College student Janardhan is a simpleton who desperately seeks inspiration for the musician inside him. Although heartbreak helps him reach his goal, it also leads him to self-destruction.
Score
Rahman's soundtrack is basically the second protagonist.
Acting
Ranbir Kapoor's live concert performances—actually singing, actually shredding.
Cinematography
Kashmir in snow, Prague in decay, Mumbai in neon sweat.
Director
Imtiaz Ali
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Ranbir Kapoor trained with guitarist Warren Mendonsa for eight months; concert scenes feature his actual live playing, not miming.
Shammi Kapoor's final film role as the classical ustad who sees Jordan's chaos coming—meta casting of Bollywood royalty blessing the new generation's destruction.
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