How Farhan Akhtar made 'Magik' with Rock On 14 years ago. On Monday Masala

Farhan Akhtar's Rock On was released 14 years ago, in 2008. 14 years later, we still cannot stop humming the songs and praising the cast for their mind-blowing performances. In this week's Monday Masala, we explore Rock On and it's Magik.

Toofaan, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara...and the list continues. Farhan Akhtar, as an actor, has always left us impressed with his impeccable acting skills. Be it his comic timing in Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara or his infectious energy in Toofaan, Farhan is one of the best Bollywood has to offer. While his acting prowess has always been on display in various films, we were introduced to Farhan, the singer, in Rock On!!

14 years ago, today, we witnessed the musical extravaganza that was Rock On!! Starring Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Prachi Desai, Purab Kohli, Luke Kenny and Shahana Goswami in lead roles, Rock On!! was released on August 29, 2008. Inspired by the South Korean movie A Happy Life, Rock On!! marked Farhan and Prachi's Bollywood debut, introducing us to brand new faces and to the magical voice of Farhan.

As Rock On!! completes 14 years at the box office, we look back upon the classic film and its long-lasting impact on Bollywood in this week's Monday Masala.

Farhan Akhtar made his solo acting and solo singing debut with Rock On!! The film also marked director Abhishek Kapoor's debut. It was a film led by debut artists, yet it managed to leave a long-lasting impact. The film used music as a ray of hope and gave us one of our go-to inspiring stories.

Farhan played the role of Aditya Shroff, who is the lead singer of a Mumbai-based rock band, Magik. His life takes a drastic turn when he has a fallout with one of his bandmates and chooses to become a corporate slave rather than pursue music. Yet, he is an artist trapped in a 9-6 job, and Farhan captures the woes perfectly.