- By Sukanya Saha
- Fri, 08 Sep 2023 03:47 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Hits OTT: 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' has now arrived on an OTT platform, and as anticipated, it is not accessible to all subscribers. Much to the delight of fans, Amazon Prime Video has revealed that Karan Johar's blockbuster film is now available for rental on their streaming service. The movie stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles and falls squarely into the romantic comedy genre. 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' is an emotionally charged love story set in contemporary times, featuring a blend of comedy and contemplation on the sacrifices required to pursue love over long-standing family traditions.
The movie features a talented ensemble cast including Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Churni Ganguly, Aamir Bashir, Kshitee Jog, and Anjali Anand. Here is an interesting tidbit: An additional 10 minutes have been included in the film's original duration, extending it to a total of 2 hours and 58 minutes.
In addition to the captivating storyline, the music of 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' has also been showered with immense love by Alia and Ranveer's fans. Pritam and Amitabh Bhattacharya collaborated on the film's soundtrack. The music composer has previously described the album as a tribute to the music of Hindi films from the 1960s and 1970s.
It is worth noting that 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' is scheduled to be showcased at the Busan International Film Festival, approximately two months following its release in theatres. The movie has been chosen for the Open Cinema category.
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This movie represents Karan Johar's second collaboration with Jaya Bachchan and Alia Bhatt, following their previous work in 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham' and 'Student of the Year,' respectively. Although this is Karan Johar's first time directing Ranveer, it also signifies the actor's second film alongside Alia Bhatt, following their successful partnership in 'Gully Boy.'
About Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani:
The film was shot in various locations, including Mumbai, New Delhi, Russia, and Jammu and Kashmir. The storyline centres on Rocky (Ranveer Singh), a lively Punjabi, and Rani (Alia Bhatt), an intellectual Bengali journalist, who find themselves falling in love despite their differing personalities. Faced with resistance from their families, they choose to reside with each other's families for three months before getting married.