Why the name: Rang De Basanti

Actually, reporters asked this question to Aamir in a press conference. What he told was pretty interesting. In the crew of the film unit, there was a person called GNAR (Russian Artist). He was a giant of 8'2" in height and 130 kilos of weight. He was the person, who lifted and threw Aamir, in the title song.
The producer of the movie was asked by some pundit to name his film after 11 days of shooting is completed. On 11th day, the crew had a heated discussion on what should be the name. At that time Gnar was not feeling well and was sleeping in his tent. It was suggested that the crew will visit Gnar and whatever be the first word(s) spoken to him be the name of movie.
The crew walked towards GNAR's tent and opened the veil. They saw Gnar twirling and trying to sleep on a 4 feet long bed. Everyone was shocked and in unison shouted "ITNA SA BED GNAR." They had to keep this name of the movie..
But the producer and Director were very upset over the kind of name finalized. They lost all enthusiasm. Then came the advice from the great GNAR. He Said, "Why don't you reverse the title text....

Courtesy: Ankur Relia