Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Imtiaz Ali Rejected Diana Penty for 'Rockstar' Role After Workshop
In the making of the movie 'Rockstar,' director Imtiaz Ali met with actress Diana Penty about a role.
She went to a workshop with him for a few weeks, but he ultimately didn't think she was quite right for the part at the time.
She had no acting training and was initially hesitant about acting.
He decided to cast Nargis Fakhri instead.
Years later, Penty worked with Ali on another film called 'Cocktail'.
Diana Penty was considered for the role of Heer in Imtiaz Ali's 'Rockstar'.
Penty attended a 3-week workshop for the film.
Imtiaz Ali ultimately rejected Penty, feeling she wasn't ready for the part.
Nargis Fakhri was cast in the role of Heer.
Penty later worked with Imtiaz Ali on the film 'Cocktail'.
- Who
- Diana Penty and Imtiaz Ali.
- What
- Diana Penty was considered, but not cast, in 'Rockstar'.
- When
- Prior to the filming of 'Rockstar', and years later when she was in the film 'Cocktail'.
- Where
- In a workshop setting in preparation for filming of 'Rockstar'.
- Why
- Imtiaz Ali felt Penty wasn't ready for the role.
- Film
- Rockstar
- Director
- Imtiaz Ali
- Rejected Actress
- Diana Penty
- Role Considered For
- Heer
- Workshop Length
- 3 weeks
- Casted Actress
- Nargis Fakhri