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Moneycontrol26-01-2026, 13:53

Sharman Joshi Celebrates 20 Years of 'Rang De Basanti', Calls it a Cult Classic

  • Sharman Joshi celebrates 20 years of the iconic film 'Rang De Basanti', directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.
  • He describes 'Rang De Basanti' as a memorable cult film that continues to resonate across generations, alongside '3 Idiots' in his career.
  • Joshi fondly recalls the shooting experience, stating it never felt like work and cherishes every moment.
  • The film broke box office records upon release, becoming India's highest-grossing film in its opening weekend and holding the highest opening-day collections for a Hindi film.
  • 'Rang De Basanti' won a National Film Award, was nominated for a BAFTA, and was India's official entry for the Golden Globe and Academy Awards.

Why It Matters: Sharman Joshi reflects on 'Rang De Basanti's' 20th anniversary, hailing it as a timeless cult classic.

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