Director Abhishek Kapoor's Rock On sequel in controversy over credits

The sequel of Farhan Akhtar's 2008 hit Rock On is in the middle of a credit dispute. Writer Pubali Chaudhuri claims that she has written the script while director Abhishek Kapoor says she only helped. The Film Writers Association is investigating the matter.

The script of a long-awaited sequel to a 2008 film Rock On starring Farhan Akhtar has managed to generate controversy, with one of the writers allegedly denying the other credit.

A source from The Film Writers Association says, "Pubali Chaudhuri registered the script of the sequel and claims that it is her sole creation."

However, this has irked Abhishek Kapoor — also the director of the 2008 film — and he has filed a complaint with the association. The source explains, "Abhishek is not denying Pubali’s contribution, but he says the story was conceived and written by him. She further shaped it into a script. So, they should get equal credit. The association is checking their records and all evidence before they take a decision."

While Abhishek remained unavailable for a comment, Pubali confirmed the news, saying, "There is a dispute. I can’t speak about it in public as the case is still ongoing in the association."