The Aashiqui franchise is loved for its take on fresh love stories and blockbuster albums. When filmmaker Anurag Basu announced the third installment of the franchise, starring Kartik Aaryan and Triptii Dimri in it, fans got excited to see how the classic would turn out. But as per latest reports, Triptii is no longer a part of the movie.
Earlier, there were reports that Triptii exited the film. But according to a recent report by Zoom and reported by Times Now, the actress was dropped from the project as the makers felt she was not a good fit for the role.
“The fundamental requirement to be the heroine of Aashiqui 3 is innocence reflecting through and as observed by the team behind the film, Triptii Dimri with her recent films has become too exposed to be cast in this romantic film which demands purity in demeanour from the female lead. Aashiqui is a legendary, soulful love story and the makers do not see Tripti fitting the parameters,” a source close to the development stated to the publication.
The source added, “After Animal, there has been no buzz around her. More so, her solo standing at the box office hasn’t proven profitable with her recent films.”
Triptii’s earlier films like Laila Majnu, Bulbbul and Qala established her as a skilled actor. But it was 2023’s Animal which truly catapulted her into success. Animal’s massive box-office success also added to Triptii’s star power.
Since Animal, she has done films like Bad Newz, Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video, and more. However, these films failed to make a mark at the box-office, leading to a series of unsuccessful films.
So, what will happen to Aashiqui 3 now?
The makers are now busy looking for a new face who will fit the requirements of the role, someone who has the innocence that the makers are looking for. The wait is to find out who the new face of Aashiqui 3 will be.
