Rang De Basanti scene goes viral amid CJP protest. Here's why
A Rang De Basanti scene is trending on social media amid nationwide protest over NEET irregularities and the demand for education reforms. The iconic dialogue on change and responsibility has resonated with many social media users online.
A scene from Rang De Basanti has gone viral as protests over NEET irregularities and demands for education reforms spread across India. The clip about accountability and change has struck a chord with many on social media. The sequence, featuring actors Aamir Khan, Atul Kulkarni, Sharman Joshi and Kunal Kapoor, is being widely shared as demonstrations continue across the country.
The clip opens with a voiceover saying, "Hum koi terrorist nahi hain. Hamare pichhe kisi videshi shakti ka hath nahin hai. Aaj hum aayein hain ye kehne ki kuch to karna hoga. Hum sabko kuch karna hoga (We are not terrorists. There is no foreign power behind us. We have come here today to say that something must be done. We all have to do something)." It then shifts to Siddharth speaking on the radio, reflecting on politics, public responsibility, and change.
Siddharth is then heard saying, "Ye neta log asman se nahin tapke yaar. Hum mein se ek hai. Hamne chuna hai inhe. Ye log corrupt hai to hum bhi corrupt hai. Kuch badalna hai to khud ko badalna hoga (These politicians didn't just drop out of the sky, you know. They are one of us. We elected them. If they are corrupt, then so are we. If we want to change anything, we have to change ourselves.)"
As a caller comments, "Kuch nahi badalne wala, ye India hai India.Yaha aisa hi hota aaya hai aur aisa hi hota rahega. (Nothing is going to change; this is India—India. That’s how things have always been here, and that’s how they will continue to be)."
Sidharth then adds, "Koi bhi desh perfect nahi hota. Usse perfect banana padhta hai (No country is perfect; it has to be made perfect)."
Protests over demand for education reforms
The scene from the film is being used widely on social media to echo the sentiments of the students protesting in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the NEET-UG paper leak case, demanding resignation of the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, among other things.
The protest sought nationwide education reforms and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET irregularities.
A CJP delegation also met Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday and submitted a memorandum with three demands: the immediate release of activist Sonam Wangchuk from the hospital, the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, and Rs 1 crore compensation for families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide following the exam paper leak.
Support from film personalities
Actor-couple Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh expressed solidarity with the young protesters on Monday. In a post on X, Riteish wrote, "We stand in solidarity with the youth of our country. Their voices deserve to be heard — loud, clear, and without fear. They are the heartbeat of our democracy and the true architects of our nation’s future (sic)." The post added, "Let us listen, support, and empower them. The energy, courage, and dreams of our young people will shape the India we aspire to build. Jai Hind. Genelia & Riteish Deshmukh #YouthOfIndia #VoiceOfTheYouth #FutureOfOurNation (sic)."
Actors Bhumi Pednekar, Huma Qureshi and Nandita Das also backed the youth-led protest. Screenwriter Sutapa Sikdar said many protesters were students who had arrived "with 20 rupees in their pocket" and "full of hope" while seeking accountability. She wrote that many of them were not "rich influential papas' babies and babas" and that "no one came to save them".
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi, who also joined the protests, reportedly felt unwell on Monday. A video from the site showed the 75-year-old being assisted by volunteers and security personnel and taken to a security cabin after she appeared to feel dizzy amid the gathering.
Why is the scene resonating with the youth?
More than a decade after its release, Rang De Basanti continues to find renewed relevance whenever India witnesses moments of public unrest. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the 2006 film explored political apathy, corruption, youth activism and the idea that change begins with ordinary citizens taking responsibility.
Its message was never just about rebellion, but about accountability, civic participation and questioning those in power.
That is perhaps why scenes from the film keep resurfacing during protests. As the ongoing NEET protests centre on demands for accountability and education reforms, the film's dialogue about citizens shaping the country rather than waiting for others to fix it has once again struck a chord with a generation looking for answers.
A scene from Rang De Basanti has gone viral as protests over NEET irregularities and demands for education reforms spread across India. The clip about accountability and change has struck a chord with many on social media. The sequence, featuring actors Aamir Khan, Atul Kulkarni, Sharman Joshi and Kunal Kapoor, is being widely shared as demonstrations continue across the country.
The clip opens with a voiceover saying, "Hum koi terrorist nahi hain. Hamare pichhe kisi videshi shakti ka hath nahin hai. Aaj hum aayein hain ye kehne ki kuch to karna hoga. Hum sabko kuch karna hoga (We are not terrorists. There is no foreign power behind us. We have come here today to say that something must be done. We all have to do something)." It then shifts to Siddharth speaking on the radio, reflecting on politics, public responsibility, and change.
Siddharth is then heard saying, "Ye neta log asman se nahin tapke yaar. Hum mein se ek hai. Hamne chuna hai inhe. Ye log corrupt hai to hum bhi corrupt hai. Kuch badalna hai to khud ko badalna hoga (These politicians didn't just drop out of the sky, you know. They are one of us. We elected them. If they are corrupt, then so are we. If we want to change anything, we have to change ourselves.)"
As a caller comments, "Kuch nahi badalne wala, ye India hai India.Yaha aisa hi hota aaya hai aur aisa hi hota rahega. (Nothing is going to change; this is India—India. That’s how things have always been here, and that’s how they will continue to be)."
Sidharth then adds, "Koi bhi desh perfect nahi hota. Usse perfect banana padhta hai (No country is perfect; it has to be made perfect)."
Protests over demand for education reforms
The scene from the film is being used widely on social media to echo the sentiments of the students protesting in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the NEET-UG paper leak case, demanding resignation of the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, among other things.
The protest sought nationwide education reforms and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET irregularities.
A CJP delegation also met Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday and submitted a memorandum with three demands: the immediate release of activist Sonam Wangchuk from the hospital, the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, and Rs 1 crore compensation for families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide following the exam paper leak.
Support from film personalities
Actor-couple Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh expressed solidarity with the young protesters on Monday. In a post on X, Riteish wrote, "We stand in solidarity with the youth of our country. Their voices deserve to be heard — loud, clear, and without fear. They are the heartbeat of our democracy and the true architects of our nation’s future (sic)." The post added, "Let us listen, support, and empower them. The energy, courage, and dreams of our young people will shape the India we aspire to build. Jai Hind. Genelia & Riteish Deshmukh #YouthOfIndia #VoiceOfTheYouth #FutureOfOurNation (sic)."
Actors Bhumi Pednekar, Huma Qureshi and Nandita Das also backed the youth-led protest. Screenwriter Sutapa Sikdar said many protesters were students who had arrived "with 20 rupees in their pocket" and "full of hope" while seeking accountability. She wrote that many of them were not "rich influential papas' babies and babas" and that "no one came to save them".
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi, who also joined the protests, reportedly felt unwell on Monday. A video from the site showed the 75-year-old being assisted by volunteers and security personnel and taken to a security cabin after she appeared to feel dizzy amid the gathering.
Why is the scene resonating with the youth?
More than a decade after its release, Rang De Basanti continues to find renewed relevance whenever India witnesses moments of public unrest. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the 2006 film explored political apathy, corruption, youth activism and the idea that change begins with ordinary citizens taking responsibility.
Its message was never just about rebellion, but about accountability, civic participation and questioning those in power.
That is perhaps why scenes from the film keep resurfacing during protests. As the ongoing NEET protests centre on demands for accountability and education reforms, the film's dialogue about citizens shaping the country rather than waiting for others to fix it has once again struck a chord with a generation looking for answers.
A scene from Rang De Basanti has gone viral as protests over NEET irregularities and demands for education reforms spread across India. The clip about accountability and change has struck a chord with many on social media. The sequence, featuring actors Aamir Khan, Atul Kulkarni, Sharman Joshi and Kunal Kapoor, is being widely shared as demonstrations continue across the country.
The clip opens with a voiceover saying, "Hum koi terrorist nahi hain. Hamare pichhe kisi videshi shakti ka hath nahin hai. Aaj hum aayein hain ye kehne ki kuch to karna hoga. Hum sabko kuch karna hoga (We are not terrorists. There is no foreign power behind us. We have come here today to say that something must be done. We all have to do something)." It then shifts to Siddharth speaking on the radio, reflecting on politics, public responsibility, and change.
Siddharth is then heard saying, "Ye neta log asman se nahin tapke yaar. Hum mein se ek hai. Hamne chuna hai inhe. Ye log corrupt hai to hum bhi corrupt hai. Kuch badalna hai to khud ko badalna hoga (These politicians didn't just drop out of the sky, you know. They are one of us. We elected them. If they are corrupt, then so are we. If we want to change anything, we have to change ourselves.)"
As a caller comments, "Kuch nahi badalne wala, ye India hai India.Yaha aisa hi hota aaya hai aur aisa hi hota rahega. (Nothing is going to change; this is India—India. That’s how things have always been here, and that’s how they will continue to be)."
Sidharth then adds, "Koi bhi desh perfect nahi hota. Usse perfect banana padhta hai (No country is perfect; it has to be made perfect)."
Protests over demand for education reforms
The scene from the film is being used widely on social media to echo the sentiments of the students protesting in New Delhi's Jantar Mantar over the NEET-UG paper leak case, demanding resignation of the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, among other things.
The protest sought nationwide education reforms and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged NEET irregularities.
A CJP delegation also met Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday and submitted a memorandum with three demands: the immediate release of activist Sonam Wangchuk from the hospital, the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, and Rs 1 crore compensation for families of NEET aspirants who died by suicide following the exam paper leak.
Support from film personalities
Actor-couple Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh expressed solidarity with the young protesters on Monday. In a post on X, Riteish wrote, "We stand in solidarity with the youth of our country. Their voices deserve to be heard — loud, clear, and without fear. They are the heartbeat of our democracy and the true architects of our nation’s future (sic)." The post added, "Let us listen, support, and empower them. The energy, courage, and dreams of our young people will shape the India we aspire to build. Jai Hind. Genelia & Riteish Deshmukh #YouthOfIndia #VoiceOfTheYouth #FutureOfOurNation (sic)."
Actors Bhumi Pednekar, Huma Qureshi and Nandita Das also backed the youth-led protest. Screenwriter Sutapa Sikdar said many protesters were students who had arrived "with 20 rupees in their pocket" and "full of hope" while seeking accountability. She wrote that many of them were not "rich influential papas' babies and babas" and that "no one came to save them".
Veteran actor Shabana Azmi, who also joined the protests, reportedly felt unwell on Monday. A video from the site showed the 75-year-old being assisted by volunteers and security personnel and taken to a security cabin after she appeared to feel dizzy amid the gathering.
Why is the scene resonating with the youth?
More than a decade after its release, Rang De Basanti continues to find renewed relevance whenever India witnesses moments of public unrest. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the 2006 film explored political apathy, corruption, youth activism and the idea that change begins with ordinary citizens taking responsibility.
Its message was never just about rebellion, but about accountability, civic participation and questioning those in power.
That is perhaps why scenes from the film keep resurfacing during protests. As the ongoing NEET protests centre on demands for accountability and education reforms, the film's dialogue about citizens shaping the country rather than waiting for others to fix it has once again struck a chord with a generation looking for answers.
