T Series Called Off Aashiqui 3. There has been much anticipation about the third installment of blockbuster musical 'Aashiqui' franchise. There were news that Karthik Aaryan is playing the lead role while 'Animal' fame Tripti Dimri is playing as female lead in the film. However, T-Series has put all rumours to rest after it issued a statement and clarified that it is not involved in the production of Kartik Aaryan's film Aashiqui 3.
Taking to its X (formerly Twitter) account, T-Series said that it is not "presently involved in the development or production of Aashiqui 3". The statement read, “If and when Aashiqui 3 is initiated, T-Series and Vishesh Films/Mukesh Bhatt being joint owners in the franchise, shall produce it jointly only. We categorically deny any ongoing rumours suggesting that Aashiqui 3 is being produced under a different title by T-Series. Our proposed film to be directed by Anurag Basu is neither Aashiqui 3 nor part of the Aashiqui franchise."
In 2022, Kartik had shared the motion poster of Aashiqui 3 on Instagram. He had written, “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 (Anurag Basu).” Both Karthik and Anurag expressed their excitement towards working for Aashiqui 3.
Aashiqui (1990), backed by T-Series and Vishesh Films, was helmed by Mahesh Bhatt. Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal played the lead roles. The franchise was revived in 2013 with Aashiqui 2. Directed by Mohit Suri, the film featured Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapur. It was also a box office success.