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Director: Imtiaz Ali
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From Time Out London
This Bollywood biopic is obviously inspired by the life of an American rock legend. Janardan, (Ranbir Kapoor), a middle-class Delhi lad, dreams of becoming Jordan, India’s answer to Jim Morrison. Told in flashback, we follow his painful path from heartbreak with a college hottie, Heer (Nargis Fakhir), to global fame. Given that the Hindi soundtrack is by double-Oscar winner AR Rahman (‘Slumdog Millionaire’), there is no doubt that our moody hero will make it big. A worthy attempt to explore artistic angst is marred by a meandering screenplay which almost derails this ‘nobody to somebody’ journey. It is redeemed by an accomplished performance from the talented handsome male-lead and by songs which rock.Author: Anil Sinanan
Time Out London Issue 2151: 10 – 16 November, 2011
User reviews of this film
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- AD said...
- Posted on Nov 14 2011 12:58 Sounds promising from the review. Will have to check out the "talented handsome male lead"!
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- Zak said...
- Posted on Nov 13 2011 20:46 An excellent film. Once you understand Ranbirs character, you will LOVE the film. A MUST watch!!
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- CHAZ said...
- Posted on Nov 13 2011 13:42 I am very impressed With Ranbhirs Performance, Once again. Its a, must watch movie
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Cast & crew
Director: Imtiaz Ali
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri, Shikha Jain full cast
Rated: 12A
Duration: 150 mins
UK Release: Nov 11 2011
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