Kartik Aaryan’s list of upcoming films continues to grow with the signing of Aashiqui 3, the third film in the romantic franchise Aashiqui. Anurag Basu will direct the film, and Pritam will compose the music, it was announced on Monday, September 5. The leading lady has not yet been chosen.
Aashiqui was released in 1990, starring Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal. The Nadeem Shravan musical, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, featured chart-topping songs such as Nazar Ke Saamne, Bas Ek Sanam Chaahiye, Dheere Dheere, Jaane Jigar Jaaneman, and others.
After 23 years, a spiritual sequel, Aashiqui 2, starring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor, was released. The Mohit Suri-directed film was a box office success, and its memorable soundtrack included songs such as Tum Hi Ho, Sunn Raha Hai, Chahun Main Ya Naa, and others composed by Jeet Gannguli, Mithoon, and Ankit Tiwari.
T-Series and Vishesh Films, the production houses behind the previous two films, have now teamed up for the franchise’s third instalment. The release date of the film, as well as the leading lady, have yet to be announced by the producers.
Kartik Aaryan says it’s a ‘dream come true’ for him to lead the upcoming film as he told Variety, “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.”
Anurag Basu and Pritam, who are known for churning out lovely tunes in their past movies like Jagga Jasoos, Gangster, and Barfi! among others, are collaborating again for Aashiqui 3.