"Of course, I'M happy that 'Aashiqui 2' is being made. It is a bold move by Vishesh Films to make 'Aashiqui 2'," Rahul Roy told.
Known for launching new faces, director Mahesh Bhatt had roped in Rahul Roy and model Anu Agarwal for "Aashiqui".
Remembering the initial stage of filmmaking, Rahul said: "ONCE WE started out, nobody expected that this film could be a perfect hit. I'M happy that they're going for it (Aashiqui 2) and who knows the film might become a cult movie."
For the newest version of the romantic saga, Mohit Suri will wield the megaphone and has teamed up with youngsters Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor.
Rahul says that he's aware that it is not" the similar story, it is a different story. Mohit is directing the film and i'm glad that it's being made by the similar banner. I wish them good luck".
Released in 1990, "Aashiqui" was not just a box office success, but all of the songs from the film, including "Ek sanam chahiye" and "Nazar ke saamne jigar ke paas" were chartbusters.
Rahul says claims comparisons are inevitable.
"As far as music is anxious it is a very tough call again for the reason that music had touched everyone's heart and remains to be around after 22 years. It is very difficult but it surely has definitely peek peoples interest. People will tend to compare it with the unique nevertheless it is as much as Mohit who should trick with the tale and divert their attention."
"Even 'Sholay', 'Agneepath' and plenty of other films were remade and those had compared them with the unique. So comparisons are inevitable," he added.
The actor feels it's unfair to match Sharaddha and Aditya with him and Anu.
"When Anu and that i started with the film, I knew Anu from the modelling days still I USED TO BE not comfortable that she was doing the film. However it was as a result of script that chemistry came in on screen. And that i give the entire credit to Mahesh Bhatt sahib," the 44-year-old said.
"As I always say, 'Har film apni kismet lekar aati hai'. So that you never know that this 'Aashiqui' might do better than the unique. I'D say lets give Aditya and Shraddha a possibility to check out and provides another twist to the film. So that you never know this 'Aashiqui 2' could be a large hit too."
"Aashiqui 2" is probably going be released on Valentine's Day next February.
