Aashiqui 3: Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan will star in Anurag Basu’s third installment of the ‘Aashiqui’ franchise. “The timeless classic ‘Aashiqui’ is something I grew up watching, and working on ‘Aashiqui 3’ is like a dream come true,” Kartik said. I feel privileged and grateful to have worked with Bhushan Sir and Mukesh Sir on this project. I’ve always admired Anurag Sir’s work, and working with him on this project has definitely shaped me in many ways.”
The actor also made the announcement via his verified Instagram account. It was a reel with a popular song by Aashiqui. “Ab Tere Bin Ji Lenge Hum.. Zeher Zindagi Ka Pi Lenge Hum..” This is going to be wrenching !! My First with Basu Da,” the actor captioned the post.
Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal starred in ‘Aashiqui’ in 1990. It told the story of an aspiring singer who unexpectedly meets a beautiful woman in a police station.
When its sequel, ‘Aashiqui 2’, starring Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor, was released in 2013, it was dubbed a blockbuster.
Mukesh Bhatt and Bhushan Kumar co-produce the musical. Pritam will compose the music. The team began the collaboration on a positive and spiritual note by seeking Lord Ganesha’s blessings during the festival.
Producer Mukesh Bhatt said: “Evening of 16th August 1990, a day before Aashiqui’s release, Gulshanji and me were very nervous, the next day records were broken and history was created. Today with Bhushan, Pritam, Anurag and the hearthrob of the nation Kartik, I assure everyone that ‘Aashiqui 3’ will celebrate love like never before.”
Bhushan Kumar added: “The movies whose storyline and music etched our hearts, its time to relive it again! We are ecstatic to announce ‘Aashiqui’ 3 in collaboration with Mukesh Ji, directed by my all time favourite Dada Anurag Basu. The film is sure to have a fresh side to it while retaining the true essence! We couldn’t have found an actor better than Kartik, a true rockstar in all sense after the massive hits he has delivered; he truly fits to a T!”
Director Anurag Basu is glad to be directing ‘Aashiqui 3’.
“‘Aashiqui’ and ‘Aashiqui 2’ were emotions for the fans that has remained in hearts till date, the aim is to carry the legacy ahead in the best possible way. It’d be my first venture with Kartik Aaryan, who is known for his hardwork, dedication, grit and determination towards his work and I’m truly looking forward to this one.”
Music Composer Pritam said that the ‘Aashiqui’ franchise is known for its absolutely great music.
“I am really glad to be part of this amazing franchise and will try to take it to it’s next level.”
Source:ITv