India, Sept. 22 -- Rang De Basanti, featuring Soha Ali Khan, Aamir Khan, Kunal Kapoor, and others, remains one of the most beloved films even today. Released in 2006, the film became a cultural phenomenon, and nearly two decades later, many still believe it's the kind of cinematic masterpiece that's difficult to replicate. However, at the time of its release, the film's success was far from guaranteed.

In a recent interview with Zoom, Soha Ali Khan reflected on the uncertainty surrounding the film during its early days. She revealed that the producers were so unsure of the movie's prospects that they actually asked the cast to return some of their pay.

"Nobody anticipated it making the kind of money it did or touching people the way tha...