A foremost example of the "new wave" Indian cinema, Rang De Basanti proved that Indian Cinema is really getting mature year by year.

The film tells the story of an English filmmaker who travels to the sub-continent to make a documentary about the freedom fighters mentioned in her grandfather's memoirs. The movie is a perfect example of apt Direction, style, speed and performances. This film also deals with Indian independence, patriotism and contemporary India.

This film has an excellent music background score by A.R.Rahman.

This film was selected as India's official entry into the foreign film category for the Oscar awards.