The Story:

Ranbir Kapoor plays the role of Harpreet Singh Bedi, a salesman who just graduated from university with not too impressive grades. This does not put a damper on Harpreet's mentality as he is still up for challenges and ready to kick off a successful career.

In school Harpreet had heard that sales was a cool professional field and a market for those who are smart, but did not get into business, engineering, or medical programs. This was enough to sell the job to Harpreet and he decides to become a salesman. The job was all he hoped it would be. From the slick sense of style to the ability to talk your way through any situation, being a salesman was a dream. Unfortunately, nothing is as it seems and Harpreet soon becomes unhappy with the way his advisors and bosses go about their business.

Through all the twists and turns in his career and personal life, somehow Harpreet gets himself a soaring career. For this role Ranbir Kapoor has grown a beard and wears a turban, truly embracing the Sikh culture he is trying to portray.

The Cast:

Ranbir Kapoor as Harpreet Singh Bedi, the ambitious salesman
Mukesh Bhatt as the chai-wala (the one who provides tea) with some impressive skills repairing computers
D. Santosh as the maintenance guy
Prem Chopra
Shazahn Padamsee

The Crew:

Producer: Aditya Chopra
Director: Shimit Amin
Lyricist: Jaldeep Sahni
Music Director: Salim-Sulaiman
Cinematography: Vikash Nowlakha Anshum
Story: Jaldeep Sahni

What Worked:

Despite the controversy that had surrounded Ranbir Kapoor and his new look, the authentic wardrobe  helped him bring this character to life. Ranbir has grown up and does an impressive job in this movie as Harpreet. Also the simple story and its moving message, to live simply and question authority, are portrayed greatly through the story.

What Didn't:

The movie seems long. Less scenes or fewer monologues would have made the movie better.

The Soundtrack:

The soundtrack is nothing special for "Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year." The songs have some fun lyrics, but no great, chart topping tracks.

Slated or Rated:

"Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year" is a funny movie with some great one-liners. Ranbir Kapoor does a great job and therefore we recommend this movie. Nothing too emotionally draining and not the longest drag ever, this movie is worth catching.

Rating:

3/5 stars