Rang De Basanti Turns 20: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Recalls Release Challenges

• Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's iconic film Rang De Basanti celebrates its 20th anniversary on January 26th.
• The film, released in 2006, starred Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Sharman Joshi, and others, becoming a landmark in Indian social cinema.
• Mehra revealed the film faced a ban during its initial release, highlighting the difficulties in bringing such stories to screen.
• Former Defense Minister Pranab Mukherjee, along with military chiefs, watched the film and later praised its purpose.
• The director emphasized the importance of focusing on storytelling over potential approval to create true social cinema.

Why It Matters: Rang De Basanti marks 20 years, with director Mehra reflecting on its ban and ultimate impact on social cinema.