Sushmita Sen will play the role of a rock-singer in Tanuja Chandra's next film, "Rocking".

According to Chandra, the film is an emotional love story, which will portray Sushmita in a role that she has never essayed before.

"The role has all the flamboyance and exuberance that is characteristic of Sushmita's persona but there is a lot of drama and intensity in it. It will give her a new high in acting," Chandra reveals. Chandra worked on the script especially with Sushmita in mind. "I met and gave her a one-line narration of the story before I signed up with the producers, B.A.G. Films. She showed a keen interest in the film from day one."

The film will be shot in a six-month spell from February 2006, with the climax to be shot in London. Music-director Anu Malik has recorded a unique score for the film to go with its musical content.

Meanwhile, Chandra denies that she has abandoned the idea of going ahead with "Runway", the project that she had earlier planned with Sushmita.