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'Apni to pathsala, masti ki pathsala…" the youth anthem is here. A.R. Rahman has done it again. Those writing him off after the not so musical rising of Mangal Pandey have to run for cover because the music sultan has rocked it in another Aamir starrer "Rang de Basanti".
It's about a few friends who go from sitting and blaming the corrupt political system, having the "kuch nahi badal sakta" attitude to transforming completely and being ready to change things, even if it means putting their lives in danger. And the music keeps the momentum going..

"Ru ba ru" is a cool 'feel good' song which is great for a movie targeted at the youth. Even the romantic song "tum bin batayein" performed by Madhusree and Naresh Iyer makes you want to sing it out to your partner.
The lyrics are by Prasoon Joshi, who has done a great job in terms of capturing the spirit of youth. Directed by Rakeysh Ompraskash Mehra of Aks fame, the movie stars Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, Atul Kulkarni, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor and Siddharth, Alice Patten.

The album begins with "Ek Onkar" by Harshdeep Kaur. Each track is essential to the storyline… and that's the beauty of it.
Daler Mehndi and Chitra set the adrenaline pumping in the fantastic title track "Rang de basanti".

The "Be a rebel" version of the same by Blaaze is also equally rocking and inspiring. "Khalbali" has Rahman, Aslam and Nacim in a middle eastern flavoured disturbingly catchy song. "Khoon chala" by Mohit Chauhan is a contrast to "Khalbali", and delivered very intensely.
Lata Mangeshkar hasn't lost her magic touch, as "Luka chuppi" will prove to you. Ramprasad Bismil's "Lalkaar" delivered by Aamir Khan himself, is a voice for nationalists.

"Rang de" is all about youth and patriotism… So you're sure to love it. The soundtrack is an added bonus to the phenomenal movie.
Karan Shah, Coordinator, DAV Public School, Kota
Shreya Sanghani, Coordinator, The Cambridge School