Live Your Dream|Aug. 29, 2008|India|144 Min.|n/A
Genre: Bollywood;Drama
Description: “Rock On!!” (2008) tells the story of the rock band Magik, based in Mumbai. Set in 1998, the band consists of close friends living a carefree life. Aditya Shroff, the lead singer, rebels against his affluent family to pursue music. Joseph Mascarhenas, the lead guitarist, strives to prove his talent. The band is completed by keyboardist Rob Nancy and drummer Kedar Zaveri, also known as “Killer Drummer.” When Channel V announces a competition with a music album and video contract as the prize, they decide to participate.
Magik wins the competition but soon faces sacrifices while signing the contract. Joe feels particularly hurt when a song he wrote for his girlfriend, Debbie, is removed to make space for a remix. Debbie is also rejected as the band’s stylist without a proper audition. During the music video shoot, the band is forced to wear uncomfortable outfits, and the camera focuses solely on Aditya. Angered, Joe confronts Aditya and the director, leading to a fight. Aditya, unaware of the brewing tension, is shocked. The band loses their contract, and Aditya abandons both music and his girlfriend, Tania. Magik disbands, and the members drift apart.
Ten years later, Aditya is a wealthy but unhappy investment banker with a luxurious life and a caring wife, Sakshi. Desperate to lift his spirits, Sakshi buys him a gold-chain wristwatch for his birthday. While shopping, she unknowingly meets KD, who works at his father’s jewelry store. Hearing Sakshi mention Aditya, KD introduces himself, reigniting the possibility of reconnecting their past.
Cast director: Abhishek Kapoor
Cast actor: Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli, Luke Kenny, Prachi Desai, Shahana Goswami, Koel Purie, Nicolette Bird, Monica Dogra, Dalip Tahil
Original name: Rock On!!