Rockstar is a 2011Bollywood movie directed and written by Imtiaz Ali. One of the most successful movies of Imtiaz Ali, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role as Janardhan Jakhar, a young man who aspires to be a rockstar and his journey towards becoming one. Rockstar also features Nargis Fakhri, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Shammi Kapoor in key roles.
Born in 1971, Imtiaz Ali is known for his unique storytelling style and his power to capture the complexities of human emotions, and Rockstar is no exception, as the film delves deep into the journey of Janardhan Jakhar, who experiences a heartbreak and loss while becomes a troubled rockstar.
Composed by A.R. Rahman, the film’s soundtrack is one of its standout features and has made it one of the biggest musical films of all time. With songs like ‘Sadda Haqq’ and ‘Kun Faya Kun’, the music of the movie became an instant hit among audiences.
Rockstar received critical acclaim for its music, performances, direction, and writing. Imtiaz Ali as the director and writer of the movie just made it a must-watch for any Indian cinema fan, and his storytelling is icing on the cake.