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The film has been critically acclaimed across India, with several of the nation's leading newspapers rating the storyline and the performances by the actors very highly indeed. |
The film has been critically acclaimed across India, with several of the nation's leading newspapers rating the storyline and the performances by the actors very highly indeed.<ref name="mtvindia">[http://mtvindia.com/movies/movies.php?id=18705]</ref> |
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==Music review== |
==Music review== |
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Revision as of 02:34, 31 August 2008
| Rock On!! | |
|---|---|
 Promotional poster for Rock On!! | |
| Directed by | Abhishek Kapoor |
| Written by | Abhishek Kapoor |
| Produced by | Farhan Akhtar Ritesh Sidhwani |
| Starring | Farhan Akhtar Arjun Rampal Prachi Desai Luke Kenny Purab Kohli Koel Purie Shahana Goswami Nicolette Bird |
| Cinematography | Jason West |
| Edited by | Deepa Bhatia |
| Music by | Shankar Ehsaan Loy |
| Distributed by | Excel Entertainment |
Release date | August 29 2008 |
| Country |  India |
| Language | Hindi |
Rock On!! is a Hindi film starring Arjun Rampal and debutantes Farhan Akhtar and Prachi Desai in the lead roles. It released on August 29, 2008.[1]
Synopsis
Rock On!! is the story of 4 friends who put together a rock band called Magik, but never make it. Years later fate conspires to bring them together again and set them on a journey back to where they left off... a soul-searching pilgrimage into their past.[1]
Members of Magik
Farhan Akhtar as Aditya Shroff (Lead Vocalist), a bohemian boy from Delhi who left the comforts of his parents' home to chase his dream of becoming a singer in a rock band. He has flare for unconventional poetry but at the same time with a message for today's youth makes him an instant hit with Generation X.
Arjun Rampal is Joe Mascarenhas (Lead Guitarist), an idealist. A man of few words who lets his guitar do the talking. His loyalty towards his girlfriend and his band makes him the hero. It seems like God filled him with all the talent in the world but forgot to give him an opening to share it.
Purab Kohli is Kedar Zaveri (Drummer), who prefers to be known as K.D. i.e. Killer Drummer is the scion of a successful family of jewelers. His father and he don't see eye to eye on most issues. If one had to see K D in his work environment, one would think that he would suffocate and die. On stage it may look like he is slamming those drums with a vengeance but actually, he's only breathing. He is the heart of Magik.
Luke Kenny as Rob Nancy (Keyboardist), the quiet, laidback, fence-sitter of the band. If ever a disagreement arises trust Rob to step in and resolve the issue. He was part of the band because he loved what it was really all about, the friendship and the bond. His keyboard is an extension of his mind.
Cast
- Farhan Akhtar - Aditya Shroff
- Prachi Desai - Sakshi
- Arjun Rampal - Joe Mascarenhas
- Purab Kohli - Kedar Zaveri aka Killer Drummer aka K.D
- Luke Kenny - Rob Nancy
- Koel Purie - Devika
- Shahana Goswami - Debbie
- Nicolette Bird - Tanya
Soundtrack
The music is composed by the composer-trio Shankar Ehsaan Loy in the style of 70's/80's-rock. It was recorded in five days from start to finish [2] and features the actor Farhan Akhtar as vocalist on six out of the nine tracks.
Critical Reception
The film has been critically acclaimed across India, with several of the nation's leading newspapers rating the storyline and the performances by the actors very highly indeed.[3]
Music review
| Untitled | |
|---|---|
| Song | Singer(s) | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Socha Hai | Farhan Akhtar | 04:11 | |
| Pichle Saat Dinon Mein | Farhan Akhtar | 03:12 | |
| Rock On!! | Farhan Akhtar | 03:55 | |
| Ye Tumhari Meri baatein | Dominique Cerejo | 05:29 | |
| Zehreelay | Suraj Jaggan | 03:42 | |
| Tum Ho Toh | Farhan Akhtar | 04:15 | |
| Sinbad The Sailor | Farhan Akhtar & Raman Mahadevan | 06:32 | |
| Pichle Saat Dinon Mein (Live Version) | Farhan Akhtar | 06:35 | |
| Phir Dekhiye | Caralisa Monteiro | 03:27 |