Saif Ali Khan was initially offered the lead role, but he eventually turned it down.

Ranbir Kapoor Wasn’t The First Choice

Nargis Fakhri, the female lead of Rockstar, did not know Hindi when she was signed for the role.

Nargis Fakhri’s Challenging Bollywood Debut

Legendary actor Shammi Kapoor made his last on-screen appearance before passing in August 2011.

Shammi Kapoor’s Last Appearance

He played Ustad Jameel Khan, the first to recognise Janardan’s (Ranbir) exceptional musical talent.

A.R. Rahman brought in Michael Jackson’s lead guitarist, Orianthi Panagaris for the song Sadda Haq.

Global Cast

Brazilian model, Moufid Aziz, made his Bollywood debut, playing Nargis’s husband in the film.

Rockstar’s initial expected budget was Rs 45 crore, but the final budget went up to Rs 60 crore.

Film’s Budget Exceeded

Rockstar was filmed in reverse to keep Ranbir’s hairstyle consistent, starting with the climax.

Shot In Reverse

Ranbir Kapoor, Imtiaz Ali and Mohit Chauhan visited Delhi’s Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah to seek inspiration.

Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah Connection

The trio also launched the music of Rockstar at Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah