The cast and crew of the iconic Bollywood film "Rang De Basanti" celebrated the movie's 20th anniversary with a special reunion in Mumbai. The political drama, which was released on January 26, 2006, continues to resonate with audiences for its powerful message and patriotic themes.
The reunion included key cast members Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, Atul Kulkarni, and Soha Ali Khan. The event was also attended by producers Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur, and Ajit Andhare, who contributed to bringing the film to life.
Soha Ali Khan shared glimpses of the celebration on her Instagram account, capturing the emotion of the moment. One highlight was a video of the cast and crew cutting a cake to commemorate the film's milestone anniversary. Another photo showed a "before-and-after" collage of the main cast, highlighting the passage of time and the enduring bond between them. Soha captioned the post: "20 years later – we showed up! A few were missed but the spirit was still (fire emoji) #rangdebasanti #twentyyearsofrangdebasanti #reunion". Aamir Khan was spotted wearing a custom hoodie with "Rang De Basanti" printed on it.
"Rang De Basanti," directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, tells the story of a group of young friends who are inspired by Indian freedom fighters and decide to take a stand against corruption in modern India. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning the National Award for Best Popular Film and a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2007 BAFTA Awards. It was also India's official entry for the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category.
