AR Rahman's next 'Rock Star' - 'Highway'

AR Rahman's next 'Rock Star' - 'Highway'
Oscar winner A R rahman and director Imtiaz Ali are joining hands after along time in “Highway”. The 41-year old director who made his debut in “Socha Na Tha” is on “Highway” which is being presented by Sajid Nadiadwala.

The cast include Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda and shooting is in progress is real locations in different parts of North India. "There's a story in your heart for years, a world you can't wait to get into - that's Highway," said Imtiaz. "The grace flowed in as soon as I decided to go on this journey - Rahman sir agreed to join. I feel this movie needs him more than ever before. Then we got the ideal cast - Alia and Randeep, and the ideal crew."

Rahman echoes his director's feeling. "It's a highway journey this time; with the same good company of Imtiaz and lyricist Irshad Kamil," remarked the double Oscar winner. For Sajid Nadiadwala, it was an association he had to be part of. He said, "Highway will again be an all-new musical experience for fans of A.R. Rahman and who other than Imtiaz Ali to bring them to life on screen. I am delighted to present the film."

Resul Pookutty is taking care of the sound while Anil Mehta shall look into cinematography. Apt to the title, shooting has been started on roads. "The journey we have undertaken is emotionally charged and physically strenuous.

The story grips me completely. Alia is responding beautifully, Randeep is a fantastic actor. I am very excited about the locations we are shooting in. It's very comforting that Sajid Nadiadwala is standing behind us." says Imtiaz.

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