Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year(2009)
Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year is a 2009 Hindi-language comedy-drama film directed by Shimit Amin. It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Harpreet Singh Bedi, a fresh graduate who joins a cutthroat sales company. The supporting cast includes Prem Chopra, Mukesh Bhatt, D. Santosh, and Gauahar Khan. The story follows Harpreet as he struggles to maintain his honesty in a corrupt corporate sales environment. He secretly starts his own ethical company inside his office to prove that goodness can win. The film is known for its realistic portrayal of office politics and sales culture. Despite being a commercial failure at the box office, it earned critical praise for its script and performances. It later became a cult classic among Indian audiences. The film was released on December 11, 2009, by Yash Raj Films.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 11 December 2009
- Director
- Shimit Amin
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
Harpreet Singh Bedi is a fresh graduate who dreams of becoming a salesman. He joins a computer company where lying and cheating are normal. His honest nature makes him a target for his ruthless boss and colleagues. He must find a way to succeed without losing his values.
“Honesty is the best policy. Even in sales.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
Cast reunions in this film: Aditya Chopra & Salim Merchant (3 films together), Prem Chopra & Aditya Chopra (2 films together), and Ranbir Kapoor & Aditya Chopra (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year' but was almost released under the simpler name 'Rocket Singh'.
- Ranbir Kapoor spent time with real salespeople to prepare for his role as a computer salesman.
- Director Shimit Amin and writer Jaideep Sahni previously worked together on the critically acclaimed film 'Chak De! India'.
- The movie's production company, Yash Raj Films, is known for big romantic dramas, making this a rare workplace comedy for them.
- Despite positive reviews, the film was not a major box office success when it was first released.
- The character names, like Chhotelal and Giri, were chosen to reflect common, everyday people in Indian offices.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Salim-Sulaiman, who also did the music for 'Chak De! India'.