Amidst the fading passion for writing, Rockstar just brings a ray of hope for me.
It has been one of the most awaited movies of 2011.The music has actually overpowered all senses.
The songs to name a few- "Phir se Udd chala", " Nadaan Parinde", "Tum ho", "Jo bhi mai"...and the like are always played on a repeating list.
The wait for 11.11.11 had been too long but the effect just lost it's charm in and out of hall.
Ranbir Kapoor - the rising star. A.R. Rahman -The pride of India. Mohit Chauhan- An absolute solace provider with a divine voice. You can actually feel the love and pain of songs in his voice. Absolutely different lyrics.
You actually seem to wonder -Are these really the lyrics or am I wondering? I did so for -
"Kaagar kaagar
Morhi itni araj tohse
Chun chun khahiyoo maas
Arajiya re khahiyoo na
Do nain mohe
Khahiyoo na do nain mohe
Piya ke milan ki aas
Khahiyoo na do nain mohe
Khahiyoo na do nain mohe
Piya ke milan ki aas"
While I have always known that promos and music is mostly deceiving when it comes to Bollywood but the combo pack which Rockstar has, shows the way to theaters, though just once.
But, I am surprised at Imitiaz Ali. Though Luv Aaj Kal had been a trace but atleast we expect a better story line from the director who has given us -"Socha na tha" and "Jab We Met". Probably, Luv aaj Kal should have been kept in mind too.
When you start watching Rockstar after a few reviews already on web. You can actually see each and every possible flaw time and again.
The most important flaw: -who else but Ranbir's eye candy- Nargis.
Words are seriously less to criticize her. A loud role, and cheap comedy doesn't really harm a movie but when it's Nargis on stage- yes! it harms a movie.
Recalling Ayesha Takia from Socha na tha potrayed a similar character but it suited her so well.
The first scene to last scene - Nargis is equally bad in each one. Too loud, too adventerous and seriously very monotonous.
A Delhi boy -who is innocent and loves food with a desire to be a singer suddenly meets a girl, acts silly, proposes her and gets dumped. Well,you can definitely laugh out loudly on the innocent Ranbir. The worst dressing sense in the initial scenes makes it more funny.
The dialogues-"Junglii Jawani", " Palang Tod", " Burger Off-mujhe toh iska matla bhi nahi pata" brings a smile on face. Ranbir's reaction on -"Dil todne ki machine hai yeh" is awesome. The Scene after he is dumped and gives thousand different expressions and says-" Itni se chutney mai do samoshe kao mai" is laughable.
There was not even a single scene where Ranbir has been found misleading the performance.
Though it's true that better words and best music can come from a painful heart. But, a poor editing made the transition so dull. Apart from Kun faya no other scenes could make you feel for the guy.
The promotions said there is a wonderful chemistry between Ranbir and Nargis. I surely, was not able to find it. No love, no pain only anger which is seen in Ranbir's eyes and attitude. But, the only question was- Were not the reasons to be so angry with the world silly. When the girl is still hanging out with the guy, what's the reason for such a hue and cry. Perhaps, the similar acting but a different plot would have made the movie a memorable one.
The most illogical part of film is where the actress recovers in the presence of Ranbir calling it the magical touch. Although, if it had been a miracle, she would have been perfectly alright.But, the fluctuating health of Nargis takes an unending sine curve. Nargis Fakhri is an utter failure at capturing that essence -- as Heer she was to be both wilful and wild, enigmatic and tragic. Try as you will to like her, her mouth gets in the way.
Unbelievable and even "exaggeration" would be a small world.
The last scene where "Nadaan Parinde" ends on Nargis's entry leaves a open ended movie. Did the actress really died. If yes, where has the magical touch lost and if no, then is there any end of the movie.
Rockstar leaves many questions unanswered. It lacks a story line up and the most annoying thing - it repeats the same old story with which Bollywood has been surviving. For that anger in Rockstar, the audience demand a better reason.
Also, if only a break up could lead you to a great sensational star with a "I don't give a damn" attitude and lots of fame and money, our half the population had been Sensational singers. And, if only a mere presence of a person could heal you, Doctors would never be required nor would MBBS so tough an exam. :P
The essence of reality and logic would have added a glory to Rockstar, alas.
We appreciate the honest work by Ranbir. But, sometimes it's not the intimate scenes in the movie which makes the chemistry glow, it's the process to make your audience feel so.
To end, Rockstar is not so awesome as expected but the music is adorable.
Rightly said by someone, Rockstar could have been Zanjeer for Ranbir.Go and watch it for Ranbir and to hear the charisma of music.
The songs to name a few- "Phir se Udd chala", " Nadaan Parinde", "Tum ho", "Jo bhi mai"...and the like are always played on a repeating list.
The wait for 11.11.11 had been too long but the effect just lost it's charm in and out of hall.
Ranbir Kapoor - the rising star. A.R. Rahman -The pride of India. Mohit Chauhan- An absolute solace provider with a divine voice. You can actually feel the love and pain of songs in his voice. Absolutely different lyrics.
You actually seem to wonder -Are these really the lyrics or am I wondering? I did so for -
"Kaagar kaagar
Morhi itni araj tohse
Chun chun khahiyoo maas
Arajiya re khahiyoo na
Do nain mohe
Khahiyoo na do nain mohe
Piya ke milan ki aas
Khahiyoo na do nain mohe
Khahiyoo na do nain mohe
Piya ke milan ki aas"
While I have always known that promos and music is mostly deceiving when it comes to Bollywood but the combo pack which Rockstar has, shows the way to theaters, though just once.
But, I am surprised at Imitiaz Ali. Though Luv Aaj Kal had been a trace but atleast we expect a better story line from the director who has given us -"Socha na tha" and "Jab We Met". Probably, Luv aaj Kal should have been kept in mind too.
When you start watching Rockstar after a few reviews already on web. You can actually see each and every possible flaw time and again.
The most important flaw: -who else but Ranbir's eye candy- Nargis.
Words are seriously less to criticize her. A loud role, and cheap comedy doesn't really harm a movie but when it's Nargis on stage- yes! it harms a movie.
Recalling Ayesha Takia from Socha na tha potrayed a similar character but it suited her so well.
The first scene to last scene - Nargis is equally bad in each one. Too loud, too adventerous and seriously very monotonous.
A Delhi boy -who is innocent and loves food with a desire to be a singer suddenly meets a girl, acts silly, proposes her and gets dumped. Well,you can definitely laugh out loudly on the innocent Ranbir. The worst dressing sense in the initial scenes makes it more funny.
The dialogues-"Junglii Jawani", " Palang Tod", " Burger Off-mujhe toh iska matla bhi nahi pata" brings a smile on face. Ranbir's reaction on -"Dil todne ki machine hai yeh" is awesome. The Scene after he is dumped and gives thousand different expressions and says-" Itni se chutney mai do samoshe kao mai" is laughable.
There was not even a single scene where Ranbir has been found misleading the performance.
Though it's true that better words and best music can come from a painful heart. But, a poor editing made the transition so dull. Apart from Kun faya no other scenes could make you feel for the guy.
The promotions said there is a wonderful chemistry between Ranbir and Nargis. I surely, was not able to find it. No love, no pain only anger which is seen in Ranbir's eyes and attitude. But, the only question was- Were not the reasons to be so angry with the world silly. When the girl is still hanging out with the guy, what's the reason for such a hue and cry. Perhaps, the similar acting but a different plot would have made the movie a memorable one.
The most illogical part of film is where the actress recovers in the presence of Ranbir calling it the magical touch. Although, if it had been a miracle, she would have been perfectly alright.But, the fluctuating health of Nargis takes an unending sine curve. Nargis Fakhri is an utter failure at capturing that essence -- as Heer she was to be both wilful and wild, enigmatic and tragic. Try as you will to like her, her mouth gets in the way.
Unbelievable and even "exaggeration" would be a small world.
The last scene where "Nadaan Parinde" ends on Nargis's entry leaves a open ended movie. Did the actress really died. If yes, where has the magical touch lost and if no, then is there any end of the movie.
Rockstar leaves many questions unanswered. It lacks a story line up and the most annoying thing - it repeats the same old story with which Bollywood has been surviving. For that anger in Rockstar, the audience demand a better reason.
Also, if only a break up could lead you to a great sensational star with a "I don't give a damn" attitude and lots of fame and money, our half the population had been Sensational singers. And, if only a mere presence of a person could heal you, Doctors would never be required nor would MBBS so tough an exam. :P
The essence of reality and logic would have added a glory to Rockstar, alas.
We appreciate the honest work by Ranbir. But, sometimes it's not the intimate scenes in the movie which makes the chemistry glow, it's the process to make your audience feel so.
To end, Rockstar is not so awesome as expected but the music is adorable.
Rightly said by someone, Rockstar could have been Zanjeer for Ranbir.Go and watch it for Ranbir and to hear the charisma of music.
