Aashiqui 3: A new face to be paired opposite Kartik Aaryan in the film; confirms Mukesh Bhatt

Kartik Aaryan, director Anurag Basu, and producers Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt announced their film 'Aashiqui 3' in September of this year. 

While sharing this news, Kartik tweeted, “Ab Tere Bin Ji Lenge Hum. Zeher Zindagi Ka Pi Lenge Hum. #Aashiqui3. This one is going to be heart-wrenching!! My First with Basu Da".

There has been a lot of excitement surrounding this eagerly anticipated project ever since this announcement. and now there is a new update surrounding the film. As per the latest reports, producer Mukesh Bhatt has already begun the casting process for the third installment of the franchise, which will feature a new face besides Kartik.

Talking about this filmmaker Mukesh quoted to Pinkvilla,  

“We are still looking. I am going through a very extensive search. We want to introduce a new face for Aashiqui 3.” He further added that the shooting will begin next year. “We are getting our script ready."

Speaking about Aashiqui 3, Kartik Aaryan had previously said that working on 'Aashiqui 3' is like a dream come true. The timeless classic 'Aashiqui' is something he grew up watching and he is honoured and thankful to have the chance to work with Bhushan Kumar and Mukesh Bhatt on this project. 

He also mentioned that he always admired Anurag Basu's work, and working with him on this project will undoubtedly mould him in many ways.

Kartik Aaryan, meanwhile, has a compelling slate of movies coming up, including Hansal Mehta's Captain India, Satyaprem Ki Katha along with Kiara Advani, and Shehzada, directed by Rohit Dhawan and starring Kriti Sanon.