Rang De Basanti Faced Censorship, Financial Hurdles: Mehra Reveals Struggles
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News18•24-01-2026, 13:32
Rang De Basanti Faced Censorship, Financial Hurdles: Mehra Reveals Struggles
- •Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan missed its Pongal release due to Central Board of Film Certification issues, drawing parallels to Rang De Basanti's past struggles.
- •Director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra revealed the Defence Ministry had reservations about Rang De Basanti, asking to change specific references and remove a scene.
- •Mehra insisted on factual accuracy, stating the film's content was derived from real life and supported by facts.
- •Rang De Basanti's original January 19 release was delayed to January 26, ultimately becoming a Republic Day release after the issue reached the Defence Minister.
- •Mehra also detailed severe financial struggles, including mortgaging his office and house in Pali Hill to fund the film after original producers failed to deliver.
Why It Matters: Rang De Basanti, like Jana Nayagan, faced significant censorship and financial challenges before its release.
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