Kartik Aaryan joins forces with Anurag Basu for ‘Aashiqui 3’ – Times of India

Kartik Aaryan has signed up for the most heart-wrenching Bollywood sequel ‘Aashiqui 3’! Since a long time several Bollywood biggies have been associated with this much awaited film but seems like hitmaker Kartik has finally bagged the role. The third instalment will be helmed by Anurag Basu, while the makers are yet to reveal details about the film’s leading lady. Kartik made the big announcement with a social media post that read, “This one is going to be Heart-wrenching !! My First with Basu Da.”

“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,” Kartik was quoted by Variety.

Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal starrer ‘Aashiqui’ released in 1990 and was helmed by Mahesh Bhatt. The film was a huge success and its songs continue to rule hearts. In 2013, the franchise was followed up with Mohit Suri helmed ‘Aashiqui 2’ starring Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur. This too was a huge hit at the box office. Previously there was buzz that Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt may step in for the third part but the film never went on floors. The makers of ‘Aashiqui 3’ have roped in Pritam to weave magic with the film’s iconic music. Kartik Aaryan recently started shooting for another romantic outing, ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’, co-starring Kiara Advani. He also has ‘Shehzada’, ‘Freddy’ and ‘Captain India’ in the pipeline.