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Rock On 2 (2016): Cast & Plot

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Rock On 2 is a 2016 music drama directed by Shujaat Saudagar, starring Purab Kohli as Kedar Zaveri / KD, Arjun Rampal and Farhan Akhtar. It runs 2 hours 23 minutes.

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Rock On 2 (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 23m (143 min)
Director
Shujaat Saudagar
Genres
Drama , Music
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
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The story

What Is Rock On 2 About?

The premise of Rock On 2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This musical drama serves as a sequel to the popular 2008 film ‘Rock On’, continuing the story of four friends bound by their love for music. The film explores the challenges and conflicts arising in the North Eastern states of India, portraying a backdrop of regional tensions and personal struggles as the band navigates new creative and emotional landscapes.

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Cast & crew

Rock On 2 Cast & Characters

Purab Kohli leads the cast as Kedar Zaveri / KD, with Arjun Rampal as Joseph Mascarenhas (Joe) and Farhan Akhtar as Aditya Shroff. Directed by Shujaat Saudagar; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Shujaat Saudagar

One more film directed by Shujaat Saudagar: The Underbug.

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Plot

Rock On 2 Plot Summary

What happens in Rock On 2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Eight years after Magik won a comeback Channel V contest in memory of their late member Rob Nancy, the band is reintroduced to the audience through Kedar “KD” Zaveri, [Purab Kohli], the band’s lead drummer, whose narration threads the story. The group’s guitarist, Joseph Mascarenhas, known as Joe, [Arjun Rampal], has found solid financial success as a judge on a popular reality show and now acts as a working partner with KD at Club Bar & Blues. KD explains that five years ago Aditya Shroff, Magik’s lead singer, left the city following a painful episode and has since been living in a small town in Meghalaya, quietly trying to move on.

Full summary

The whole story of Rock On 2, scene by scene

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Videos

Rock On 2 Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

Rock On 2 Official Trailer | Farhan Akhtar, Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Prachi Desai
  • Teaser Rock On 2 Official Teaser with Subtitle | Farhan Akhtar, Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Rampal, Prachi Desai
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Rock On 2?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the lead drummer of the band Magik?

Details

Rock On 2 Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “摇滚起来2” and “Viva el Rock 2”.

Also known as
  • 摇滚起来2
  • Viva el Rock 2

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FAQ

Rock On 2 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Rock On 2, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rock On 2?

Rock On 2 runs 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

When was Rock On 2 released?

Rock On 2 was released on November 11, 2016.

Who directed Rock On 2?

Rock On 2 was directed by Shujaat Saudagar.

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Who is in the cast of Rock On 2?

Rock On 2 stars Purab Kohli as Kedar Zaveri / KD, Arjun Rampal as Joseph Mascarenhas (Joe) and Farhan Akhtar as Aditya Shroff, among 9 credited actors.

Does Rock On 2 have a post-credit scene?

No. Rock On 2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Rock On 2 in?

The original language of Rock On 2 is Hindi.

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