Tara Sutaria to star opposite Kartik Aaryan in Aashiqui 3? Anurag Basu clarifies

There have been speculations surrounding the casting of Tara Sutaria alongside Kartik Aaryan in the upcoming film Aashiqui 3. Read on to discover the statement made by director Anurag Basu addressing the rumours.

Hyderabad: The release of Aashiqui 2 in 2013, featuring Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor as the main characters, generated a huge sensation and became an iconic love story. Ever since then, fans have been eagerly awaiting the release of Aashiqui 3, the sequel to the film. Recently, rumours circulated that Tara Sutaria had been chosen to play the female lead opposite Kartik Aaryan in the upcoming film. However, Anurag Basu, the director of Aashiqui 3, has now clarified the matter and addressed these speculations.

In a statement to a newswire, Anurag Basu mentioned that the female lead for the film has not yet been finalized, and all the information out there is mere speculation. When specifically asked about Tara Sutaria being cast as the lead actor, the filmmaker revealed that no one has been confirmed yet. In the 2013 romantic film Aashiqui 2, Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor portrayed a captivating on-screen couple, garnering immense popularity.

During an interview with a webloid earlier, Aditya Roy Kapur reflected on his role as Rahul Jaykar in Aashiqui 2 and described it as a pivotal moment in his career. The actor shared that for him, Aashiqui 2 was the 'turning point' that altered the course of his career.

Recalling his first experience as the leading role in the film, he continued by saying that it was the first time he played the lead role, and it changed things for him. He further said that once the film performed well, he felt a sense of accomplishment and pride.