Sonakshi Sinha debuts as singer

Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who judged the second season of singing reality show "Indian Idol Junior", has made her debut into singing with a new single titled "Ishqoholic", which she has already recorded.

The youth-friendly and hip-hop number is composed by Meet Bros, and Kumaar has written the lyrics, read a statement.

T-Series head Bhushan Kumar, who is glad to be the one to make Sonakshi's debut in the singing industry, said: "Sonakshi has a beautiful voice and the song has turned out to be very likeable and easy to hum. I am so glad we got a chance to work on something which binds the world together - music."

In the song, the "Dabangg" actress will also be heard rapping a few lines.

"'Ishqoholic' will make her fans see the unseen unheard side of her and cherry on the top is they will hear her rap too. The song will welcome Sonakshi to the music world easily," Kumar added.

"The video for the song will be shot later this month, by Gifty whom I have worked with on the 'Desi Kalakaar' number along with Yo Yo Honey Singh," Sonakshi said.

On the silver screen, Sonakshi will next be seen in the upcoming thriller "Akira", a directed by A.R. Murugadoss and "Force 2", which is directed by Abhinay Deo.