Kartik Aryan and Srileela Get Ready to Serenade in Aashiqui 3: The Duo’s First Look Unveiled, as We Recall the 1990 Original That Started It All

Gather ’round, Bollywood buffs! Your favorite gossip guru, Bollywood Newshound Nisha, is back with a sizzling scoop hotter than a Mumbai summer day!

Ah, the ‘Aashiqui’ saga, a tale as old as time—or at least as old as 1990. Kartik Aaryan is all set to woo us in ‘Aashiqui 3’, and guess what? The first look is out! Kartik, ever the charmer, took to Instagram to share a snippet where he’s seen romancing the lovely South actress Sreeleela. How many hearts are fluttering already? 💕

Initially, the female lead was set to be Tripti Dimri, but alas, the universe (or maybe just the directors) had other plans. Rumor had it that her role in another film, ‘Animal’, might have played a part in her exit. However, director Anurag Basu, with all the calm of a yogi, was quick to squash these whispers. "Tripti knows the real deal," he claimed, as the grapevine buzzed on.

Let’s take a trip down memory lane. The original ‘Aashiqui’, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, had us all in a tizzy back in 1990 with Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal setting the screen on fire. Fast forward to 2013, and ‘Aashiqui 2’ had Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor carrying the torch of love under Mohit Suri’s direction. Both films were box office gold, and if history repeats itself, ‘Aashiqui 3’ might just be the love saga of the decade!

Speaking of box office magic, the original ‘Aashiqui’ was practically a money-making machine, grossing 5 crore worldwide on a shoestring budget. It was the talk of the town for months! ‘Aashiqui 2’, in true blockbuster fashion, went on to rake in 109 crore, a whopping seven times its budget. Talk about a bang for your buck! 🎬💰

Now, as we brace ourselves for ‘Aashiqui 3’, set to light up our lives this Diwali (thanks, Anurag Basu!), I can’t help but ponder: will it live up to the legacy? Only time will tell, my dear Bollywood aficionados.

Nisha’s Nutshell: In the grand tapestry of Bollywood, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Love stories keep recycling, but hey, if it ain’t broke, why fix it? Keep the popcorn ready, folks; the ‘Aashiqui’ legacy continues! 🍿❤️

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