Shraddha Kapoor to play the female lead in Rock On 2

Shraddha Kapoor has been roped in to play the female lead in 'Rock On 2'. The film also stars Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal and Purab Kohli. 

Alia Bhatt was initially offered the role, but due to other project commitments she opted out. Shraddha Kapoor has now been finalised for the role.

Rock On 2, a sequel of the hit 2008 Indian rock musical film of the same name. The film was written and directed by Abhishek Kapoor.

The sequel will be helmed by debutant director Shujaat Saudagar and not Abhishek Kapoor who directed the original. The film will be produced by earlier producers Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani.

It's time for you to #RockOn2 welcome aboard! @ShraddhaKapoor

— Shujaat Saudagar (@ShujaatSaudagar) February 13, 2015