The film was well received by critics and audiences for its production values and had a noticeable influence on Indian society. Rahman's soundtrack, which earned positive reviews, had two of its tracks considered for an Academy Award nomination. Rang De Basanti was chosen as India's official entry for the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category, though it did not ultimately yield a nomination for either award. It received critical acclaim, winning the National Film Award for Best Popular Film, and being nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2006 BAFTA Awards. The film was released globally on 26 January 2006, the Republic Day of India.
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But after viewing the movie the ministry found no problems and allow UTV to release. On Rang De Basanti's release the film certification Board of India Sought the views of Indian Defence Ministry due to parts that depicted the use of MiG-21 fighter aircraft. Inspired from the freedom fighters, they assassinate the Indian Defence Minister for his act of corruption that was responsible for the death of their friend, an Indian Air Force pilot. The story is about five young men from Delhi whose lives and perceptions change as they act in a documentary film on five revolutionary Indian freedom fighters. The film was well received and praised for strong screenplay and dialogues. It was the highest-grossing film in its opening weekend in India and had the highest opening day collections for a Bollywood film. Upon release, the film broke all opening box office records in India.
Made on a budget of ?250 million (US$3.5 million), it was shot in and around New Delhi. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni and British actress Alice Patten in the lead roles. It featured an ensemble cast comprising Aamir Khan, Siddharth Narayan, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kapoor, R. The literal meaning of the title is "Paint me with the colours of spring". Colour it saffron Hindi pronunciation: ) is a 2006 Indian drama film written, produced and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, and co-written by Rensil D'Silva.