MUMBAI: Sony music has acquired the music distribution rights of Karan Johar’s ‘Student of the Year’.

"My association with Sony music dates back 14 years, the best music of Dharma Productions has been beautifully nurtured by the team at Sony music. I am proud to associate yet again with them on ‘Student of the Year’," Johar said in a press statement.

Marketing director, Sony music India, Sanujeet Bhujabal said, "It’s been over a decade since our maiden venture ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ and we are delighted to be associated with them once again, with the hugely anticipated movie ‘Student of the Year’."

The romantic comedy will see new-comers Varun Dhawan, Alia Bhatt and Siddharth Malhotra. Music has been composed by duo Vishal and Shekhar. The film is slated for October 19 release.