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{{About|the 2008 film|the soundtrack album|Rock On!! (soundtrack)|other uses|Rock On (disambiguation){{!}}Rock On}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Rock On!!
| name = Rock On!!
| image = Rock on poster.jpg
| image = Rock on poster.jpg
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| caption = Theatrical release poster
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| story = Abhishek Kapoor
| story = Abhishek Kapoor
| producers = {{Plainlist|
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* Farhan Akhtar
* Farhan Akhtar
* [[Ritesh Sidhwani]]
* [[Ritesh Sidhwani]]
}}
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
| starring = {{Plainlist|
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* [[Farhan Akhtar]]
* [[Arjun Rampal]]
* [[Arjun Rampal]]
* [[Shahana Goswami]]
* [[Shahana Goswami]]
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* Farhan Akhtar
* [[Prachi Desai]]
* [[Prachi Desai]]
* [[Purab Kohli]]
* [[Purab Kohli]]
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* [[Luke Kenny]]
* [[Luke Kenny]]
* [[Nicolette Bird]]
* [[Nicolette Bird]]
* [[Daizy Ingall]]
* Daizy Ingall
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| cinematography = Jason West
| cinematography = Jason West
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| distributor = [[Reliance Entertainment|BIG Pictures]]
| distributor = [[Reliance Entertainment|BIG Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|2008|08|29|df=y}}
| released = {{Film date|2008|08|29|df=y}}
| runtime = 145 minutes<!--Theatrical runtime: 144:46--><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/rock-film | title=''Rock On!!'' (12A) | work=[[British Board of Film Classification]] | date=26 August 2008 | access-date=11 November 2016}}</ref>
| runtime = 145 minutes<!--Theatrical runtime: 144:46--><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/rock-film | title=''Rock On!!'' (12A) | work=[[British Board of Film Classification]] | date=26 August 2008 | access-date=11 November 2016 | archive-date=11 January 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200111054430/https://bbfc.co.uk/releases/rock-film | url-status=live }}</ref>
| country = India
| country = India
| language = [[Hindi]]
| language = Hindi
| budget = {{INR|8{{ndash}}9 crore|link=yes}}<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/studios-zoom-in-on-small-budget-films-for-profits-108091101028_1.html |title=Studios zoom in on small-budget films for profits |work=Business Standard |date=29 January 2013 |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref><!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.-->
| budget = {{INR|8{{ndash}}9 crore|link=yes}}<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/studios-zoom-in-on-small-budget-films-for-profits-108091101028_1.html |title=Studios zoom in on small-budget films for profits |work=Business Standard |date=29 January 2013 |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709192915/https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/studios-zoom-in-on-small-budget-films-for-profits-108091101028_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref><!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.-->
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR|36 crore|link=yes}}<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/rock-on/box-office/ |title=Rock On!! Box Office |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref><!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.-->
| gross = {{estimation}} {{INR|36 crore|link=yes}}<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/rock-on/box-office/ |title=Rock On!! Box Office |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref><!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.-->
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'''''Rock On!!''''' is a 2008 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Musical film|musical]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] written and directed by [[Abhishek Kapoor]], produced by [[Farhan Akhtar]], and with music by [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]. The film marks the successful Bollywood debut of Akhtar and [[Prachi Desai]]. Akhtar, [[Arjun Rampal]], [[Luke Kenny]], and [[Purab Kohli]] star as members of the [[Mumbai]]-based [[grunge]] rock band, "Magik" (formed in 1998) who reunite in 2008. The winner of seven [[Filmfare Award]]s, ''Rock On!!'' was critically acclaimed but had an average performance at the box office. Inspired by the critically acclaimed South Korean movie 'A Happy Life'. The film was archived at the [[Academy Film Archive]] library.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.screenindia.com/news/after-heroes-its-rock-on-to-make-it-to-the-oscar-library/390910/ |title=After Heroes, it's Rock On to make it to the Oscar Library |publisher=Screenindia.com |date=26 November 2008 |access-date=15 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081201075512/http://www.screenindia.com/news/after-heroes-its-rock-on-to-make-it-to-the-oscar-library/390910/ |archive-date=1 December 2008 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
'''''Rock On!!''''' is a 2008 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Musical film|musical]] [[Drama (film and television)|drama film]] written and directed by [[Abhishek Kapoor]], produced by [[Farhan Akhtar]], and with music by [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]. The film marks the successful Bollywood debut of Akhtar and [[Prachi Desai]]. Akhtar, [[Arjun Rampal]], [[Luke Kenny]], and [[Purab Kohli]] star as members of the [[Mumbai]]-based rock band, "Magik" (formed in 1998) who reunited in 2008. The winner of seven [[Filmfare Awards]] and two [[National Film Awards]], ''Rock On!!'' was critically acclaimed but had an average performance at the box office. The film was archived at the [[Academy Film Archive]] library.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.screenindia.com/news/after-heroes-its-rock-on-to-make-it-to-the-oscar-library/390910/ |title=After Heroes, it's Rock on to make it to the Oscar Library |publisher=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]] |date=26 November 2008 |access-date=15 June 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081201075512/http://www.screenindia.com/news/after-heroes-its-rock-on-to-make-it-to-the-oscar-library/390910/ |archive-date=1 December 2008 }}</ref>


The direct [[sequel]], ''[[Rock On!! 2]]'', was released eight years later in 2016, but to negative reviews.<ref name="HTR">{{cite web|url=http://m.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/rock-on-2-review-the-band-of-boys-weaves-its-magic-again/story-N3EqOjLQsW4xQBQAh6u8tI.html|title=Rock On 2 review: The band of boys weaves its magic again|author=Rohit Vats|work=[[The Hindustan Times]]|date=11 November 2016|access-date=11 November 2016}}</ref>
The direct [[sequel]], ''[[Rock On!! 2]]'', was released eight years later in 2016, but to negative reviews.<ref name="HTR">{{cite web|url=http://m.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/rock-on-2-review-the-band-of-boys-weaves-its-magic-again/story-N3EqOjLQsW4xQBQAh6u8tI.html|title=Rock on 2 review: The band of boys weaves its magic again|author=Rohit Vats|work=[[Hindustan Times]]|date=11 November 2016|access-date=11 November 2016|archive-date=12 July 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230712211318/https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/rock-on-2-review-the-band-of-boys-weaves-its-magic-again/story-N3EqOjLQsW4xQBQAh6u8tI.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
''Rock On!!'' begins in [[Mumbai]], with the [[rock music|rock]] [[rock band|band]] Magik, in 1998. The band are best friends and enjoy a carefree, freewheeling life together. Aditya Shroff ([[Farhan Akhtar]]) is the lead singer who rebelled against his well-to-do family to play music. Joseph (Joe) Mascarenhas ([[Arjun Rampal]]) is the lead guitarist who feels the necessity to prove his worth as a musician. Keyboardist Rob Nancy ([[Luke Kenny]]) and drummer Kedar Zaveri (a.k.a. KD/"Killer Drama" ([[Purab Kohli]]) comprise the remainder of the band. After a competition is announced by [[Channel V]], they decide to enter, as the winner will be offered an album contract and at least one music video.
''Rock On!!'' begins in [[Mumbai]], with the [[rock music|rock]] [[rock band|band]] Magik, in 1998. The band are best friends and enjoy a carefree, freewheeling life together. Aditya Shroff is the lead singer who rebelled against his well-to-do family to play music. Joseph (Joe) Mascarenhas is the lead guitarist who feels the necessity to prove his worth as a musician. Keyboardist Rob Nancy and drummer Kedar Zaveri a.k.a. KD/"Killer Drummer" comprise the remainder of the band. After a competition is announced by [[Channel V]], they decide to enter, as the winner will be offered an album contract and at least one music video.


Magik win the competition, but soon realise they will have to go through some sacrifices while signing the contract. Joe feels the most slighted when a song he wrote for his girlfriend, Debbie ([[Shahana Goswami]]), which was the only slow track on the entire album, is excluded from the track list to make space for a remix song. Debbie is also rejected as the band's stylist without even being called for any demonstration. Later, when filming the music video, the band are forced to wear clothes they do not like, and the cameramen focus only on Aditya. Joe becomes furious at Aditya and the director, hitting them both before leaving with Debbie. Aditya, who failed to notice that anything was amiss, is shocked and as the band loses their contract, he reacts by abandoning music as well his girlfriend Tania ([[Nicolette Bird]]). "Magik" thus disbands and its members become estranged.
Magik win the competition, but soon realise they will have to go through some sacrifices while signing the contract. Joe feels the most slighted when a song he wrote for his girlfriend, Debbie, which was the only slow track on the entire album, is excluded from the track list to make space for a remix song. Debbie is also rejected as the band's stylist without even being called for any demonstration. Later, when filming the music video, the band are forced to wear clothes they do not like, and the cameramen focus only on Aditya. Joe becomes furious at Aditya and the director, hitting them both before leaving with Debbie. Aditya, who failed to notice that anything was amiss, is shocked and as the band loses their contract, he reacts by abandoning music as well his girlfriend Tanya. "Magik" thus disbands, and its members become estranged.


Ten years later, Aditya is a wealthy, high-powered investment banker with a beautiful wife, Sakshi ([[Prachi Desai]]), and a luxury home, yet he is constantly unhappy. Hoping to relieve his habitual sullen mood, Sakshi decides to gift him a gold-chain wrist watch for his birthday. She meets her friend Devika ([[Koel Purie]]) at a jewellery shop, which by chance is owned by KD's father and where KD himself is working, albeit unenthusiastically. He overhears Sakshi talking about Aditya and introduces himself. Sakshi later conveys the meeting to Aditya who denies having ever known anyone called KD. Soon afterwards, while Aditya is away on a business trip, Sakshi finds a box containing old photos and videos of Magik. She takes them to show KD and asks him come to a birthday party she is planning for Aditya, and to invite the rest of the band.
Ten years later, Aditya is a wealthy, high-powered investment banker with a beautiful wife, Sakshi, and a luxury home, yet he is constantly unhappy. Hoping to relieve his habitual sullen mood, Sakshi decides to gift him a gold-chain wristwatch for his birthday. She meets her friend Devika at a jewellery shop, which by chance is owned by KD's father and where KD himself is working, albeit unenthusiastically. He overhears Sakshi talking about Aditya and introduces himself. Sakshi later conveys the meeting to Aditya who denies having ever known anyone called KD. Soon afterwards, while Aditya is away on a business trip, Sakshi finds a box containing old photos and videos of Magik. She takes them to show KD and asks him to come to a birthday party she is planning for Aditya, and to invite the rest of the band.


KD meets with Rob, who now makes a living composing [[jingle]]s for advertisements. Together, they invite Joe, who is now married to Debbie but lives largely unemployed, with an eight-year-old son. The family is supported by Debbie, who has a small fishing business but who also holds a grudge against the band for the way it affected Joe. Joe feels he should reconcile with his old friends, but Debbie sees this as his weakness. KD and Rob thus attend the party without Joe, and Aditya is shocked to see them. He later scolds Sakshi for trying to dig up his past, which he claims to have left behind. Sakshi is hurt, and she leaves him after informing him that she is pregnant. Devika persuades Aditya to face his past and meet with his ex-bandmates. KD, Joe, and Rob meet up and visit the place where they used to practice as a band. Aditya also arrives and reconciles with Joe and the rest. They start practicing regularly at Aditya's house. Learning about this, Sakshi, too, returns to Aditya.
KD meets with Rob, who now makes a living composing [[jingle]]s for advertisements. Together, they invite Joe, who is now married to Debbie but lives largely unemployed, with an eight-year-old son. The family is supported by Debbie, who has a small fishing business but who also holds a grudge against the band for the way it affected Joe. Joe feels he should reconcile with his old friends, but Debbie sees this as his weakness. KD and Rob thus attend the party without Joe, and Aditya is shocked to see them. He later scolds Sakshi for trying to dig up his past, which he claims to have left behind. Sakshi is hurt, and she leaves him after informing him that she is pregnant. Devika persuades Aditya to face his past and meet with his ex-bandmates. KD, Joe, and Rob meet up and visit the place where they used to practice as a band. Aditya also arrives and reconciles with Joe and the rest. They start practicing regularly at Aditya's house. Learning about this, Sakshi, too, returns to Aditya.


Channel V announces another contest, and at Rob's insistence, the band enters. Meanwhile, Debbie arranges a guitar-playing job for Joe on a cruise ship, which is due to set sail on the same day as the contest. It is later discovered that Rob is dying of a brain tumour and his last wish is to perform with Magik. The contest is aired on the radio, and while Joe is on his way to the airport, he hears Magik perform the song he wrote for Debbie ten years earlier, which they dedicate to him. This prompts him to join the band at the competition, where he and Aditya sing a duet in a triumphant performance.
Channel V announces another contest, and at Rob's insistence, the band enters. Meanwhile, Debbie arranges a guitar-playing job for Joe on a cruise ship, which is due to set sail on the same day as the contest. At a party, Aditya runs into Tanya, who is married to Magik's former rival. Aditya apologizes to Tanya for his actions, and she forgives him. It is later discovered that Rob is dying of a brain tumor and his last wish is to perform with Magik. The contest is aired on the radio, and while Joe is on his way to the airport, he hears Magik perform the song he wrote for Debbie ten years earlier, which they dedicate to him. This prompts him to join the band at the competition, where he and Aditya sing a duet in a triumphant performance.


The epilogue reveals that Rob died two months after that performance. Sakshi gives birth to a baby boy, whom they name "Rob" in memory of their friend. Devika is dating KD, who starts a record company with Joe. Debbie quits her job in the fishing business and becomes a successful stylist. The band members and their families meet every weekend to keep the band's "Magik" alive forever.
The epilogue reveals that Rob died two months after that performance. Sakshi gives birth to a baby boy, whom they name "Rob" in memory of their friend. Devika is dating KD, who starts a record company with Joe. Debbie quits her job in the fishing business and becomes a successful stylist. The band members and their families meet every weekend to keep the band's "Magik" alive forever.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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*[[Farhan Akhtar]] as Aditya Shroff (Adi)
* [[Arjun Rampal]] as Joseph Mascarenhas (Joe)
* [[Arjun Rampal]] as Joseph Mascarenhas (Joe)
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* [[Farhan Akhtar]] as Aditya Shroff (Adi)
* [[Purab Kohli]] as Kedar Zaveri / Killer Drummer "KD"
* [[Purab Kohli]] as Kedar Zaveri / Killer Drummer "KD"
* [[Luke Kenny]] as Rob Nancy
* [[Luke Kenny]] as Rob Nancy
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==Response==
==Response==
===Box office===
===Box office===
Despite critical acclaim, the film grossed only {{INR}}27.46 crore ($4.1 million) in India; [[Box Office India]] labeled it as an "average grosser".<ref name="Rock on box office">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=215 |title=Box Office 2008 |website=Boxofficeindia.com |access-date=15 June 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/actors-actresses/where-will-rock-on-2-stand-in-this-list-of-box-office-business-of-farhan-akhtars-films-till-date/|title=Where Will Rock On 2 Stand In This List Of Box Office Business Of Farhan Akhtar's Films Till Date|author=Koimoi.com Team|work=[[Koimoi.com]]|date=9 November 2016|access-date=9 November 2016}}</ref> It earned {{INRConvert|1.5|c}} on its opening day in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/rock-on-2-chaar-sahibzaade-rise-of-banda-singh-bahadur-box-office-predictions/|title=Rock On 2, Chaar Sahibzaade – Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur|author=Joginder Tuteja|work=[[Koimoi.com]]|date=10 November 2016|access-date=11 November 2016}}</ref>
Despite critical acclaim, the film grossed only {{INR}} 27.46 crore ($4.1 million) in India; [[Box Office India]] labeled it as an "average grosser".<ref name="Rock on box office">{{cite web |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=215 |title=Box Office 2008 |publisher=Box Office India |access-date=15 June 2011 |archive-date=14 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014132123/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=215&catName=MjAwOA%3D%3D |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/actors-actresses/where-will-rock-on-2-stand-in-this-list-of-box-office-business-of-farhan-akhtars-films-till-date/|title=Where Will Rock on 2 Stand in This List of Box Office Business of Farhan Akhtar's Films Till Date|author=Koimoi.com Team|work=Koimoi.com|date=9 November 2016|access-date=9 November 2016|archive-date=10 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161110043709/http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/actors-actresses/where-will-rock-on-2-stand-in-this-list-of-box-office-business-of-farhan-akhtars-films-till-date/|url-status=live}}</ref> It earned {{INRConvert|1.5|c}} on its opening day in India.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/rock-on-2-chaar-sahibzaade-rise-of-banda-singh-bahadur-box-office-predictions/|title=Rock on 2, Chaar Sahibzaade – Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur|author=Joginder Tuteja|work=Koimoi.com|date=10 November 2016|access-date=11 November 2016|archive-date=11 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161111163802/http://www.koimoi.com/box-office/rock-on-2-chaar-sahibzaade-rise-of-banda-singh-bahadur-box-office-predictions/|url-status=live}}</ref>


===Critical reception===
===Critical reception===
''Rock On'' was well received by a number of critics. [[Subhash K. Jha]] gave ''Rock On'' a rave review. He states: "Seldom has a film blended the music of life into the fabric of a film with such seamless expertise. ''Rock On!!'' is that rarity where every component character and episode falls into place with fluent virility."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2008/09/01/4242/index.html |title=Subhash K Jha speaks about ''Rock On!!'' |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=1 September 2008 |access-date=15 June 2011}}</ref> [[Nikhat Kazmi]] of the ''[[Times of India]]'' gave it four stars and argued, "if you really want to see how Bollywood has matured and come of age, then here's the perfect litmus test. For ''Rock On'' is a film that not only breaks new ground in terms of its subject matter – now when has desi movielore ever tackled something akin to Hollywood's ''[[That Thing You Do]]'' — it creates a whole new EQ (emotional quotient) for mainstream cinema."<ref>{{cite web|author=Nikhat Kazmi, 29 Aug 2008, 09.49pm IST |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Rock-On/movie-review/3423303.cms |title=Rock On!! review: Times of India |work=The Times of India|date=29 August 2008 |access-date=15 June 2011}}</ref> [[Khalid Mohamed]], of the ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave the film three and a half out of four stars and describes it as "hard candy." He also states that "the performances are of the highest order".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=NLetter&id=13330bee-ed38-419b-8136-94ec16c35149&Headline=Review+EMRock+OnEM |title=Rock On!! review |work=Hindustan Times |date=29 August 2008 |access-date=15 June 2011 }}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Manish Gajjar of the [[BBC]] gave ''Rock On!!'' four out of five stars and describes it as "an enthralling watch, with entertaining moments to make you smile. Predicted to be a cult movie for many years to come, it truly deserves the Bollywood awards this year! A must-see whether you are a rock fan or not!"<ref>{{cite web|author=<!--lead container name-->Rock OnReview by Manish Gajjar |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/content/articles/2008/09/05/bollywood_reviews_rock_on_feature.shtml |title=Rock On!! review |publisher=BBC |date=29 August 2008 |access-date=15 June 2011}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave ''Rock On!!'' four out of five stars and states: "Put your hands together for one of the finest films of our times. Put your hands together for a director who pulls off a challenging subject with élan. Put your hands together for the actors who pitch in superlative performances."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/13782/index.html |title=Rock On!! review |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=15 June 2011}}</ref> Kaveree Bamzai of ''[[India Today]]'' called ''Rock On'' "refreshing" and "surprisingly quiet and thoughtful."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&issueid=115&id=14584&Itemid=1&sectionid=27&secid= |title=Ear Candy—Rock On!! |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=5 September 2008 |access-date=15 June 2011}}</ref>
''Rock On'' was well received by a number of critics. [[Subhash K. Jha]] gave ''Rock On'' a rave review. He states: "Seldom has a film blended the music of life into the fabric of a film with such seamless expertise. ''Rock On!!'' is that rarity where every component character and episode falls into place with fluent virility."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2008/09/01/4242/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080902033542/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2008/09/01/4242/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 September 2008 |title=Subhash K Jha speaks about ''Rock On!!'' |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=1 September 2008 |access-date=15 June 2011}}</ref> [[Nikhat Kazmi]] of the ''[[Times of India]]'' gave it four stars and argued, "if you really want to see how Bollywood has matured and come of age, then here's the perfect litmus test. For ''Rock On'' is a film that not only breaks new ground in terms of its subject matter – now when has desi movielore ever tackled something akin to Hollywood's ''[[That Thing You Do]]'' – it creates a whole new EQ (emotional quotient) for mainstream cinema."<ref>{{cite web |author=Nikhat Kazmi |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Rock-On/movie-review/3423303.cms |title=Rock On!! review: Times of India |work=The Times of India |date=29 August 2008 |access-date=15 June 2011 |archive-date=24 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024092757/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Rock-On/movie-review/3423303.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Khalid Mohamed]], of the ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' gave the film three and a half out of four stars and describes it as "hard candy." He also states that "the performances are of the highest order".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=NLetter&id=13330bee-ed38-419b-8136-94ec16c35149&Headline=Review+EMRock+OnEM |title=Rock On!! review |work=The Hindustan Times |date=29 August 2008 |access-date=15 June 2011 }}{{dead link|date=August 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Manish Gajjar of the [[BBC]] gave ''Rock On!!'' four out of five stars and describes it as "an enthralling watch, with entertaining moments to make you smile. Predicted to be a cult movie for many years to come, it truly deserves the Bollywood awards this year! A must-see whether you are a rock fan or not!"<ref>{{cite web |author=<!--lead container name-->Rock OnReview by Manish Gajjar |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/content/articles/2008/09/05/bollywood_reviews_rock_on_feature.shtml |title=Rock On!! review |publisher=BBC |date=29 August 2008 |access-date=15 June 2011 |archive-date=13 February 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110213155553/http://www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire/content/articles/2008/09/05/bollywood_reviews_rock_on_feature.shtml |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of [[Bollywood Hungama]] gave ''Rock On!!'' four out of five stars and states: "Put your hands together for one of the finest films of our times. Put your hands together for a director who pulls off a challenging subject with élan. Put your hands together for the actors who pitch in superlative performances."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/13782/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080503211159/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/review/13782/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 May 2008 |title=Rock On!! review |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=15 June 2011}}</ref> Kaveree Bamzai of ''[[India Today]]'' called ''Rock On'' "refreshing" and "surprisingly quiet and thoughtful."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&issueid=115&id=14584&Itemid=1&sectionid=27&secid= |title=Ear Candy—Rock On!! |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=5 September 2008 |access-date=15 June 2011}}</ref>


Other critics gave the film mixed reviews. [[Rajeev Masand]] of [[CNN-IBN]] gave the film three out of five stars and states: "With ''Rock On'', director Abhishek Kapoor promises a true-blue band film, but ultimately delivers a masala Hindi film that just happens to be about a band [...] Yet, ''Rock On'' is rescued by some marvelous moments that stay with you until the end."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-verdict-rock-on-rocks--wanted-is-good-fun/72473-8-single.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090826161001/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-verdict-rock-on-rocks--wanted-is-good-fun/72473-8-single.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 August 2009 |title=Rock On!! review: CNN-IBN |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=15 June 2011}}</ref>
Other critics gave the film mixed reviews. [[Rajeev Masand]] of [[CNN-IBN]] gave the film three out of five stars and states: "With ''Rock On'', director Abhishek Kapoor promises a true-blue band film, but ultimately delivers a masala Hindi film that just happens to be about a band [...] Yet, ''Rock On'' is rescued by some marvelous moments that stay with you until the end."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-verdict-rock-on-rocks--wanted-is-good-fun/72473-8-single.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090826161001/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/masands-verdict-rock-on-rocks--wanted-is-good-fun/72473-8-single.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 August 2009 |title=Rock On!! review: CNN-IBN |publisher=Ibnlive.in.com |access-date=15 June 2011}}</ref>
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==Soundtrack==
==Soundtrack==
{{main|Rock On!! (soundtrack)}}
{{main|Rock On!! (soundtrack)}}
The original score and songs were composed by [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]. The songs' lyrics were written by [[Javed Akhtar]]. According to the Indian trade website [[Box Office India]], with around 12,00,000 units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's thirteenth highest-selling.<ref>{{cite web|title=Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units)|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100624132928/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-date=24 June 2010|website=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>
The original score and songs were composed by [[Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy]]. The songs' lyrics were written by [[Javed Akhtar]]. According to the Indian trade website [[Box Office India]], with around 12,00,000 units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's thirteenth highest-selling.<ref>{{cite web|title=Music Hits 2000–2009 (Figures in Units)|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100624132928/http://boxofficeindia.com/showProd.php?itemCat=286&catName=MjAwMC0yMDA5|archive-date=24 June 2010|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref>


== Accolades ==
== Accolades ==
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| {{sort|Desai|[[Prachi Desai]]}}
| {{sort|Desai|[[Prachi Desai]]}}
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |title=Bollywood actress Prachi Desai holds Best Actress award for her film 'Rock On' during a 'Dabur Vatika Anandalok Puraskar 2008' in Kolkata – Photogallery |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/bollywood/prachi-desai/awards-performances/articleshow/9321682.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bollywood actress Prachi Desai holds Best Actress award for her film 'Rock On' during a 'Dabur Vatika Anandalok Puraskar 2008' in Kolkata – Photogallery |url=http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/bollywood/prachi-desai/awards-performances/articleshow/9321682.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-date=6 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160206211230/http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/bollywood/prachi-desai/awards-performances/articleshow/9321682.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
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! scope="row" rowspan="16"| [[Filmfare Awards]]
! scope="row" rowspan="16"| [[Filmfare Awards]]
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| ''Rock On!!''
| ''Rock On!!''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="16"| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/nominations-for-54th-filmfare-awards-2009--news-bollywood-kkfsuoigahisi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617112808/https://www.sify.com/movies/nominations-for-54th-filmfare-awards-2009--news-bollywood-kkfsuoigahisi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 June 2021 |title=Nominations for 54th Filmfare Awards 2009 |website=[[Sify]] |date=16 February 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/film-fare/54th-filmfare-awards-announced-amidst-glitter-and-glamour_23617.html |title=54th Filmfare Awards announced amidst glitter and glamour |website=Zee News |date=19 February 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref><br /><ref>{{cite episode|title=54th Idea Filmfare Awards |series=Filmfare Awards |network=[[Sony Entertainment Television|SET]] |date=8 March 2009}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="16"|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/nominations-for-54th-filmfare-awards-2009--news-bollywood-kkfsuoigahisi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617112808/https://www.sify.com/movies/nominations-for-54th-filmfare-awards-2009--news-bollywood-kkfsuoigahisi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=17 June 2021 |title=Nominations for 54th Filmfare Awards 2009 |publisher=[[Sify]] |date=16 February 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/film-fare/54th-filmfare-awards-announced-amidst-glitter-and-glamour_23617.html |title=54th Filmfare Awards announced amidst glitter and glamour |publisher=Zee News |date=19 February 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184820/https://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/film-fare/54th-filmfare-awards-announced-amidst-glitter-and-glamour_23617.html |url-status=live }}</ref><br /><ref>{{cite episode|title=54th Idea Filmfare Awards |series=Filmfare Awards |network=[[Sony Entertainment Television|SET]] |date=8 March 2009}}</ref>
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| [[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
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| [[IIFA Award for Best Film|Best Film]]
| [[IIFA Award for Best Film|Best Film]]
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="11"| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/iifa-awards-destination-next/story-my9MBTA1cDtUsWc3RLq8yH.html |title=IIFA awards: Destination next |website=Hindustan Times |date=12 May 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/nominations-for-the-iifa-awards-2009/ |title=Nominations for the IIFA Awards 2009 |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=29 April 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/winners-of-the-iifa-awards-2009/ |title=Winners of the IIFA Awards 2009 |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=13 June 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="11"|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india/iifa-awards-destination-next/story-my9MBTA1cDtUsWc3RLq8yH.html |title=IIFA awards: Destination next |website=The Hindustan Times|date=12 May 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/nominations-for-the-iifa-awards-2009/ |title=Nominations for the IIFA Awards 2009 |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=29 April 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-date=11 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711070856/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/nominations-for-the-iifa-awards-2009/ |url-status=live }}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/winners-of-the-iifa-awards-2009/ |title=Winners of the IIFA Awards 2009 |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=13 June 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-date=11 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711065006/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/winners-of-the-iifa-awards-2009/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| [[IIFA Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| [[IIFA Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
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| {{sort|Cerejo|[[Dominique Cerejo]]}} for "Yeh Tumhari Meri Baatein"
| {{sort|Cerejo|[[Dominique Cerejo]]}} for "Yeh Tumhari Meri Baatein"
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Jodhaa-Akbar-rocks-music-awards/articleshow/4329081.cms |title=Jodhaa Akbar rocks music awards |website=The Times of India |date=29 March 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Jodhaa-Akbar-rocks-music-awards/articleshow/4329081.cms |title=Jodhaa Akbar rocks music awards |website=The Times of India |date=29 March 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref>
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! scope="row" rowspan="2"| [[National Film Awards]]
! scope="row" rowspan="2"| [[National Film Awards]]
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| Producer: {{sort|Farhan|[[Farhan Akhtar]]}}, {{sort|Sidhwani|[[Ritesh Sidhwani]]}}<br />Director: [[Abhishek Kapoor]]
| Producer: {{sort|Farhan|[[Farhan Akhtar]]}}, {{sort|Sidhwani|[[Ritesh Sidhwani]]}}<br />Director: [[Abhishek Kapoor]]
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"| <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://dff.nic.in/images/Documents/46_56thNfacatalogue%20-%20.pdf|title=56th National Film Awards 2008|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/images/Documents/46_56thNfacatalogue%20-%20.pdf|title=56th National Film Awards 2008|publisher=[[Directorate of Film Festivals]]|access-date=4 July 2021|archive-date=9 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209212537/https://dff.nic.in/images/Documents/46_56thNfacatalogue%20-%20.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
| [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor|Best Supporting Actor]]
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| ''Rock On!!''
| ''Rock On!!''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="11"| <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://apsaraawards.org/4th_apsara_awards_nominees.html |title=4TH APSARA PRODUCERS GUILD AWARDS NOMINEES |website=Apsara Awards |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.apsaraawards.org/4th_apsara_awards_winners.html |title=4TH APSARA PRODUCERS GUILD AWARDS WINNERS |website=Apsara Awards |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/nominations-of-4th-apsara-film-television-producers-guild-awards/ |title=Nominations of 4th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=23 November 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/winners-of-4th-apsara-film-television-producers-guild-awards/ |title=Winners of 4th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=5 December 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="11"|<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://apsaraawards.org/4th_apsara_awards_nominees.html |title=4TH APSARA PRODUCERS GUILD AWARDS NOMINEES |website=Apsara Awards |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-date=5 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305022328/http://apsaraawards.org/4th_apsara_awards_nominees.html |url-status=live }}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.apsaraawards.org/4th_apsara_awards_winners.html |title=4TH APSARA PRODUCERS GUILD AWARDS WINNERS |website=Apsara Awards |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-date=14 October 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014184854/http://apsaraawards.org/4th_apsara_awards_winners.html |url-status=live }}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/nominations-of-4th-apsara-film-television-producers-guild-awards/ |title=Nominations of 4th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=23 November 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-date=13 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180913044745/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/nominations-of-4th-apsara-film-television-producers-guild-awards/ |url-status=live }}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/winners-of-4th-apsara-film-television-producers-guild-awards/ |title=Winners of 4th Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=5 December 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref>
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| [[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| [[Producers Guild Film Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
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| ''Rock On!!''
| ''Rock On!!''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="13"| <ref>{{cite web|title=15th Star Screen Awards Nominations |url=http://screenindia.com/screenaward09/nomination.html |work=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]] |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20090121184925/http://screenindia.com/screenaward09/nomination.html |archive-date=21 January 2009}}</ref><br/><ref>{{cite web|title=Winners of 15th Annual Screen Awards |url=http://www.screenindia.com/screenaward09/winners_2009.html |work=Screen |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090116160743/http://www.screenindia.com/screenaward09/winners_2009.html |archive-date=16 January 2009}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/web/jodhaa-a-wednesday-sweep-star-screen-awards/ |title=Jodhaa,A Wednesday sweep 'Star Screen awards' |website=The Indian Express |date=15 January 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="13"|<ref>{{cite web|title=15th Star Screen Awards Nominations |url=http://screenindia.com/screenaward09/nomination.html |work=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]] |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20090121184925/http://screenindia.com/screenaward09/nomination.html |archive-date=21 January 2009}}</ref><br/><ref>{{cite web|title=Winners of 15th Annual Screen Awards |url=http://www.screenindia.com/screenaward09/winners_2009.html |work=Screen |access-date=4 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090116160743/http://www.screenindia.com/screenaward09/winners_2009.html |archive-date=16 January 2009}}</ref><br /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/web/jodhaa-a-wednesday-sweep-star-screen-awards/ |title=Jodhaa, A Wednesday sweep 'Star Screen awards' |website=The Indian Express |date=15 January 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021}}</ref>
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| [[Screen Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
| [[Screen Award for Best Director|Best Director]]
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| rowspan="2"| {{sort|Kapoor|[[Abhishek Kapoor]]}}
| rowspan="2"| {{sort|Kapoor|[[Abhishek Kapoor]]}}
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="9"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/02/10/4832/index.html |title=Nominations for Pan Bahar Max Stardust Awards 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021 |author=Bollywood Hungama News Network |date=10 February 2009 |work=Bollywood Hungama |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110921004531/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/02/10/4832/index.html |archive-date=21 September 2011 }}</ref><br /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/02/16/4855/index.html |title=Winners of Max Stardust Awards 2009 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=16 February 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110906061439/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/02/16/4855/index.html |archive-date=6 September 2011 }}</ref><br /><ref>{{cite episode|title=Stardust Awards 2009|series=Stardust Awards|network=SET MAX|date=28 February 2009}}</ref>
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="9"|<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/02/10/4832/index.html |title=Nominations for Pan Bahar Max Stardust Awards 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021 |author=Bollywood Hungama News Network |date=10 February 2009 |work=Bollywood Hungama |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110921004531/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/02/10/4832/index.html |archive-date=21 September 2011 }}</ref><br /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/02/16/4855/index.html |title=Winners of Max Stardust Awards 2009 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=16 February 2009 |access-date=4 July 2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110906061439/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/features/2009/02/16/4855/index.html |archive-date=6 September 2011 }}</ref><br /><ref>{{cite episode|title=Stardust Awards 2009|series=Stardust Awards|network=SET MAX|date=28 February 2009}}</ref>
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==Sequel==
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A sequel to the film, ''Rock On 2'', was released on 11 November 2016. Akhtar, Rampal, Kohli, Desai and Goswami reprise their roles from the first film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rock_on_2/|title=Rock On 2|website=Rotten Tomatoes|access-date=5 May 2017}}</ref>
A sequel to the film, ''Rock On 2'', was released on 11 November 2016. Akhtar, Rampal, Kohli, Desai and Goswami reprise their roles from the first film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/rock_on_2/|title=Rock On 2|publisher=Rotten Tomatoes|access-date=5 May 2017}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 22:01, 2 December 2024

This article is about the 2008 film. For the soundtrack album, see Rock On!! (soundtrack). For other uses, see Rock On.

Rock On!!
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAbhishek Kapoor
Written byFarhan Akhtar
(Dialogue)
Screenplay by
  • Pubali Chaudhari
  • Abhishek Kapoor
Story byAbhishek Kapoor
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyJason West
Edited byDeepa Bhatia
Music byShankar–Ehsaan–Loy
Production
company
Distributed byBIG Pictures
Release date
  • 29 August 2008 (2008-08-29)
Running time
145 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi
Budget₹8–9 crore[2]
Box officeest. ₹36 crore[3]

Rock On!! is a 2008 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film written and directed by Abhishek Kapoor, produced by Farhan Akhtar, and with music by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. The film marks the successful Bollywood debut of Akhtar and Prachi Desai. Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Luke Kenny, and Purab Kohli star as members of the Mumbai-based rock band, "Magik" (formed in 1998) who reunited in 2008. The winner of seven Filmfare Awards and two National Film Awards, Rock On!! was critically acclaimed but had an average performance at the box office. The film was archived at the Academy Film Archive library.[4]

The direct sequel, Rock On!! 2, was released eight years later in 2016, but to negative reviews.[5]

Plot

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Rock On!! begins in Mumbai, with the rock band Magik, in 1998. The band are best friends and enjoy a carefree, freewheeling life together. Aditya Shroff is the lead singer who rebelled against his well-to-do family to play music. Joseph (Joe) Mascarenhas is the lead guitarist who feels the necessity to prove his worth as a musician. Keyboardist Rob Nancy and drummer Kedar Zaveri a.k.a. KD/"Killer Drummer" comprise the remainder of the band. After a competition is announced by Channel V, they decide to enter, as the winner will be offered an album contract and at least one music video.

Magik win the competition, but soon realise they will have to go through some sacrifices while signing the contract. Joe feels the most slighted when a song he wrote for his girlfriend, Debbie, which was the only slow track on the entire album, is excluded from the track list to make space for a remix song. Debbie is also rejected as the band's stylist without even being called for any demonstration. Later, when filming the music video, the band are forced to wear clothes they do not like, and the cameramen focus only on Aditya. Joe becomes furious at Aditya and the director, hitting them both before leaving with Debbie. Aditya, who failed to notice that anything was amiss, is shocked and as the band loses their contract, he reacts by abandoning music as well his girlfriend Tanya. "Magik" thus disbands, and its members become estranged.

Ten years later, Aditya is a wealthy, high-powered investment banker with a beautiful wife, Sakshi, and a luxury home, yet he is constantly unhappy. Hoping to relieve his habitual sullen mood, Sakshi decides to gift him a gold-chain wristwatch for his birthday. She meets her friend Devika at a jewellery shop, which by chance is owned by KD's father and where KD himself is working, albeit unenthusiastically. He overhears Sakshi talking about Aditya and introduces himself. Sakshi later conveys the meeting to Aditya who denies having ever known anyone called KD. Soon afterwards, while Aditya is away on a business trip, Sakshi finds a box containing old photos and videos of Magik. She takes them to show KD and asks him to come to a birthday party she is planning for Aditya, and to invite the rest of the band.

KD meets with Rob, who now makes a living composing jingles for advertisements. Together, they invite Joe, who is now married to Debbie but lives largely unemployed, with an eight-year-old son. The family is supported by Debbie, who has a small fishing business but who also holds a grudge against the band for the way it affected Joe. Joe feels he should reconcile with his old friends, but Debbie sees this as his weakness. KD and Rob thus attend the party without Joe, and Aditya is shocked to see them. He later scolds Sakshi for trying to dig up his past, which he claims to have left behind. Sakshi is hurt, and she leaves him after informing him that she is pregnant. Devika persuades Aditya to face his past and meet with his ex-bandmates. KD, Joe, and Rob meet up and visit the place where they used to practice as a band. Aditya also arrives and reconciles with Joe and the rest. They start practicing regularly at Aditya's house. Learning about this, Sakshi, too, returns to Aditya.

Channel V announces another contest, and at Rob's insistence, the band enters. Meanwhile, Debbie arranges a guitar-playing job for Joe on a cruise ship, which is due to set sail on the same day as the contest. At a party, Aditya runs into Tanya, who is married to Magik's former rival. Aditya apologizes to Tanya for his actions, and she forgives him. It is later discovered that Rob is dying of a brain tumor and his last wish is to perform with Magik. The contest is aired on the radio, and while Joe is on his way to the airport, he hears Magik perform the song he wrote for Debbie ten years earlier, which they dedicate to him. This prompts him to join the band at the competition, where he and Aditya sing a duet in a triumphant performance.

The epilogue reveals that Rob died two months after that performance. Sakshi gives birth to a baby boy, whom they name "Rob" in memory of their friend. Devika is dating KD, who starts a record company with Joe. Debbie quits her job in the fishing business and becomes a successful stylist. The band members and their families meet every weekend to keep the band's "Magik" alive forever.

Cast

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Response

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Box office

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Despite critical acclaim, the film grossed only ₹ 27.46 crore ($4.1 million) in India; Box Office India labeled it as an "average grosser".[6][7] It earned ₹1.5 crore (US$180,000) on its opening day in India.[8]

Critical reception

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Rock On was well received by a number of critics. Subhash K. Jha gave Rock On a rave review. He states: "Seldom has a film blended the music of life into the fabric of a film with such seamless expertise. Rock On!! is that rarity where every component character and episode falls into place with fluent virility."[9] Nikhat Kazmi of the Times of India gave it four stars and argued, "if you really want to see how Bollywood has matured and come of age, then here's the perfect litmus test. For Rock On is a film that not only breaks new ground in terms of its subject matter – now when has desi movielore ever tackled something akin to Hollywood's That Thing You Do – it creates a whole new EQ (emotional quotient) for mainstream cinema."[10] Khalid Mohamed, of the Hindustan Times gave the film three and a half out of four stars and describes it as "hard candy." He also states that "the performances are of the highest order".[11] Manish Gajjar of the BBC gave Rock On!! four out of five stars and describes it as "an enthralling watch, with entertaining moments to make you smile. Predicted to be a cult movie for many years to come, it truly deserves the Bollywood awards this year! A must-see whether you are a rock fan or not!"[12] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave Rock On!! four out of five stars and states: "Put your hands together for one of the finest films of our times. Put your hands together for a director who pulls off a challenging subject with élan. Put your hands together for the actors who pitch in superlative performances."[13] Kaveree Bamzai of India Today called Rock On "refreshing" and "surprisingly quiet and thoughtful."[14]

Other critics gave the film mixed reviews. Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave the film three out of five stars and states: "With Rock On, director Abhishek Kapoor promises a true-blue band film, but ultimately delivers a masala Hindi film that just happens to be about a band [...] Yet, Rock On is rescued by some marvelous moments that stay with you until the end."[15]

Soundtrack

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Main article: Rock On!! (soundtrack)

The original score and songs were composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. The songs' lyrics were written by Javed Akhtar. According to the Indian trade website Box Office India, with around 12,00,000 units sold, this film's soundtrack album was the year's thirteenth highest-selling.[16]

Accolades

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Award[a] Date of ceremony[b] Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Anandalok Puraskar Awards 5 December 2009 Best Actress (Hindi) Prachi Desai Won [17]
Filmfare Awards 28 February 2009 Best Film Rock On!! Nominated [18]
[19]
[20]
Best Director Abhishek Kapoor Nominated
Best Story Won
Best Screenplay Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Arjun Rampal Won
Best Actress (Critics) Shahana Goswami Won
Best Supporting Actress Nominated
Best Male Debut Farhan Akhtar Won
Best Female Debut Prachi Desai Nominated
Special Award Purab Kohli Won
Best Music Director Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Nominated
Best Lyricist Javed Akhtar for "Socha Hai" Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer Farhan Akhtar for "Socha Hai" Nominated
Best Cinematography Jason West Won
Best Sound Design Baylon Fonseca Won
Best Scene of the Year Rock On!! Nominated
International Indian Film Academy Awards 11–13 June 2009 Best Film Nominated [21]
[22]
[23]
Best Director Abhishek Kapoor Nominated
Best Story Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Arjun Rampal Won
Best Supporting Actress Shahana Goswami Nominated
Best Male Debut Farhan Akhtar Won
Best Music Director Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Nominated
Best Lyricist Javed Akhtar for "Socha Hai" Nominated
Best Male Playback Singer Farhan Akhtar for "Socha Hai" Nominated
Best Cinematography Jason West Won
Best Sound Recording Baylon Fonseca Won
Mirchi Music Awards 28 March 2009 Upcoming Female Vocalist of The Year Dominique Cerejo for "Yeh Tumhari Meri Baatein" Won [24]
National Film Awards 20 March 2010 Best Feature Film in Hindi Producer: Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani
Director: Abhishek Kapoor 		Won [25]
Best Supporting Actor Arjun Rampal Won
Producers Guild Film Awards[c] 5 December 2009 Best Film Rock On!! Nominated [26]
[27]
[28]
[29]
Best Director Abhishek Kapoor Nominated
Best Story Nominated
Best Dialogues Farhan Akhtar Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Purab Kohli Nominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Shahana Goswami Nominated
Best Music Director Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer Dominique Cerejo for "Yeh Tumhari Meri Baatein" Nominated
Best Editing Deepa Bhatia Nominated
Best Sound Design Baylon Fonseca Won
Best Re-Recording Anup Dev Nominated
Screen Awards 14 January 2009 Best Film Rock On!! Nominated [30]
[31]
[32]
Best Director Abhishek Kapoor Nominated
Best Screenplay Abhishek Kapoor, Pubali Chaudhary Nominated
Best Cinematography Jason West Won
Best Supporting Actor Arjun Rampal Won
Best Supporting Actress Shahana Goswami Won
Best Male Debut Farhan Akhtar Won
Best Female Debut Prachi Desai Nominated
Best Music Director Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy Nominated
Best Background Music Nominated
Best Female Playback Singer Dominique Cerejo for "Yeh Tumhari Meri Baatein" Nominated
Best Editing Deepa Bhatia Won
Best Art Direction Shashank Tere Won
Stardust Awards 15 February 2009 Hottest New Director Abhishek Kapoor Nominated [33]
[34]
[35]
Best Debut Director (Critics) Won
Superstar of Tomorrow – Male Farhan Akhtar Won
Superstar of Tomorrow – Female Prachi Desai Nominated
Breakthrough Performance – Male Purab Kohli Nominated
Breakthrough Performance – Female Shahana Goswami Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Arjun Rampal Nominated
New Musical Sensation – Male Farhan Akhtar for "Tum Ho Toh" Nominated
New Musical Sensation – Female Dominique Cerejo for "Yeh Tumhari Meri Baatein" Nominated

Sequel

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Main article: Rock On 2

A sequel to the film, Rock On 2, was released on 11 November 2016. Akhtar, Rampal, Kohli, Desai and Goswami reprise their roles from the first film.[36]

Notes

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  1. ^ Awards, festivals and organizations are in alphabetical order.
  2. ^ Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
  3. ^ Previously known as Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Awards.

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