After twenty-two years of Aashiqui, the makers have announced the third part of the film. And this time the film has been starring Kartik Aaryan in the lead role. Also, the film Aashiqui 3 will be directed by Anurag Basu, known for acclaimed movies like Barfi, Ludo and Jagga Jasoos. After the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, the actor has been creating a lot of buzz among the fans.
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And now in this classic sequel, fans couldn’t stop themselves and showed their eagerness for its release. Recently, Kartik said that headlining a musical love story like Aashiqui 3 is a “dream come true” moment for him as he grew up being inspired by the original. In a statement, he revealed, “The timeless classic ‘Aashiqui’ is something I grew up watching and working on ‘Aashiqui 3’ is like a dream come true. I feel privileged yet grateful collaborating with Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt for this opportunity. I’ve been a big fan of Anurag Basu’s work and collaborating with him on this one will definitely shape me in many ways.”
He also shared a picture with Anurag Basu, Mukesh Bhatt, Pritam and Bhushan Kumar. To this, the Pyaar Ka Punchnama actor wrote, ‘Team A’.
Meanwhile, Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal starred in the 1990 original, which was produced by T-Series and Vishesh Films. Director Mahesh Bhatt was in charge of the acting. Aashiqui 2, a legitimate box office hit starring Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur and directed by Mohit Suri, brought the franchise back to life in 2013.
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Fans are now keeping a strict eye on more information regarding the film’s heroine and other details. It has been reported that other than Kartik Aaryan, the makers were planning to cast Sidharth Malhotra.