# Rang De Basanti (2006)

> A carefree group of Delhi friends finds its patriotic voice when political corruption turns personal grief into a dangerous fight for justice.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/3892

## Facts

- Runtime: 157 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama, History, Romance
- Director: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
- Cast: Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Kunal Kapoor, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni, Alice Patten, Soha Ali Khan, R. Madhavan
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0405508/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: witty, exuberant, patriotic, group movie night, politically themed viewing

## Synopsis

A group of friends finds their lives intertwined with a quest for justice and patriotism.

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