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By Sakhi Thirani
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Bollywood romantic comedy-drama touches on adult themes.
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Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
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What's the Story?
In ROCKY AUR RANI KII PREM KAHAANI, Rani (Alia Bhatt), a successful and self-reliant journalist, falls for the flamboyant Rocky (Ranveer Singh). But Rani and Rocky come from very different family backgrounds. Can they overcome their social and cultural differences and be with one another?
Is It Any Good?
This Bollywood romantic comedy-drama initiates serious conversations by poking at themes such as patriarchy, misogyny, and body-shaming. Directed by Karan Johar, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani stands out as one of the director's most transgressive films, challenging ideas that dominate Indian society. Yet despite these heavy themes, and a runtime of nearly three hours, the film delivers a fun, flamboyant, and funny romance between its two leads Bhatt and Singh, with some feet-tapping Bollywood bangers to boot.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani's messages of courage, empathy, and communication. Why are these such important character strengths to have?
Various characters are trapped under social obligations based on stereotypes of gender and patriarchal codes. Talk about how they deal with and overcome them.
How did the film deal with body-shaming through the character of Gayatri? What is body image?
Movie Details
- In theaters : July 28, 2023
- On DVD or streaming : September 22, 2023
- Cast : Alia Bhatt , Ranveer Singh , Dharmendra
- Director : Karan Johar
- Inclusion Information : Indian/South Asian Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Actor(s) , Indian/South Asian Movie Writer(s) , Female Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Phars Film
- Genre : Romance
- Topics : Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Empathy
- Run time : 168 minutes
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- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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