How Did Nargis Fakhri's Journey in Rockstar Transform Her Life?
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Key Takeaways
- Nargis Fakhri reflects on her transformative journey in Rockstar.
- The character Heer has had a lasting impact on her life.
- Imtiaz Ali hints at a potential sequel to Rockstar.
- The film was a significant box office success upon its release.
- Emotional growth through acting can shape an actor's identity.
Mumbai, Nov 11 (NationPress) Actress Nargis Fakhri has revealed her life-altering experience working on the 2011 film “Rockstar”.
In her recent post, she conveyed that her role as Heer significantly influenced her both personally and professionally. Nargis articulated that her character Heer resonated deeply with her own feelings, indicating that portraying Heer has profoundly shaped her identity and outlook. Even after 14 years, she senses parts of Heer within herself, emphasizing how the role has played a crucial role in her emotional development and continues to echo in her daily existence.
Alongside a behind-the-scenes video featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri stated, “Rockstar wasn’t merely a film — it was a transformative journey that altered my life entirely. Heer was crafted as a character, yet she pulsed with my heartbeat. On screen, I discover fragments of myself in her, and in reality, I still embody elements of her — Fourteen years later, I still sense her presence — in the pauses between music and memories, in the realms where love and sorrow converged.” #Rockstar #Heer #jordan #14YearsOfRockstar #love.
“Rockstar,” penned and directed by Imtiaz Ali, featured Ranbir Kapoor in the principal role. The film also showcased Aditi Rao Hydari, Piyush Mishra, Shernaz Patel, Kumud Mishra, Sanjana Sanghi, Aakash Dahiya, and Shammi Kapoor in supporting roles. It notably marked the posthumous appearance of Shammi Kapoor, following his passing on 14 August 2011.
“Rockstar” premiered in cinemas globally on 11 November 2011 and emerged as one of the year's most significant box office hits.
Earlier in March, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali hinted at the potential for a “Rockstar” sequel. During his guest appearance on Komal Nahta's podcast Game Changers, the director expressed his openness to the concept. He remarked, “Never say never. It's possible that an idea might come to me, and I feel that this story, as Rockstar Part 2 or a Rockstar thought, could be appealing. Sometimes, a wild notion about Rockstar might emerge.”