Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar's next film 'Rock On' has gone on floors from 7th January 2008. The entire schedule is being filmed in Mumbai. 'Rock On' marks the debut of Farhan Akhtar as an actor in the film as well Prachi Desai, who was so far the dearest Bahu on mini screen.
Prachi Desai has got a totally new look for the film which is very different from her original look on TV. Adhuna Akhtar has worked on her hair, Niharika Khan on her costumes and her make up was done by Shabana.
The film revolves around 4 young boys who put together the greatest band this country has ever seen but never make it. Ten years hence fate conspires to bring them together again and set them on a journey back to where they left off. A soul-searching pilgrimage into their past, is what 'Rock On' is all about.
Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the banner of Excel Entertainment the film is being directed by Abhishek Kapoor. 'Rock on' also stars Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Prachi Desai, Purab Kohli, Sahana Goswami and Luke Kenny.
Other credits include music by Shankar, Eshaan & Loy with lyrics by Javed Akhtar and cinematography by Jason West. The film is scheduled to release in the 3rd quarter of 2008