahul
- Pravishi Das Journalist
- Vikas Uppal
More from Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
More films directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, best-rated first: Delhi-6, Toofaan, Mirzya and My Dear Prime Minister.
Rang De Basanti Plot Summary
What happens in Rang De Basanti from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In London, film student Sue McKinley, Alice Patten, discovers the diary of her grandfather James, a British Army colonel who oversaw the capture and execution of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru at Lahore Jail, and writes about his quiet admiration for their revolutionary spirit even as he remains a part of the empire he serves.
Full summary
The whole story of Rang De Basanti, scene by scene
Rang De Basanti Box Office
Rang De Basanti grossed $10.8 million worldwide. $2.2 million came from the US and Canada and $8.6 million (80%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$10.8M
- US & Canada
- $2.2M
- International
- $8.6M
Rang De Basanti Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Rang De Basanti.
How Well Do You Know Rang De Basanti?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the profession of Sue McKinley, the woman who travels to India to make a film?
Rang De Basanti Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Ifjú lázadók” and “Color It Yellow”.
- Also known as
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- Ifjú lázadók
- Color It Yellow
- Paint it Saffron
- בצבע זעפרן
- สดุดีวันวาน
- Onu Sarıya Boya
- Colour it Yellow
- Paint it Yellow
- Rang De Basanti - Die Farbe Safran
- Pinta-me da Cor do Açafrão
- Kolor szafranu
- 芭萨提的颜色
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- בוליווד סינמה צ'אי
- Цвет шафрана
- Pinte de Açafrão
- Колір повстання
- 芭薩提的顏色
- 랑그 데 바산티
- Hãy Sơn Màu Vàng
- روح الأحرار, ყვითლად მოხატე
- Přiznej barvu
- Ας Γίνουμε Θυσία
- 黄色に塗れ
- De culoarea șofranului
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Rang De Basanti FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Rang De Basanti, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rang De Basanti?
Rang De Basanti runs 2 hours 37 minutes (157 minutes).
When was Rang De Basanti released?
Rang De Basanti was released on January 26, 2006.
Who directed Rang De Basanti?
Rang De Basanti was directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
More films by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Who is in the cast of Rang De Basanti?
Rang De Basanti stars Steven Mackintosh as James McKinley, Alice Patten as Sue McKinley and Aamir Khan as Daljit 'DJ' Singh, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Rang De Basanti make at the box office?
Rang De Basanti grossed $10.8 million worldwide ($2.2 million domestic, $8.6 million international).
Does Rang De Basanti have a post-credit scene?
No. Rang De Basanti has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Rang De Basanti in?
The original language of Rang De Basanti is Hindi.
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