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Rockstar

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Janardan wants to be a star and realizes he has to suffer through a tragedy to become famous.

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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express 03/29/2019
2/5
Rockstar disappoints; Ranbir [Kapoor] doesn't. Go to Full Review Anil Sinanan Time Out 10/24/2017
3/5
It is redeemed by an accomplished performance from the talented handsome male-lead and by songs which rock. Go to Full Review Lisa Tsering The Hollywood Reporter 10/20/2017
Rockstar is that rare popular film that captures the precise moment when music draws a man into the realm of the divine. Go to Full Review Nikhat Kazmi The Times of India 02/28/2020
4/5
The fact that this romance unfolds on screen in the form of an explosive musical, capturing JJ's transmutation into Jordan, the edgy artist, makes the film an absolutely engaging affair. Go to Full Review Manish Gajjar Birmingham Mail 11/25/2011
3/5
Clever editing renders the disjointed narrative through flashbacks to reflect the hero's chaotic upheavals. Go to Full Review Priya Joshi Digital Spy 11/16/2011
4/5
A simple story, beautifully enacted, perfectly crafted, there is not much to fault in this film. Exemplary cinema by any standards. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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hardy v 11/22/2024 A must wach wether u r ranvir fan or not ,you wount regret, trust me. Cult cinema See more Haris I 09/12/2024 Movie seamlessly blends beautiful elements; sadness, infatuation, joy, nostalgia. A must-watch! See more Monil S 08/12/2024 Rewatched Rockstar and what a ride it was, The character arc of Jordan portrayed brilliantly by Ranbir was superb, The somewhat open ending of it making it somewhat of a tragedy Imitiaz ali did a marvellous job, expect more such films come out displaying such ferocious emotions. See more Istiak M 10/25/2023 A movie that's so close to my heart and relatable.Ranbir's brilliant performance along with Imtiaz's direction was top notch.Not gonna say much about this movie.Maybe nargis fakhri gave her career best performance in this movie. See more 608 Sharda Prasad M 04/10/2023 "Rockstar" is a powerful movie that explores the emotional journey of a musician's rise to fame. Ranbir Kapoor delivers a remarkable performance, and the supporting cast is equally impressive. The movie seamlessly blends music into the narrative, with an incredible soundtrack by A. R. Rahman. The cinematography is breathtaking, and the story is both captivating and thought-provoking. "Rockstar" is a must-watch for anyone who loves music and appreciates exceptional filmmaking. See more pathan s 11/01/2022 Absolute masterpiece See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Imtiaz Ali

Director

Ranbir Kapoor

Janardan

Shammi Kapur

Ustad Jameel Khan

Aditi Rao Hydari

Sheena

Piyush Mishra

Dhingra

Nargis Fakhri

Heer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Janardan wants to be a star and realizes he has to suffer through a tragedy to become famous.
Director
Imtiaz Ali
Producer
Dhilin Mehta
Screenwriter
Imtiaz Ali
Production Co
Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision, Eros International, Reel India Pictures, Prague-Punk Films
Genre
Drama, Romance, Music
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$985.9K
Runtime
2h 40m
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