The closer Jordan gets to Heer, the more her health declines due to a bone marrow disease. Ultimately, the very thing that makes him a "Rockstar"—his deep, agonizing connection to Heer—is what leads to her death. Real-Life Inspiration While the movie is fictional, director Imtiaz Ali
(played by Ranbir Kapoor), a simple college student in Delhi who is told by his mentor, Khatana Bhai, that he cannot become a great artist because he has never experienced real pain. The Pursuit of Heartbreak:
drew inspiration from a real-life friend in Pitampura, West Delhi, whose raw and unrefined personality helped shape the character of Janardhan. Where to Watch Officially