Rang De Basanti (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2006, Rang De Basanti is a comedy, drama, romance and history film directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, running about 157 minutes. “A Generation Awakens” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Rang De Basanti stars Aamir Khan as Daljit 'DJ' Singh, Siddharth as Karan Singhania, Atul Kulkarni as Laxman Pandey and Kunal Kapoor as Aslam Khan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Rang De Basanti has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $11.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rang De Basanti page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rang De Basanti tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rang De Basanti (2006)?
- In US, Rang De Basanti is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rang De Basanti worth watching?
- Rang De Basanti holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rang De Basanti?
- Rang De Basanti stars Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Atul Kulkarni, Kunal Kapoor and Soha Ali Khan.
- When was Rang De Basanti released?
- Rang De Basanti was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.