Lets See the music only!. Review on Rockstar

Introduction: So, this is it? That is what I wish to ask Imtiaz Ali. I had seen and reviewed both his earlier creations. They were just marvelous and fabulous resp. And, after ditching Pritam for A R Rehman, I feel that he is in search of excellence. Well if there is ANY Rockstar in movie, it is A R Rehman, beyond doubt. Having paid my tribute to THE Maestro, I start my review.

Plot: Remember Baiju Bawra? When Swami Haridas told Baijnath that all he is missing from his music is the... I'll better use Hindi before I misrepresent the meaning with some English word.. "Dard" And, Baiju goes in the pursuit of this "Dard". “Ab Yeh Dard kahaan se laaun?” Picking his inspiration "as it is" from Baiju Bawra, Imitiaz through the medium of Khatara Bhai (Is he a lawyer?) asks our hero Janardan alias JJ (Ranbir Kapoor) to look out for "Dard" in his voice. JJ who has been strumming his guitar since his childhood days introspect his life to associate with any "Dard". Because, its missing, he is advised to hit some love notes. The sight of Heer (Nargis Fakri) doing some Tango was a big sigh of relief for JJ. He thinks that now he can solicit Dard-e-Dil from Heer- the Dil Todne ki Machine. Just remember that Heer belongs to elite social class. He keeps approaching and she keeps repeating Buugger Off! Meanwhile, Swami Haridas, Oops!, Khatara Bhai criticize his stupid ways. So, he keeps himself aloof from Heer’s perimeter. But, now Heer is fancied up with his earlier innuendos. She asks him if they can be friends, so that they together can Machofy Gand and kill all the Keedas inside her that keep her ting ling ting ling, before her marriage. He agrees and they share some crazy moments, ending up as becoming good friends. Then, Ranbir goes to Kashmir to attend her marriage. She introduces him as Jordan to everyone. Just before her marriage, Heer face sudden gust of another Keeda arising from unknown corners of her body. And, guess what she falls in love with him but didn’t confess it and gets married to the chosen one in Prague, just like any good girl.

Now, the real confusion begins. JJ is blamed by his brothers of siphoning off some money and kicked out of house. It reminded me of Mehmood's role in Pyaasa. So, nowhere else to go, he takes shelter in Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah. He smears himself in Holy colours and sings out ethereal melody – Kaya Fun. Ustaad Jameel Khan (Lt. Sh. Shammi Kapoor) spots him and later he recommends him to Dhingra. Dhingra, takes his musical group for an international concert, recordings and performances. Guess what, if you already haven’t, they go to Prague. And They (don’t ask who, concentrate) again bump into each other. Simultaneously, it’s shown that Jordan has reached zenith of his musical career.

On one of Their bike trip through green fields, they frisk each other’s Keedas and in the heat of moments and inspiring background music Tum Ko end up in lip locks. Then, some moral sense prevails and they don’t cross the line. But, during more inspiring Aur Ho, that moral sense fail and they cross, sorry invade each other’s territories. Then, suddenly, out of the blue, bone marrow diseased Keede sprang up in Heer and she kicks Jordan. Now, it seems Jordan gets Dard-e-dil and goes balloony. And, he sings like no one is seeing. Koi Coffin mein, mein bhi hoon nature, samaajon se, riwaajon se...! Now, cut that crap, shut up and listen to me. Samaajon Se, Riwaajon Se?? Why are you bitching at us? Did we kick your balls? If you are pissed off with story blame Imtiaz not Samaaj. No, need to freak out at society. For they never got connected with the plot or even intense infidel story anywhere. For me, he started off with Jo Bhi Mein and ended up with Sadda Haq, vocals Mohit Chauhan, I didn’t see any progress. But, the best was Rehman disguised as Jordan occupying the stage with Naadan Parindey. I am not revealing the end, just in case, you land up in theatre anyhow.

Recommendation: NO Watch it for Ranbir only, if no escape possible. Shoot locations and skins are glamorous. Kashmir, Mcleodgang, Prague etc were captured beautifully by Anil Mehta. Music is mind blowing but the main story is weak. I failed to connect with their love story and even with the rise of Jordon to his stardom. Some characters like Heer’s husband, sisiter in law, mother, sister, father, doctor, Ustaad Jameel Khan, Sheena ( Aditi) were unnecessarily inserted. Even Heer’s character was literally dragged throughout. The movie brings in sudden flashbacks too many times to ponder for logic. This could have been Jhelofying if the number could have been reduced, drastically! It was not even a love story, just something heavily inspired by lust. Hug me tight, pretentious cleavages, dressing like pros, strip clubs, passionate kisses... Wish I could have gone to some Junglee Jawaani instead and got more. There is nothing like a Rockstar in this movie. Thank you for reading my complaint.

Kaga re kaga re mori, itni araj tose, chun chun khaiyo maans, khaiyo na tu naina more, Piya ke milan ki aas! Bhaago, Kaaga aaya Kaaga!