Nearly two decades after its release, Rang De Basanti continues to be celebrated as one of Bollywood’s most iconic films. Starring Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kapoor, and others, the 2006 drama became a cultural landmark that still resonates with audiences today.

Soha Ali Khan reveals Rang De Basanti cast returned fees as producers doubted it’s success; says, “That film became a movement”

In a recent interview with Zoom, Soha Ali Khan revealed that the film’s success was far certain at the time. She shared that the producers were so doubtful about its prospects that they even asked the cast to return a portion of their fees.

Soha said, “Nobody anticipated it making the kind of money it did or touching people the way that it did. In fact, when we were promoting the film, the producers called and said, ‘Can you return some of the money we’ve given you? Because we’re not sure this film is going to do well.’ All of us gave money back. We were like, ‘Okay, maybe, sure.’ But that film became a movement. And for me, it was a turning point in my career, something that will always stand out in my journey.”

Soha also spoke about her experience on set, describing long shoots and an intimate, committed cast and crew. She stated, “We shot for about a year, travelling across India– Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi, Mumbai. It was a very close-knit crew and cast. We would often wait for hours on set as Binod Pradhan, our cinematographer, took his time, rightly so, to light each shot. Sometimes it took half a day. So we spent a lot of time together. Friendships were formed, and at the time we thought, ‘We’ll be friends forever.’ But now it feels like we haven’t spoken in a lifetime, something I’ve realised just happens over time.”

The film starred Soha Ali Khan alongside Aamir Khan, Kunal Kapoor, and others. Released in 2006, Rang De Basanti went on to be more than just a box-office hit; it became a cultural phenomenon.

Soha Ali Khan’s recent work includes Chhorii 2, a horror thriller streaming on Amazon Prime Video, directed by Vishal Furia. It follows her return to acting after a seven-year break since Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3 in 2018.

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