Rang De Basanti

Did you know Aamir Khan had demanded Rs 8 crore for Rang De Basanti? Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra reveals why

In an excerpt of his recently released biography 'The Stranger In The Mirror', director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra credited actor Aamir Khan for the timely completion of the film Rang De Basanti.

Jul 29, 2021, 18:13 PM IST

Did you know James Bond actor Daniel Craig auditioned for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's ‘Rang De Basanti’?

Daniel Craig was Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's first choice for the role of the jailor who walks freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev to be hanged in his film ‘Rang De Basanti.’

Jul 28, 2021, 13:55 PM IST

Rang De Basanti was offered to an ‘amused’ Farhan Akhtar, reveals Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Farhan Akhtar first collaborated in 2013 for the hit biopic ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’.

Jul 05, 2021, 11:08 AM IST

I make films on subjects that give me sleepless nights: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

"There are multiple subjects that I have been working on for years. So much is flying around, not just in India but globally as well," says Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

Mar 22, 2021, 18:01 PM IST

On Aamir Khan's 56th birthday, we recall 5 famous characters he lived on-screen

On the occasion of Aamir Khan's 56th birthday, let’s look at five of the most famous characters that he breathed life into on-screen.

Mar 14, 2021, 10:11 AM IST

'Rang De Basanti' turns 15, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra celebrates with special video

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra also shared a video of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar recording the song Luka chuppi along with composer AR Rahman. The song, narrating the pain of a mother who has lost her son, was penned by lyricist Prasoon Joshi.

Jan 26, 2021, 23:33 PM IST

Republic Day 2020: Films which will reignite the patriotic fervour in you

Republic Day 2020: Bollywood has delivered some heartwarming patriotic films such as 'Border', 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh', 'Rang De Basanti' and more recently 'Raazi' and 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'. So, let's celebrate Republic Day by watching these movies. Here's a list of movies that you must watch this Republic Day.

Jan 26, 2020, 09:00 AM IST

Actor Siddharth takes a sly dig at Akshay Kumar

"Rang De Basanti" fame actor Siddharth has taken a dig at actor Akshay Kumar over his "non-political" interview with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

May 04, 2019, 15:35 PM IST

Mere Pyare Prime Minister' isn't a political film: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is aware his upcoming "Mere Pyare Prime Minster" can get politicised owing to its title but the filmmaker insists that the film is a "true blue socially relevant" project with no political angle.

Feb 17, 2019, 13:05 PM IST

Content is crucial in today's Indian cinema: Meghna Gulzar

Gone are the days when films used to be hit solely on star value. Now the Indian cinema audience wants star as well as story, says "Raazi" filmmaker Meghna Gulzar.

Dec 03, 2018, 00:05 AM IST

Talent, hard work, perseverance needed to make name in any cinema: R. Madhavan

R. Madhavan, who began his acting career on the small screen and went on to make his name in both the southern and Hindi film industry, says a combination of talent, hard work and perseverance is needed to cement one's space in cinema anywhere in the world.

Sep 09, 2018, 13:58 PM IST

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra reunites with Rang De Basanti writer for his next

On the work front, Mehra's mega project 'Fanne Khan', featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, and Rajkummar Rao, is all set to go on floors

Jun 05, 2018, 23:20 PM IST

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's next is based on 'hope, inspiration'

Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra today revealed that his upcoming Bollywood flick, ' Mere Pyaare Prime Minister,' which is based on the story of a mother-son relationship, teaches about hope and taking charge of a situation.

Jul 31, 2017, 15:32 PM IST

Rakeysh Mehra's next: Film with Swachh Bharat as backdrop

The film was inspired following a visit to Gandhigram and the profits from it will go in the making of more toilets, said the filmmaker, who was here to promote his book "Rang de Basanti: The Shooting Script".

Jan 31, 2017, 18:05 PM IST

'Rang De Basanti' fame Siddharth slammed Ranveer Singh for his new ad campaign

Famous South Indian star Siddharth slammed Ranveer Singh for his new ad campaign

Nov 24, 2016, 14:29 PM IST

Friendship Day 2017: Top Bollywood films to watch with friends on this special day

Bollywood has been celebrating the bond of friendship since time immemorial. Indian film industry has made sure that it gives people major friendship goals by creating iconic tales time and again.

Aug 07, 2016, 13:18 PM IST