For how long will the generation stay awake?

Rating: 10/10 (10 February 2006)

Rang De Basanti is an awesome film.After a long time our Hindi cinema has come out with a complete entertainer. The film has all the elements of a commercial success and yet is thought provoking.Every aspect of RDB be it acting, direction, cinematography and editing is brilliantly handled. The humour in the film is so real,and situations and sequences are so close to reality as well. The shots of the pre independence era face to face with the present are brilliant. The movie doesn't seem to be stretched or over exaggerated at any point.RDB deals with serious issues like political corruption,religious issues,rich businessmen making money, the death of young air force pilots, the perception about India that todays youth carry in their minds,how politicians influence the youth of India into thinking the way they want them to and makes you question how many did really deserve the Bharat Ratna. What is amazing is that the film brings to light all these issues in a subtle and yet perfectly integrated screen play with a very powerful story line. RDB most certainly touched a chord and did awaken a generation. But fir how long would we youngsters ponder over the issues shown in the film? Would it just remain a brilliant film or would it really burn a fire within the new generation? Re we really ready to give up our life's for our countries problems? do we have it in us? How many of us can be the third kind of people who die for a purpose and do it happily? I want to acknowledge the courage of the entire team of RDB for giving film making its true meaning.