Ranbir plays Janardhan Jhakar, a wag who transforms into a forbidden and splenetic Rockstar, rechristened as Jordan.
Nargis plays Jhakhar's love interest who makes her debut with this film is half Pakistani , half Czech model.
Jakhar is in love with music and needs to feel the pain for becoming a superlative musician as advised by his confidante , Khatana played impressively by Kumud Mishra.
The initial film moments bring a smile to your face as JJ tries woo Heer(Nargis) and stalks her to get attention.
Imtiaz Ali , the director has showed great sense of maturity and depth in dealing with a complex relationship paradigm between JJ and Heer. There are no simple answers to the passion and love for each other inspite of Heer getting married and moving to Prague.
The second half meanders though with the affair in European heartland and makes way for an open ended yet poignant finale.
Nargis is ordinary and her diction and performance left a lot to be desired. A special tribute to the original rockstar in Shammi ji portraying a shehnai virtuoso.
The abutment of Ranbir's portrayal of Jordan in the post interval reels with his goofiness in the first half proves what mettle this actor is made of !!
He has left his contemporaries far behind in the race . It’s a gripping performance – from Janardan’s edginess and non confidence to Jordan’s volatile self! – Ranbir has absolutely nailed it!
Sadda Haq , an anthem as we speak , would not be the same without Ranbir making the track his own on stage. He literally wraps in Mohit Chauhan's crackerjack renditions all along, convincing me of Jordan's pain!
A.R. Rahman is now a nifty musician , an untouchable force who is the backbone of this cinematic experience. The way his notes showcase the unpredictability yet innocence of Jordan , the brash Rockstar deserves an ovation - Sadda Haq , Jo Bhi Main , Nadaan Parinde are my picks.
Morrison & Cobain make way for an Indian version to root for , a true blue hysteria inducing Rocker!
Rating : 4.0/5.0
3 comments:
The frequent flashbacks , the absurd climax, some loose ends just didn't make the cut for me. I was left a bit disappointed and to be frank bored at times albeit not denying the music and funny moments.
Agreeing on most points that you have mentioned .. yet it is worth the crappy stuff we see nowdays!
Ranbir is exceptional and the music is platonic , a must watch on the above reasons.
Eagerly waiting to watch this flick :) No1 in my list....
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