Rock On!! (2008)

Director:

Abhishek Kapoor

Writers:

Farhan Akhtar (dialogue)
Javed Akhtar (lyrics)

Release Date:

29 August 2008 (USA)

Genre:

Drama | Music

Tagline:

Live your dream

Plot:

Four friends reunite to relive their moments of glory as a rock band. |

Plot Keywords:

Rock Band | Band | Concert | End Of Friendship | Cult Favorite

Awards:

9 wins & 4 nominations

Cast

Farhan Akhtar	...	Aditya Shroff
Arjun Rampal	...	Joseph Mascarenhas
Luke Kenny	...	Rob Nancy
Purab Kohli	...	Kedar Zaveri / Killer 'KD' Drummer
Prachi Desai	...	Sakshi Schroff
Shahana Goswami	...	Debbie
Koel Purie	...	Devika
Nicolette Bird	...	Tanya
Sai Gundewar	...	Bartender
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Suraj Jagan	...	Ajay
Reema Kagti
Himanshu Powdwal	...	Music Video Director

Runtime:

India:145 min

Country:

India

Language:

Hindi | English

Color:

Color

Certification:

Singapore:PG | India:U

Filming Locations:

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Company:

Excel Entertainment

Trivia:

This film garnered the most prestigious honor from the Library of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for including the "Rock On!!" script as a part of the Oscar Library.

Quotes:

Killer 'KD' Drummer: [singing Gloria Gaynor's song] At first I was afraid, I was petrified Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side. But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong And I grew strong and I learned how to get along And now your back, from outta space I just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face I should have changed that stupid lock I should have made you leave your key If I'd have known for just one second you'd be back to bother me Go on now go...

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Love Aaj Kal (2009)

Rock On carries forward the legacy of Dil Chahta Hai

First of all, I have to tell you that Farhan Akhtar is a ROCKSTAR !!! Man what films he has made till date - DCH, Lakshya and now this one. Along with Farhan, Abhishek Kapoor(whose first film Arryan didn't do too well) too has done a great job as a director. Though I could make out a few goofs, but considering the fact that I was so engrossed in the movie, they can be overlooked.

The rest of the cast is excellent. Arjum Rampal for a change is so much better than his earlier performances. But, I still feel he could have done better. Prachi Desai gives a SMASHING performance. So much depth in her character and boy-o-boy, did she play it well. Purab was such a refreshing element throughout. He's completely lovable.

Now, for the music. I'm so proud to hear the first mainstream Rock album of India. And I'm glad they have not messed up the songs and have kept the raw, college boy feel to all the songs. Even the slow tracks(2 of them) are so soothing. Brilliant album. Kudos to Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.

Finally, Rock On is really fresh film, if not a classic. Technically its not 10/10 but just for the EQ(emotional quotient) I give it a 10.But, for lovers of mature drama and emotions, it'll be a treat. Thank you Farhan, Abhishek etc. etc. for such a refreshing change. Best Indian film of 2008 till now, hands down !!!!