[9], Rang De Basanti suffered a significant setback when one of the initial producers ultimately failed to contribute any funds towards it; the shortfall left production looking uncertain just two months away from the beginning of principal photography. I really enjoyed being there. [53] Out of the Rs. She was informed that she had won the documentary filmmaker role after she returned home to the United Kingdom. However, results from a simultaneously conducted SMS poll indicated that 62 percent felt that the film was the right choice for the Oscars. [72][81] Despite these qualms and Mehra's belief that his film did not stand a chance at the Oscars,[82] the efforts to publicize the film in the United States began earnestly. Rang De Basanti was chosen as India's official entry for the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category, though it did not ultimately yield a nomination for either award. In response, Kamlesh Pandey, one of the writers of the film, said that the film was not inspired by Abhijeet Gadgil. The film was released globally on 26 January 2006, the Republic Day of India, and subsequently was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 2006 BAFTA Awards. Get XML access to reach the best products. Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web! They agree, but after they begin filming a friend of theirs is killed in a fighter aircraft crash, with government corruption appearing to be the root cause of the incident. With a SensagentBox, visitors to your site can access reliable information on over 5 million pages provided by Sensagent.com. [67] Currently, the film holds the record for the highest-grossing film to be released in January. Although he was responsible for Khan's rebellious look, Sharman Joshi's (who played Sukhi) lovable persona or Madhavan's dignified appearance, Bhasin credited Bains for her major contributions to the film. This was to ensure that there would be no pirated DVD sales before its intended DVD release on 15 March 2006. ", http://www.moneycontrol.com/india/newsarticle/stocksnews.php?cid=1&autono=31493&source=ibnlive.com, http://www.iifa.com/web07/showcase/2007-winnerslist.htm, http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/11/stories/2007061101302000.htm, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/Munnabhai_gets_best_film_award_/articleshow/761898.cms, "Hrithik, Kareena bag best actor Star Screen awards", "Rakyesh Mehra gets Best Director trophy at the Zee Cine awards", http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200704021311.htm, "Rang De Basanti, India's official entry to Oscars", http://news.webindia123.com/news/new/archives/ar_showdetails.asp?id=461910&cat=India&n_date=2006, http://web.archive.org/web/20071206053213/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/009200701122168.htm, http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/feb/14rang.htm, http://www1.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Cities/Hyderabad_Times/GenX_patriotism_The_new_formula_/articleshow/msid-1400916,curpg-1.cms, "Manu Sharma, eight others acquitted in Jessica murder case", http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/feb/21manu.htm, "Acquittal in Killing Unleashes Ire at India's Rich", http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9506E3DB1031F930A25750C0A9609C8B63, "'We will not take things lying down anymore'", http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1531536.cms, http://www.ndtv.com/convergence/ndtv/videos.aspx?id=4978, "Seeking justice in Priyadarshini murder case", http://www.hindu.com/2006/07/24/stories/2006072413180100.htm, "India's Affirmative Action Rocks the Boat", http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/may2006/gb20060519_993959.htm, "Rang De Basanti inspires new Pakistani news channel", http://www.paktribune.com/news/index.shtml?154528, "Why are we embarrassed to show love for India? Although the screenplay, direction and the cast were also well-appreciated, the reviewer felt that Rahman's soundtrack lacked pace.