Mumbai: Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has teased the possibility of a sequel to his cult classic ‘Rockstar’. During a recent appearance on Komal Nahta’s podcast ‘Game Changers,’ Ali expressed his openness to the idea, sparking excitement among fans eagerly awaiting another cinematic masterpiece.
Imtiaz Ali remarked, “Never say never. It’s possible that an idea might come to me, and I feel that this story, as Rockstar Part 2 or a Rockstar thought, might be interesting. Sometimes, a wild thought about Rockstar may just surface.”
‘Rockstar,’ the 2011 musical romantic drama, was written and directed by Imtiaz Ali. The film starred Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri in lead roles, with notable supporting performances by Aditi Rao Hydari, Piyush Mishra, Shernaz Patel, Kumud Mishra, Sanjana Sanghi, and Shammi Kapoor. The film also marked the posthumous appearance of veteran actor Shammi Kapoor, who passed away on August 14, 2011.
The film was released worldwide on November 11, 2011, and quickly emerged as one of the highest-grossing films of that year. Over time, ‘Rockstar’ gained a devoted cult following, with its acclaimed soundtrack being regarded as one of the best albums of the decade.
Owing to popular demand, ‘Rockstar’ was re-released in select cinemas across India in May 2024, captivating audiences once again and becoming one of the highest-grossing re-releases of the year.
The film follows the emotional and professional journey of a young man who dreams of becoming a celebrated rock star. As he faces numerous challenges, he falls in love with a college student who ultimately breaks his heart by marrying someone else. The heartbreak fuels his artistic transformation into ‘Jordan’, the rockstar he always aspired to be.
