
Rockstar(2011)
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
Where to watch:
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
Your Rating
7.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1










Ranbir KapoorJanardhan
→#2
Nargis FakhriHeer Kaul
→#3
Shammi KapoorUstad Jameel Khan
→#4S
Shreya NarayanJordan's sister-in-law
→#5
Aditi Rao HydariSheena
→#6
Piyush MishraDhingra
→#7S
Shernaz PatelNeena Kaul
→#8
Jaideep AhlawatActor
→#9
Kumud MishraActor
→#10
Imtiaz AliDirector
→#11A
Anil MehtaCrew
→#12
#13M
Moufid AzizActor
→
A. R. RahmanMusic Composer
→#14
A.R. RahmanMusic
→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