Post the energetic number 'Chitta ve', actress Alia Bhatt will be launching the second song from her forthcoming film 'Udta Punjab' at an event in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Her co-star Diljit Dosanjh will be joining in via video conference.

Alia will release the song titled "Ikk kudi" from the film, which brings a dark story of prevalent drug menace in Punjab. And Punjabi actor-singer Diljit will be joining the actress via video conference from Chandigarh, read a statement.

Shahid Kapoor is seen essaying the character of a high-on-drugs, long-haired rockstar Tommy Singh, who sings with glee and abuses with impunity. And Alia essays the role of a migrant Bihari labourer, Kareena Kapoor Khan is a doctor who is determined to fight the illegal transportation of drugs, and Diljit portrays a police officer.


The song which is a soulful melody explains Alia's character's journey in the film, directed by Abhishek Chaubey.

Chaubey said: "With Alia in a never seen before avatar and Diljit's voice, 'Ikk kudi' is surely going to touch the right chords. I am really looking forward for its launch."

Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Phantom Productions, "Udta Punjab" is set to release on June 17.