Here's why Rang De Basanti's brand of patriotism is something that every millennial connects with
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01/11Here's why Rang De Basanti's brand of patriotism is something that every millennial connects with
As India celebrates 70 years of Independence, 'Rang De Basanti' is one film that is the voice every youth in this country needs. The film not only resonates the thoughts of every millennial but also because even after years of its release, the film still holds relevance and will continue to do so for years to come!
02/11The title of the film
When the film was in its ideation phase, the makers first decided to call it ‘The Young Guns of India’, which they later changed to 'Ahuti' until they finalised on ‘Rang De Basanti’. The literal meaning of the title is 'paint me with the colours of spring', which is derived from the struggles of martyrs who fought so that the youth could see a free country.
Deriving its meaning from the lives of the young freedom fighters, Chandrashekhar Azad, Ramparasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, Rajguru and Sukhdev, who sacrificed their lives, 'Rang De Basanti' is a film that connects with every millennial.
Deriving its meaning from the lives of the young freedom fighters, Chandrashekhar Azad, Ramparasad Bismil, Ashfaqullah Khan, Rajguru and Sukhdev, who sacrificed their lives, 'Rang De Basanti' is a film that connects with every millennial.
03/11The innovate style of narration
The credit for making 'Rang De Basanti' a cine-goers delight goes to director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. He drew excerpts from the freedom struggle and wove together a story connecting past from the present without confusing the audience or giving them a headache with chronic flashbacks.
04/11Youth Awakening
Drawing comparisons between the young guns who sacrificed their lives during the freedom struggle and the youth today who don't realise that they hold the power to bring about a change, 'Rang De Basanti' was truly an eye opener.
05/11The hard-hitting patriotic dialogues
Written and then re-written, the credits for hard-hitting, youth awakening dialogues of 'Rang De Basanti' goes to Prasoon Joshi and Rensil D'Silva. Each dialogue makes sure it leaves an impact, and immediately makes you feel a sense of pride and responsibility for the country.
06/11AR Rahman’s soulful music
From feet tapping music in 'Rang De Basanti' title number to sending shivers down your in 'Khoon Chala', from awakening your emotional instincts in 'Luka Chuppi' to awakening the youth in 'Rubaroo', needless to say, AR Rahman's compositions touch our souls!
07/11Relatable characters
Though 'Rang De Basanti' had an ensemble cast, there is not even one character who wasn't relatable in the film. From Kirron Kher playing the character of Mitro to Om Puri playing a strict casteist father, all the characters managed to strike a chord with the audience.
08/11Portrays friendship in its purest form
From the start to the end of 'Rang De Basanti', the role that friendships play in our lives has been made pretty evident. Throughout the film, we wished for a similar group of friends, who apart from becoming family can also make our lives more meaningful.
09/11The need for youth to be aware
While our History textbooks may have taught us all about the past, watching 'Rang De Basanti' is a better way to remember the freedom struggle. Keeping its approach realistic, the film not only threw light on the fact that we live in ignorance but also highlighted the need for the youth to be aware.
10/11The necessity to respect the lives lost so that you tasted freedom
National flags lying on the road the next day after one finishes celebrating freedom does no justice to the lives lost during the Independence struggle. One will not even remember the many names who lost their lives so that the youth today could taste freedom. The film taught me to respect the country we live in - to accept its flaws and strive for a better tomorrow!
