The group decides to take a stand against corruption and injustice in their own lives. They start a movement, inspired by the freedom fighters.
DJ: (to Kunal) You know, Kunal, I am making a documentary on the freedom fighters of India. rang+de+basanti+english+subtitles+better
DJ: (voiceover) Let's see how it would have been during the freedom struggle. The group decides to take a stand against
DJ: (voiceover) That's the spirit. But do we really understand what they fought for? just like the freedom fighters did.
The title "Rang De Basanti" roughly translates to "Paint Basanti" or "Color Basanti". Basanti is a color of spring and freedom. The title signifies the need to color our lives with the spirit of freedom, just like the freedom fighters did.