When the sequel of the 1990 film Aashiqui was announced, it was assumed that B-Town can be queuing as much as be cast within the film.
However, director Mohit Suri decided to go for a nation-wide online hunt for fresh faces to cast because the protagonists. However, disappointed with the results, Suri decided to rope in Aditya Roy Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor for the sequel.
Interestingly, Suri points out that despite being ‘failed actors’, the 2 suited best for his film.”
Mohit says, “I chose Aditya and Shraddha, both failed actors. Their films would possibly not have worked on the box office, but they're best suited for my film.”
'Aashiqui 2' could be family film, promises Mahesh Bhatt
The romance in "Aashiqui 2" might be "gentler" and the film may have a "U/A or U-certificate", says filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who has of late been churning out erotic and violent dramas.
Directed by Mohit Suri, "Aashiqui 2" features Shraddha Kapoor and Aditya Roy Kapoor. Scheduled for a Valentine's Day release, the film's shooting will commence from next month.
"I would say he (Suri) would perhaps be creating a film that's certainly a U/A or U-certificate film. For the reason that theme is slightly mature, the romance may be more gentler with palatable scenes unlike 'Murder 2'," Bhatt told.
"There might be individuals who might be reliving the romantic eras; they are going to come to take a look at how 'Aashiqui 2' has shaped up."
Bhatt said Suri was creating a product catering to "the constituency that usually asks me why do I make only 'Murder 2', 'Jism 2', 'Jannat 2' - erotic films and never the type of cinema that I used to make earlier like 'Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahi' and types."
The filmmaker, known for serious meaningful cinema high on emotions like "Arth", "Saraansh", "Naam", "Kaash" and "Daddy", says that he was just following the concept strategy of new breed of filmmakers.
"I didn't have this within my fold as I'VE filmmakers who desired to venture into this part. Filmmakers decide what they would like to make. So, after making 'Raaz 2', 'Murder 2', gory violent films, he (Suri) desires to now visit a fully virgin area of innocent, enduring love that families enjoy. That's the choice that Mohit has made," said the 63-year-old.
Courtesy: Mid-Day.com
