<P> While discussing typical Bollywood soundtracks, Nilanjana Bhattacharjya, a professor of music at Colorado College, noted that Rahman integrated traditional Punjabi cultural elements within his music for this soundtrack . Regionally defined elements such as a woman's prayer at the Sikh Gurdwara (Golden Temple) and the bhangra harvest dance are incorporated alongside more contemporary, global styles such as hard rock and hip hop to depict the cosmopolitan lifestyle of the youngsters in the film . </P> <P> Rang De Basanti received its world premiere on 26 January 2006, with high expectations that it would be a success with western audiences, though it also faced ire from several organizations because of certain controversial scenes . The film contained scenes of a MiG - 21, a controversial aircraft in the Indian Air Force, which has a long history of fatal accidents in India . Promptly, the Indian Defence Ministry raised concerns, causing the Indian censor board to urge the filmmakers to seek clearance from the ministry . Accordingly, Khan and Mehra screened the film for the then Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee along with other top officials from the armed forces . One Air Force official reportedly said that it was "not a review, but a preview". After the special screening, the defence ministry did not insist on any cuts, but on their recommendation more names were added to the slide that dedicates the film to deceased MiG pilots . After this clearance, the Animal Welfare Board raised objections on the use of animals in the film . Although the filmmakers had obtained a No Objection Certificate from the board officials, Maneka Gandhi, a well - known animal rights activist and member of the welfare board, found flaws in this certificate . Subsequently, this certificate was revoked and with only a few days left for the world premiere, Mehra personally requested Gandhi to reconsider her objection . After another viewing, the board cleared their objection stating that the use of animals in the film was natural and justified . However, after they recommended the deletion of a 20 - second scene that depicted a banned horse race conducted by the Nihang Sikhs, the filmmakers deleted this scene . Mrs. Kavita Gadgil whose son, late Flight Lieutenant Abhijeet Gadgil was killed when his MiG - 21 fighter crashed, objected to the film's release because she believed that the film was loosely based on her son's life and the producers should have shown her the film . In response, Kamlesh Pandey, one of the writers of the film, said that the film was not inspired by Abhijeet Gadgil . </P> <P> The film was screened at several international film festivals . In 2006, it premiered in France with the Lyon Asiexpo Film Festival, the Wisconsin Film Festival and the Morocco - based International Film Festival of Marrakech . As a part of the publicity, the cast, visited prominent University campuses in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Pune with an intention of interacting with the students . After hiring international experts for the film's publicity, the marketing expenditure for the film grew to 40 percent of the total production budget of ₹ 250 million (US $3.9 million). This expenditure was unprecedented in Bollywood because usually the Indian filmmakers spend only about five percent of their production budget on marketing . Out of the ₹ 100 million (US $1.6 million) marketing campaign, a fifth of it came from the producers while the rest was obtained through brand tie - ups and partnering . </P> <P> Since Rahman's last musical success, Saathiya, was back in 2002, there were high expectations from the soundtrack in the media . The soundtrack, first released commercially in early December 2005, generally received above average reviews . One of the songs, "Masti Ki Paatshaala" (translation: "Classroom of Fun"), was voted as the "Song of the year" for 2006 by leading Indian television channels, while two compositions were considered for an Academy Award nomination . </P>

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