Actors Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra not yet cast in Aashiqui 3, says Mahesh Bhatt
While the buzz round the fans of Aashiqui series are rejoicing for the past few weeks about the development with Aashiqui 3, the producer-director Mahesh Bhatt gives a rather surprising and contradictory statement about the developments. Buzz was that Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra have been roped in to play the leads in third entry of the romantic musical franchise. Fans were ecstatic over the news. This came after the casting had gone through major changes already, with Hrithik Roshan opting out initially. Mahesh’s latest statment brings the casting scene back to square one.
While talking to a leading tabloid, Mahesh denied being done with the casting of the film. “We are nowhere close to seriously talking about it. Let’s see where we go. Whether Alia will star in it, or someone else will, is something we will answer later” he said. “If I don’t bring something new to Alia, then why should she do the film? I don’t use my children as my meal ticket. Also, I have an aversion to stars,” he further added.
This statement contradicts all the news around the casting that had been doing rounds over the time. The entire casting saga of Aashiqui 3 is becoming more and more confusing with every passing month. What in the world is happening with the casting of this film?
Back in May, while talking to a leading tabloid Sidharth had said, “Yes, Alia and I are doing Aashiqui 3. It’s a great space and I hope people like us.” Which contradicts with the news that Mahesh brings. In the same interview the actor also talked about wanting to train in singing, for the film.
Also in May, producer Mukesh Bhatt had also confirmed casting Alia and Sid, as reported by IANS. “Yes, it is true. We have signed Sidharth and Alia for the film. They completely fit the role. When we make films we look for the perfect casting. They both fit the bill,” Bhatt told a news portal.” he had said. Can we please oh please get a final take on everything?
Back in March, Alia Bhatt had denied reports claiming that she has been cast for third installment Aashiqui. There were rumours that the 23-year-old actress, who made her debut with Karan Johar’s Student of the Year, will finally work with his father Mahesh Bhatt’s banner in the third instalment of Aashiqui film series. “In my knowledge no Aashiqui 3 is happening right now. I am not offered anything like that,” Alia told reporters while promoting her film Kapoor & Sons at an event.
Aashiqui films are heavily dependant on music and songs. Alia Bhatt would have been a perfect choice for the role of a singer as she herself has a melodious voice. She has sung songs for her films – Sooha Sooha for Highway and Main Tenu Samjhawan for Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.
Aashiqui released in 1990 and starred Anu Aggarwal and Rahul Roy in lead roles. Aashiqui 2 starred Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor and released in 2013.
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