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Rang Rasiya

  • 2008
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 12m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
2.1K
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Rang Rasiya (2008)
A look into the life of 19th century Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma.
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A look into the life of 19th century Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma.A look into the life of 19th century Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma.A look into the life of 19th century Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma.

  • Director
    • Ketan Mehta
  • Writers
    • Sanjeev Dutta
    • Ketan Mehta
  • Stars
    • Randeep Hooda
    • Nandana Sen
    • Paresh Rawal
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    2.1K
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    • Director
      • Ketan Mehta
    • Writers
      • Sanjeev Dutta
      • Ketan Mehta
    • Stars
      • Randeep Hooda
      • Nandana Sen
      • Paresh Rawal
    • 19User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Randeep Hooda
    Randeep Hooda
    • Raja Ravi Verma
    Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen
    • Sugandha
    Paresh Rawal
    Paresh Rawal
    • Govardhandas
    Ashish Vidyarthi
    Ashish Vidyarthi
    • King Ailyum Thirunal
    Sachin Khedekar
    Sachin Khedekar
    • Justice Richards
    Darshan Jariwala
    Darshan Jariwala
    • Chintamani Pandit
    Vikram Gokhale
    Vikram Gokhale
    • Keshav Shastri
    Jim Boeven
    Jim Boeven
    • Fritz Schleizer
    Suhasini Mulay
    Suhasini Mulay
    • Bakubai
    Prashant Narayanan
    Prashant Narayanan
    • Visakham
    • (as Prroshant Narayannan)
    Vipin Sharma
    Vipin Sharma
    • Paachan
    Shri Vallabh Vyas
    Shri Vallabh Vyas
    • Hirachand
    Feryna Wazheir
    • Frenny
    • (as Feryna Wazheir)
    Rajat Kapoor
    Rajat Kapoor
    • Auctioneer
    Tripta Parashar
    • Poorutarthy
    Richa Soni
    Richa Soni
    • Sugandha's Friend 1
    Reema Vohra
    • Savitri
    Anupam Shyam
    Anupam Shyam
    • Raghu
    • Director
      • Ketan Mehta
    • Writers
      • Sanjeev Dutta
      • Ketan Mehta
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    User reviews19

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    8VishnuMishra

    Recommended for those who have a love for seeing quality Movies

    I had never heard of Raja Ravi Varma, and after seeing the movie I got to know much about the lost literature and piece of history unknown to me. Since I was unaware of any fact regarding the character, hence I can't criticize on any point or misleading detail. And the speeches were really well delivered both by talented actor Randeep and gorgeous Nandana.

    I enjoyed the movie and I wish to see the standards of Indian cinema more alleviated and up to the mark. Because in recent years the quality of movies is degrading at a accelerating rate and this movie provided some of the healing aid to the classical cinema lovers.
    10alankarchauhan

    MYSTICAL

    Art is beyond the realm of society, drawing gods in a canvas takes more than that The divine must have had painted through Ravi Varma, but the limited awareness of our civilization rebelled against the infinity of the supreme. It is a beautiful film which made me realize that you and I are limitless beings who cannot be contained.
    7glaxgraces

    Good start. Needs more refinement

    Rang Rasiya - first of all, Hats off!! to the team for persisting with the final print. It takes courage for the cast, especially Nandana Sen, to deliver content as bold as this. The frontal nudity was handled perfectly and given just the right amount of attention it deserves. Nothing more. Nothing less.

    Just like Sunny Leone coming to Bollywood, this movie is a very very bold move and am glad that the movie hall full of grown ups handled it maturely.

    Good to see India progressing!!!

    Coming back to the movie, too much content to be covered in too short a time. Would have been great if the movie focused on Raja Ravi Verma and his protagonist as the story felt too boring at times.
    10siddhantpateria

    Artistic movie indeed

    This is such an artistic movie. All actors done justice with their role. Nandana Sen's performance is beautifully bold and Randeep Hooda is outstanding as Raja Ravi Verma. Background score is mind blowing. A masterpiece by Ketan Mehta. Loved it and I hope you'll also love it.
    9kichdi

    A must watch

    Rang Rasiya is a movie everybody should watch, the lead played by Randeep Hooda & the talented beauty Nandana Sen. The movie takes you through the late 18th century & early 19th century when religious vandals ruled freedom of speech, art & expression. Raja Ravi Verma championed this cause & eventually won the battle. Rang Rasiya is a masterpiece which is on par with the greatest of world cinema or even better than most. The narration is so smooth, acting is superb, sets dating back over a century is also so immaculate & sex is refreshing to see in Indian cinema. Randeep & Paresh have done superbly well. Nandana looks stunning throughout the movie so is the Scottish girl. Hope there are more movies like this coming which are true to the script.

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      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.

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    • Release date
      • November 7, 2014 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Languages
      • Hindi
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Colours of Passion
    • Filming locations
      • Trivandrum Palace, Kerala, India
    • Production companies
      • Infinity
      • Maya Movies
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $865,342
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 12m(132 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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