ROCKSTAR (2011) — RELEASE DATE, CAST, SOUNDTRACK, SONGS & MOVIE FACTS

Rockstar (2011), directed by Imtiaz Ali, stars Ranbir Kapoor as Janardhan "Jordan" Jakhar and Nargis Fakhri as Heer Kaul, with music by A. R. Rahman — a cult-classic musical romantic drama.

Rockstar (2011) — Release Date, Cast & Crew

Release Date: 11 November 2011
Director: Imtiaz Ali (also writer)
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor (Janardhan Jakhar / Jordan), Nargis Fakhri (Heer Kaul — her debut), Shammi Kapoor (Ustad Jameel Khan — his last silver-screen appearance), Aditi Rao Hydari, Piyush Mishra, Kumud Mishra, Shernaz Patel, Moufid Aziz
Music Director: A. R. Rahman
Lyricist: Irshad Kamil
Singers: Mohit Chauhan sang 9 of the 14 tracks (Ranbir's singing voice)
Producers: Sunil Lulla & Dhilin Mehta (Eros International + Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision)
Cinematography: Anil Mehta
Runtime: 159 minutes
Language: Hindi
Budget: ~₹60 crore
Box Office: ~₹108.7 crore worldwide (initial run); re-released May 17, 2024 (₹10–12 crore)

Rockstar Soundtrack — Songs & Music

A. R. Rahman composed the music and Irshad Kamil wrote the lyrics; the 14-track album released on 30 September 2011 on T-Series. Key songs include "Sadda Haq" (the youth anthem), "Nadaan Parindey", "Tum Ho", "Kun Faya Kun", "Phir Se Ud Chala", "Jo Bhi Main", "Katiya Karun", "Aur Ho", "Hawa Hawa" and "Sheher Mein". The album topped the iTunes world charts in 2011. At the Filmfare Awards, Ranbir Kapoor won Best Actor and A. R. Rahman won Best Music Director. Both the film and its soundtrack remain cult classics. Keep exploring: Ranbir Kapoor biography, Mohit Chauhan biography and our Aashiqui 2 (2013) movie post.

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Who composed Rockstar's music?
A. R. Rahman composed the music, with lyrics by Irshad Kamil.

Who played Jordan in Rockstar?
Ranbir Kapoor played Janardhan "Jordan" Jakhar, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.

When was Rockstar released?
Rockstar released in theatres on 11 November 2011.

What are the famous songs of Rockstar?
"Sadda Haq", "Nadaan Parindey", "Kun Faya Kun" and "Tum Ho" are the film's most famous songs.