Kartik Aaryan is all set to star in Anurag Basu's Aashiqui 3

Kartik Aaryan will be lead in Mukesh Bhatt and Bhushan Kumar's "Aashiqui 3", this musical franchise started by Mr. Gulshan Kumar will have Anurag Basu's direction, and Pritam's music.

T-Series and Vishesh Films had their first partnership with the 1990 film Aashiqui, and now after 32 years, producer Mukesh Bhatt and producer Bhushan Kumar are coming together again for Aashiqui 3.

Anurag Basu will direct this and Pritam will compose the music of the film. Let us tell you that actor Kartik Aryan will be seen in the lead role in this film. On this auspicious occasion of Ganesh Mahotsav and with his blessings, the team has made a grand start to this collaboration.

The franchise of Aashiqui revolves around love, romance and relationships and has maintained its place in everyone's hearts till date, once again it is all set to rule with the magic of love story and music! Known to be the heartbeat of millions, Kartik Aaryan will be seen in the lead in this third installment of Hindi cinema's most popular franchise.

It is a timeless classic loved by the youth of this country. While the story is the heart of the prequel and the music is the soul which will be carried forward by the phenomenal music director Pritam.

Producer Mukesh Bhatt said, "The evening of 16 August 1990, a day before the release of Aashiqui, Gulshanji and I were very nervous, the next day all records were broken and a new history was created.

Today Bhushan, Pritam, Anurag and With Desh Ke Dil Karthik, I want to assure everyone that Aashiqui 3 will celebrate love like never before.”

Producer Bhushan Kumar said, “The time has come to relive the films whose story and music have touched our hearts! In association with Mukesh ji, we are extremely happy to announce Aashiqui 3 which is being directed by my all time favorite director Anurag Basu.

There is sure to be a new side to the film while retaining the true essence! We couldn't have found a better actor than Kartik, who is a true rockstar, after the massive hits he delivered; He really fit to a tee !

Music plays a very important role in a romantic musical, and with Pritam we aim to take it higher. I've always wanted to work with this dream team and can't wait to recreate this magic."

Actor Kartik Aaryan said, "The timeless classic Aashiqui is a film that I have grown up watching and working on Aashiqui 3 is a dream come true!

I am thankful to Bhushan sir and Mukesh sir for this opportunity and collaboration. I have been a huge fan of Anurag sir's work, and associating with him will definitely provide direction in many ways.

Director Anurag Basu said, “Working with Vishesh Films is really like coming home and I am extremely glad to be directing Aashiqui 3! Bhushan ji and I share a long standing relationship. Every outing with him is Even more exciting than the last one - she is a solid collaborator whom I feel blessed to have.

Aashiqui and Aashiqui 2 were an emotion for the fans who remain in hearts till date, aimed at bringing the legacy back in the best possible way. Looking forward to it. This will be my first venture with Kartik Aaryan who is known for his hard work, dedication, patience and determination towards his work and I am really looking forward to it."

Music composer Pritam said, “The Aashiqui franchise is known for its stellar music and I am really happy to be a part of this amazing franchise and will try my best to take it to the next level.”