Ranbir Kapoor's 'Rockstar' was initially offered to Saif Ali Khan; Read details

Ranbir Kapoor's performance in Rockstar is considered to be one of most memorable performances of actor. film received stupendous response from critics, performed well at box-office and also earned various awards and accoles. However, many are unaware that role performed by Ranbir Kapoor was initially offered to Saif Ali Khan. Re on to kw more details on story:

Ranbir Kapoor's role was initially offered to Saif Ali Khan 

Director Imitiaz Ali described storyline of Rockstar to Saif Ali Khan before considering Ranbir Kapoor for role in movie. However, Saif Ali Khan declined role by deciding to go for script of Love Aaj Kal, which is also directed by Imtiaz Ali. Imitiaz Ali collaborated with Saif Ali Khan in Love Aj Kal and later, offered him role for Rockstar, that released in year 2011. However, director, reportedly, did t get any positive response from actor, and later Ranbir Kapoor was chosen to essay le role in film.

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Apart from that, director Imtiaz Ali also wanted to cast Kareena Kapoor Khan in Rockstar. director worked with Kareena Kapoor Khan in Jab We Met and he loved her performance in movie, hence wanted to cast her in film. However, later, Nargis Fakhri was considered to play le opposite Ranbir in Rockstar. 

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Ranbir Kapoor's Rockstar, helmed by Imtiaz Ali and co-produced by Sunil Lulla and Dhillin Mehta, features Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri, and Kumud Mishra in major roles. film also features Shammi Kapoor, Moufid Aziz, Piyush Mishra, and iti Rao Hydari in supporting roles. Produced under banner name, Eros International Ltd. flick shows Ranbir Kapoor in role of Janardhan aka Jordan and Nargis Fakhri as Heer Kaul, Jordan's love interest. film mand to earn a whopping total net gross of ₹ 68,61,50,000 in India. 

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re are several aspects that contributed to film's success. Apart from unique storytelling style and performances by cast, soundtrack of film, composed by A.R. Rahman, received widespre acclaim. Some of most memorable songs from movie include Naan Parinde, Phir Se Ud Chala, Tum Ho, among ors.

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