The mid-2024 period has been pretty bad for Bollywood. Amidst the IPL fever and Lok Sabha elections, very few movies have been released in theaters, and among them, none have been successful. However, there is one movie that has been on everyone’s mind this whole month: Imtiaz Ali’s “Rockstar.” “Rockstar” was re-released in PVR cinemas all across the country. This 2011 film is a benchmark in movies based on an artist’s life and is the one that made the audience believe in Ranbir Kapoor as a star.
Since the movie was re-released, it has gained a significant number of footfalls in PVR cinemas nationwide. What is so special about this movie that people are still talking about it? The movie has been on everyone’s lips, and not just in theaters; it has made waves on various social media platforms. Pages on Instagram are filled with many insights about the movie and its characters.
Imtiaz Ali is known for intermingling his characters and anecdotes. While watching “Tamasha,” one can see shades of Majnu in Ved. Veera’s love for mountains is similar to that of Qais Bhatt in “Laila Majnu.” Jordan’s journey to find pain to make his art meaningful ultimately destroyed him. There can be innumerable parallels across his filmography, which increases the rewatchability of his movies.
Apart from Imtiaz Ali’s amazing direction, the music by A.R. Rahman is something to marvel at. The infectious energy of a rock song like “Sadda Haq,” the Sufism in “Kun Faya Kun” and “Nadaan Parindey,” the surreal appeal of “Tum Ho,” the carefree nature of “Katiya Karun,” and the intensity of “Aur Ho” make Rockstar what it is.
Love stories are a genre that never loses its charm, and who can make better love stories than the man himself? Imtiaz Ali is a master at dealing with human emotions and infusing them with soulful music, and that is why his movies have such a great pull over their audience. Have you seen Rockstar yet. Do let us know your thoughts on the movie.
