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Rockstar(2011)

7.7/10
Hindi159 mins

Rockstar (2011) is a 159-minute Hindi film directed by Imtiaz Ali. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri and Shammi Kapoor. With an audience rating of 7.7/10 and a blockbuster verdict at the box office, Rockstar stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2011.

Director:Imtiaz Ali
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
OTT Release Date
11 February 2012
Theatrical Release
11 November 2011
Director
Imtiaz Ali
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 39m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

A college student named Janardhan wants to become a musician but feels uninspired. He finds his creative spark after a painful heartbreak, which helps him achieve fame. However, the same pain also sends him down a path of personal ruin.

Heartbreak made him a star. It could also break him.

Film Details

7.7Rating
159Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date11 November 2011
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known As摇滚明星 · 摇滚巨星

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
loveidentitycorruptionsurvival
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's climax was shot at the Nidaros Cathedral in Norway, a location rarely seen in Bollywood.
  • A.R. Rahman composed the song 'Kun Faya Kun' in just one night after a creative breakthrough.
  • Ranbir Kapoor learned to play the guitar and harmonium for months to perform live in the film.
  • The character name 'Jordan' was inspired by the rock legend Jim Morrison's middle name.
  • The movie was partially shot during the real-life Maha Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, using documentary-style footage.
  • Imtiaz Ali initially considered casting a different actor, but Ranbir Kapoor was always his first choice.
  • The film's soundtrack was released before filming ended, which is uncommon for Hindi movies.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Rockstar

Original Music Composer-Actor3 films
Original Music Composer-Director3 films
Music Composer-Director of Photography2 films
Original Music Composer-Director of Photography2 films
Actor-Director of Photography2 films

Frequently Asked Questions