Shraddha reacts to Rock On 2’s failure, while Farhan sidesteps the question

Shraddha Kapoor’s rock musical drama film Rock On 2 failed to create any ‘Magik’ among the audience.

Shraddha Kapoor’s rock musical drama film Rock On 2 failed to create any ‘Magik’ among the audience.

Shraddha and Farhan in a still from Rock On 2.

“It’s sad the film has not done well. It feels bad because you spend so many days working for a film and a Friday decides its fate,” said Shraddha on the sidelines of Global Citizen Festival India.

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Her co-star Farhan Akhtar however, chose to sidestep the question.

When asked if he is disheartened with the response to Rock On 2, Farhan said, “We will talk about it some other time.”

“I wish people liked the film and it did better. The film has been receiving mixed responses and I still hope people go and watch it,” Shraddha added.

Talking about her next project, the 29-year-old actor said she is nervous to play the role of mafia don Dawood Ibrahim’s sister in Haseena.

“More than excited, I’m nervous to play Haseena’s role. It is going to be a difficult one as I have to portray the character from the age of 17 to 44. So, I hope I’m convincing in it,” she said.

When asked if she would be making use of prosthetics to look older, the Baaghi actor chose to remain tight lipped.

On a related note, the Aashiqui 2 star will next be seen opposite Aditya Roy Kapur in Ok Jaanu that hits theatres on January 13, 2017.

Rock On 2 had one of the worst openings of the year. It has so far made approximately Rs 10 crore at the box office.

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