Kartik, Sreeleela's leaked footage from film stirs internet

Kartik Aaryan is currently in Gangtok, shooting for his next film alongside Sreeleela. This movie marks the third installment in the 'Aashiqui' franchise and is tentatively titled '

Tu Meri Zindagi Hai

'. Several behind-the-scenes glimpses have been circulating on social media, showing the two stars performing together on stage, with Kartik embracing a rockstar look. The footage sparked debate online, with many fans requesting its removal as soon as possible.
In a recently leaked video, Kartik is seen playing the guitar, accompanied by a modern rendition of the famous Tu Meri Zindagi Hai track from the original Aashiqui (1990). As the song plays in the background, Kartik is seen lip-syncing, while Sreeleela stands by his side, holding a guitar. It appears that both are part of a musical band in the movie. Director Anurag Basu also makes an appearance in the clip, holding a microphone and orchestrating the crowd's reactions.

In another behind-the-scenes video, Kartik is seen hitting a man on stage with his guitar multiple times before forcefully pushing him off and leaping off the stage himself.

Kartik's look has drawn comparisons to Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal in Rockstar, with one fan commenting, "It looks like a blend of Rockstar and Kabir Singh." Another remarked, "Sorry, but this feels like a budget Ranbir Kapoor film." Many of his fans have asked for the clips and glimpses to be removed.
Additionally, several viral clips from the Gangtok shoot show Kartik being mobbed by fans. In these, the actor is seen navigating through a dense crowd, with police officers working to ensure his safety as he makes his way through the masses.
The original 'Aashiqui' (1990), directed by Mahesh Bhatt, was a massive success, starring Rahul Roy and Anu Aggarwal. Its sequel, 'Aashiqui 2' (2013), which starred Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor, also became a blockbuster. Now, Anurag Basu is directing the third film in the series, although Basu has previously clarified that the movie will not carry the title '

Aashiqui 3

'.