A generation awakens” is the controversial film Rang De Basanti’s tag line and the film’s stars chose a novel way to promote the film by interacting with students at a south Delhi college.

Actor Aamir Khan, who has maintained a stoic silence through the making of the film, was happy to interact with students.

Rang De Basanti is a celebration of courage. The film tracks the lives of five college students who take on the establishment.

Its cast includes Madhavan, Kunal Kapoor, Soha Ali Khan and Alice Patteen and for each of the stars, the making of the film was special.

“India is a young country. We are a growing economy and history has shown that the future lies in the hands of the youth and this is what the movie says,” says Madhavan.

“The movie says take a decision, get your hands dirty and change the country if you have too,” adds Rakyesh Mehra, Filmmaker.

Rang De Basanti finally releases on January 26 after clearances from the Defence Ministry and Animal Welfare Board.

The cast and crew, already on a whirlwind tour to promote the film, are leaving no stone unturned to make sure the film gets off to a flying start.