Rock On!! 2(2016)
Rock On!! 2 is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language musical drama film directed by Shujaat Saudagar. The lead cast includes Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli, Prachi Desai, and Shraddha Kapoor. The story follows Aditya Shroff, a former rockstar living in self-imposed exile in Meghalaya after his band and marriage fell apart. He is drawn back into music by a young singer named Jiah, who needs his help to save her father's music school. The film explores themes of redemption, friendship, and the healing power of music. It received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its music and performances. The film was produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under the Excel Entertainment banner. It was released in theaters on November 11, 2016.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 11 November 2016
- Director
- Shujaat Saudagar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A broken musician named Aditya has given up on music and life. A young singer named Jiah finds him in Meghalaya and begs him to save her father's music school. He must reunite his old band and face the pain he left behind.
“The music never stopped. It just waited.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Rock On!! 2
Cast reunions in this film: Farhan Akhtar & Arjun Rampal (3 films together), Arjun Rampal & Shahana Goswami (3 films together), and Farhan Akhtar & Purab Kohli (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's soundtrack includes a song by the band Papon, who also made his acting debut in this movie.
- Rock On 2 was shot extensively in Meghalaya, showcasing the landscapes and culture of the Northeast.
- Farhan Akhtar and Arjun Rampal returned, but the original female leads, Prachi Desai and Shahana Goswami, did not.
- It was the first Hindi film sequel to be released eight years after the original, which is uncommon in Bollywood.
- The movie underperformed at the box office, earning much less than the popular first film.
- Director Shujaat Saudagar was primarily known for music videos before making his feature film debut with this sequel.
- A real-life music festival in Shillong, the 'Shillong Autumn Festival', inspired some scenes in the film.
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News & Stories
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