Preview: Ranbir, Nargis in Rockstar

Ranbir Kapoor won kudos for playing the reluctant but ruthless politician in hit political thriller Raajneeti, but his Anjaana Anjaani failed to garner the same response. Now the young actor is hoping to make a mark with Rockstar, releasing this Friday (November 11) where his character goes through various shades. (Text: IANS)

This time Ranbir teams up with young director Imtiaz Ali, who is known for making films such as Jab We Met and Love Aaj Kal. The musical drama set in the backdrop of Delhi tells the story of Janardhan Jakhar (Ranbir), living in the middle-class locality of Pitampura, who dreams of becoming a famous rockstar like Jim Morrison.

Repeatedly humiliated by the audience he tries to woo, Janardhan realises that a tragedy bonds successful singers. So, Janardhan, who is leading a happy life, decides to bear pain to become a well-known singer. He approaches Heer Kaul (Nargis Fakhri), who is rich, beautiful and arrogant. She has broken many hearts. Janardan hopes she will break his heart too so he starts following her hoping she will break his heart.

The story moves forward showing how the happy-go-lucky boy leaves behind Janardhan and becomes Jordan after going through various ups and downs in life. His transformation from a simple naive individual to a tortured soul, from the college campus in Delhi to the international stage.

He fulfills his dream, but in his quest for fame he loses his heart forever.

Ranbir is said to have left no stone unturned to make his character believable on the screen. From learning to play the guitar to eating at local dhabas to milking cows - the 29-year-old did all to make his character look authentic.

Co-produced by Eros International and Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision, the film made at a budget of more than Rs 60 crore, has been extensively shot in Delhi in locations like St. Stephen's College, Connaught Place and Nizamuddin, among others.

One of the songs that marks the turning point in the film has been shot at the Nizamuddin Dargah in the Capital. Some portions of the film have also been shot in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Mumbai.

Imtiaz also shot the film offshore in the Czech Republic and Italy. The music composed by Oscar winner A.R. Rahman is already a rage among people and the promos of the film received a positive response.

Rockstar will introduce two new faces - Pakistani-American model Nargis Fakhri and Brazil based Moufid Aziz, born to parents of Portuguese and Arabic origin.

The film has received a thumbs up from many in Bollywood. "Can't wait to see ROCKSTAR!!! am a big IMTIAZ ALI fan! And I believe Ranbir's performance is beyond extraordinary...." tweeted Karan Johar.

Over to the public.