AR Rahman Recalls How Rishi Kapoor’s Disliking Of The ‘Rockstar’ Music Encouraged Him To Create ‘Nadaan Parinde’

Rockstar recently completed a decade and the team behind the massive project had a reunion via video call. AR Rahman, Ranbir Kapoor was joined by director Imtiaz Ali and lyricist Irshad Kamil to discuss the film’s soundtrack. The team opened up about some interesting facts about the film but a revelation about Rishi Kapoor playing a big role in creating the film’s music grabbed many eyeballs. Rahman even revealed because of the Bobby stars feedback ‘Nadaan Parinde’ was created.

The film follows the life of Jordan whose heartbreak helps him reach the goal but it also leads him to self-destruction. Other than Ranbir, the cast includes, Sanjana Sanghi, Nargis Fakhri, Kumud Mishra and Shammi Kapoor.

During the reunion, AR Rahman remembered the time when he was in Kashmir with Imtiaz Ali and Ranbir Kapoor for the shooting of Rockstar. The musician asked everyone about their views on the film’s music, although everyone was impressed, but the director told him that Rishi Kapoor isn’t happy about it. Interesting, Rahman wasn’t surprised by his comments and told, “I expected this, and I knew why also because everything was so complicated.” Later, Imtiaz said that the veteran star didn’t understand anything.