Rockstar Hindi Blu Ray (2012 / Bollywood / Indian / Cinema) (2011)

A bumbling idiot, Janardhan Jakhar ( Ranbir Kapoor) wants to be as famous as his idol the crude, lascivious musician Jim Morrison. Although Jakhar is talented, he somehow lacks the soul that makes great music. The remedy, according to his mentor, for creating great music is heartbreak and pain. His search for pain leads him to the most beautiful girl on his college campus, Heer Kaul (Nargis Fakhri). The dogged pursuit finally leads to a beautiful platonic companionship for both of them, but just before her marriage to a rich guy in Prague, they both realize their true feelings for each other. Heer leaves and Janardhan turns in to Jordan, as christened by Heer, and he ascends stardom, his descent begins.

I thought the film was a long documentary but an interesting one, you sit glued to your seats through the entire marathon. The film is nearly 3 hours long and takes you back and forth, Delhi, to Kashmir and then to Prague as Jordan tries to make sense of fame, life and love. This tread does not deter you because it has been interspersed with one of the best soundtracks of the year. Whether it is Kun Faya Kun, Nadaan Parinde, or the sublime duet ( jugalbandi) `Dichotomy of fame' between Shammi Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, the music leaves you simply breathless. This is no ordinary soundtrack and AR Rahman's music is the soul of Rockstar. The spine is Ranbir Kapoor, who delivers one of the most energized performances in recent memories. If Rockstar is riveting, its because of this act and it will stay with you after you leave the show. From the idiocy of his early days to the arrogance after finding fame, Ranbir keeps you in a trance, whether it is the dance tribute to Shammi Kapoor, his clumsy efforts to woo Heer, or his pained expression when he is thrown out by his family, Ranbir lives the role of Janardhan Jakhar and Jordan. Nargis Fakhri is elegant but deserves some acting lessons, but the chemistry that the lead pair share is amazing. Kumud Mishra as Jordan's manager is superb. Aditi Rao Hydari is confident and beautiful as the journalist on the trail of Jordan. Piyush Mishra as the manager of Platinum Music is hilarious. Shammi Kapoor has a decent cameo.

The cinematography is superb, and Anil Mehta has done a great job capturing Delhi, Prague and Kashmir. Imtiaz Ali has directed well, but since this is a non-linear story, he loses a bit of a focus in the process. Overall, I strongly recommend this film; I watched the premiere showing but plan to see it soon again. 4 stars. 11/11/11

Ranbir Kapoor delivers a powerhouse performance. The songs are probably some of the best in the recent decade. The story is gorgeously developed and portrayed. The emotions are intense. Probably, the best film to come out of bollywood in a long time. Highly recommended. If you liked this, i would highly recommend another amazing hindi film, 'Ekk Dewanna Tha' 2012. Both are beautiful films. Hope this review helped. :)

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I am surprised that no reviews have been written on this movie yet by customers. This movie left such a lasting impression on me. For days I couldn't think about anyone else except Jordan/Janardan.

While I absolutely loved Jab we met, still I would say this one takes Imtiaz Ali high on the list of india's best directors.While Jab we met had more Comic appeal, this movie has got so much emotional appeal that it's hard to get disconnected with Jordan after the movie has ended. Your emotions r so strongly involved with the story and the Hero. A Hero who hates him selves. And your heart goes out to him because you know he is only Human for the mistakes he has committed.

'Infidelity' such an ugly word, takes a completely new meaning here. Infedilty has got three dimensions. The two who r in relationship with each other and third dimension which is alone and without any support which is called 'other man/woman'. How we love to hate them! Oh, I have hated her. Yes,I am talking about my own life! But while watching this movie I could see her in Ranbir's character. I could feel her helplessness and rage through jordan's and suddenly I am not angry with her at all. I used to call her parasite. But the thing is like Jordan she also didn't have anyone else in her life. So she was just trying to hold on to what wasn't hers anyway.

Ranbir Kapoor has given his finest performance and I think even he would have a difficult time trying to top this one! My only complaint from this movie is the choice of leading lady. She looks good but there is something missing in her performance. She can't bring depth to this character. In fact Heer seems like a very selfish person who would get involved with Jordan although she is the married one and then cut it off conveneintly when she realizes it's getting out of hand.

But Ranbir makes up for even her performance. So I am not complaining.

Out of the world, mind-blowing songs. My favorites" sadda Haq"," Nadaan Parindey"," Hawa Hawa"," Aur ho" ,"katiya karoon" . Have I missed any one? Or may be I love the whole album. No use trying to pick some.

This movie belongs to three geniuses-Imtiaz Ali, A R rahmaan and Ranbir Kapoor"My Hero".:-)

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I enjoyed the drama and the scenery. The actress is beautiful and did well on this movie. I also enjoyed most of the rock songs

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The music is simply stellar, Rahman delivers again.

Mohit Chauhan is almost as good a singer as Sukhwinder Singh would have been in this role which is saying a lot. The lead guitar work by Orianthi Panagaris is outstanding as expected. All in all a great experience. See the movie simply for the music and the settings, esp songs like 'Kun faya kun'.

The movie fails on many fronts.

SPOILER ALERT shoddy direction with a very confusing timeline, incomplete details such as the illness the heroine is said to suffer from, typical Indian movie physician who can diagnose a pregnancy just by examining the eyes of a patient. No idea what 'operation' she undergoes after that, not sure why the police arrest him and finally, why is he playing to a packed crowd at the huge amphitheater in Prague? I mean, since when do Czechs speak Hindi or much less sing in Hindi? Why do the goons attack him in the alley? If it is revenge by the husband, surely he has the means to do it in a better way, esp since the attackers are dressed the same way as the star!

It seems like key scenes in the movie were deleted and now it's all disjointed and inconsistent.

Ranbir's acting is good, though he is somewhat wooden at times. Convincing as a rockstar on stage though (must have watched quite a few videos). Nargis is so-so. Indian actresses must learn how to cry well and she does a good job of that, but her performance is otherwise flat.

Still, in the end it is a good story, though with a flawed premise you do not need pain to be creative, the Bard is the greatest proof of that as is Picasso and a whole host of others.

Worth watching, but only for the music.