The Score Magazine February 2019 issue | Page 25

MUSKAN GOSWAMI 7 of the Best Movies Made on Musicians, Ever! Music is an inevitable part of our everyday routine. All of us are on a look out for the next good song. In a similar way, most of us instantly feel connected to a movie which is based on the life of a musician. Whether it’s a true story or a fictional one, a sneak peek into the life of a character that is a part of the music industry, seems fascinating. With this thought in our mind, we’ve shortlisted some of the best Bollywood movies which are based on musicians. Have a look: 1. Jhankaar Beats A musical comedy based on the lives of three friends who are found of music. Love, friendship and music have been perfectly portrayed in this movie by Sujoy Ghosh. Jhankaar Bears was actually a tribute to late music composer R.D. Burman. The movie stars Sanjay Suri, Juhi Chawla, Rahul Bose and Rinke Khanna in leading roles. movie was directed by Vijay Bhatt in 1952, and stars Bharat Bhusan and Meena Kumari. 5. Soundtrack This movie revolves around a deaf DJ who becomes a renowned music composer. The career of this composer undergoes many twists and turns. This film is directed by Neerav Ghosh, starring Rajeev Khandelwal and Soha Ali khan in the lead. 2. Abhimaan The movie is based on the life of a popular singer who insists his wife to enter the show business. This musical drama was directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee in 1973. Abhimaan is said to be a master piece especially in terms of its music which was composed by late S.D. Burman. The movie stars Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan. 3. Rock On!! Rock On is one of the finest Bollywood movies made on musicians. The film depicts the story of four friends, who reunite after a long period of time. After reuniting, the band creates amazing music together and revives their past memories. The movie was directed by Abhishek Kapoor, starring Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Purabh kohli, Prachi Desai and Luke Kenny in leading roles. 6. Morning Raga directed by Mahesh Dattani. This musical drama takes us through the life of a Carnatic music singer, Swarnalatha which is played by Shabana Azmi. Swarnalatha along with two youngsters creates a unique kind of music by mixing Carnatic and Western music. This movie was 7. Rockstar The movie is a musical romantic drama, directed by Imtiaz Ali which became a sensational hit at the box office. The protagonist of the movie, Janardhan Jakhar is a college-goer who wants to earn a name as a singer. Heartbreak and the journey to success of JJ will keep you glued till the very end. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri. 4. Baju Bawara A classical musical romantic drama based on the life of a young singer who sets out to avenge the death of his father. The movie is set in the time of Emperor Akbar the Great. This black and white The Score Magazine highonscore.com 23