Musical drama Sparkle, which features singer Whitney Houston in her last movie role, is all set to release in India on December 7.

Sony Pictures India released the first trailer of the movie, a remake of the 1976 original film of the same name.

The film stars Houston, who passed away last month at the age of 48, as the mother of three girls who form a singing group and struggles with fame and drug addiction.

The film has been directed by Salim Akil and stars American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, Whitney Houston, Derek Luke, Mike Epps, Carmen Ejogo, Tika Sumpter, Omari Hardwick, CeeLo Green.

Musical prodigy, Sparkle (Jordin Sparks) struggles to become a star while overcoming issues that are tearing her family apart.

From an affluent Detroit area and daughter to a single mother (Whitney Houston), she tries to balance a new romance with music manager, Stix (Derek Luke) while dealing with the unexpected challenges her new life will bring as she and her two sisters (Carmen Ejogo and Tika Sumpter) strive to become a dynamic singing group during the Motown-era.