Is Farhan Akhtar talented or just lucky? I think he is both. He has set new standards as a director, his debut film Rock On was superhit and with Luck By Chance he has established himself as a mature actor in Hindi Film industry.

Zoya Akhtar has managed to get the emotional rollercoaster in the film right. The movie moves at a slow but natural pace and supporting actors have delivered some cool performances.

Rishi Kapoor is likeable in his avatar as a establish movie producer launching his failed actor brother Sanjay Kapoor as a director. I never liked SK as an actor but here he managed to deliver a good performance with his dialogue “Ham bhi actor the.” (very true for him).

At times Luck By Chance looked liked a Madhur Bhandarkar creation showing the bad reality of hindi cinema world. Music was put at the right places and went well with movie’s mood.

Did we see Aamir and Shahrukh in the same movie? Yes, that’s true. They didn’t share the screen but they were both part of the same movie. Hrithik, Dimple Kapadia, Juhy Chawal and Konkona Sen Sharma were good but Farhan and Rishi Kapoor stole the show.

Movie may not be a commercial super-hit or critic’s favorite either but it sure is entertaining and is definitely worth a watch.

Starring: Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli

Finally, pure untouched rock music seems to have arrived in Bollywood. The first ever music album of its kind, Rock On has all the ingredients required for a proper rock album and with the current scene in the film industry, these guys seem to have made a good job of it. Heavy distorted riffs, Metal tones, and trashy lyrics, the album has it all. Let’s hope that the listeners are awakened to a classic music genre which still eludes India.

Socha Hai, the first track itself starts with a melodious rock tune, drum snares and fills. Farhan Akhtar and gang have sung it will all the energy that is required to perform it.

Pichle Saat dino Mein is a slow rock piece which moves through various grooves. The bass lines behind the main music are noticeable and what again strikes out are the supposedly trashy lyrics which don’t mean a thing but complete the overall effect.

Rock on!! Is the title track and in fact, the best track in the album. It is unique, catchy and filled with leads, fills and guitar interlude along with fast drum beats.

Ye tumhari meri baatein and Phir Dekhiye are two soothing and different tracks.

Zehreelay and Sinbad the Sailor are also nice rock pieces.