Rang Rasiya was made in 2008, and even premiered at Cannes Festival, however was not released in India, because of certain nude scenes. The film was finally given a theatrical release after six years in 2014.
Cinematographer of the film Santosh Sivan acted as he painter Ravi Raja in the film "Makaramanju ".
Nandana Sen did a nude scene in the film. She takes pride in describing her nudity for the controversial film when speaking to the media.
A film on painter Raja Ravi Verma was first to be made in 2006 as " Suryamukhi". Starring Ajay Devgan and Madhuri Dixit, directed by Shaji Karun. Due to some nudity scenes, Madhuri refused and the film got shelved .
In 2002, Ketan Mehta wanted to make the film with Jackie Shroff and Deepa Sahi as "Katputhli".