Rockstar was made on a budget of Rs 50 crore and earned Rs 110 crore.
Ranbir Kapoor practised playing the guitar at AR Rahman’s studio in Chennai and studied Kurt Cobain’s biography.
Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, who was initially known for his chocolate boy image, underwent a remarkable transformation in Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar. While he received acclaim for his exceptional performance in the film, here are some lesser-known facts about the film you might find intriguing.
The film was shot in reverse to keep up with Ranbir’s hairstyle. Hence, the climax featuring long hair was filmed first. He practised playing the guitar at AR Rahman’s studio in Chennai, studied Kurt Cobain’s biography and familiarised himself with Jats for the film’s intense character.
In 2007, Ranbir Kapoor made his acting debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya, which, unfortunately, didn’t do well at the box office. Undeterred, he continued to work in various films, and it was a 2011 release that reshaped his path. With this film’s remarkable success as a box office hit, Ranbir solidified his unique identity in the industry.
Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, the film was released in 2011. And this year, it completes 12 years of its release on November 11. The film starred Nargis Fakhri as the female lead alongside Ranbir. Rockstar was a success with a budget of Rs 50 crore and global earnings of Rs 110 crore. It ranked among the highest-grossing films of the year. Notably, Rockstar made history by starting the shooting process in reverse, becoming the first Bollywood film to shoot the climax before other scenes.
This film also marked Nargis Fakhri’s acting debut. The on-screen chemistry between Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri awestruck the audience, and the film’s songs gained immense popularity. The film resonated with a young urban audience featuring narrating musical drama.
Rockstar won multiple awards, including recognition for Kapoor and Rahman. Additionally, it marked the last film of Bollywood icon Shammi Kapoor.
Ranbir Kapoor is best known for Barfi, Sanju, Wake Up Sid and Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani. Soon, the actor is going to star in films including Animal, Stardom, Ramayana and an untitled project with Anurag Basu. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal stars Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Rashmika Mandanna in leading roles. Produced by T-Series and Cine1 Studios, it is set to release on December 1.