Actor Kunal Kapoor reflects on his experience shooting the 2006 cult film Rang De Basanti as India marks Independence Day. In interviews, he describes the film-making process as feeling like spending time with friends rather than working on a movie, and he notes that its impact lasts decades after its release.
Kapoor says what continues to resonate is the film’s central idea that a country is not inherited but requires personal responsibility. He connects this message to his own view of independence—living authentically and acting on convictions, even when outcomes are uncertain. Across outlets, both accounts highlight the same themes: national responsibility, friendship among the cast during production, and the enduring relevance of the film’s message.
Asked about his plans for the holiday, Kapoor indicates he keeps it simple: he will join family for the day, with flag hoisting taking place at his complex, before returning to work later. He also mentions he will next be seen in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana adaptation.
