When the sequel of the 1990 film Aashiqui was announced, it was assumed that B-Town would be queuing up to be cast in the film. <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2012/jul/Shraddha-Kapoor.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 754px; " /> However, director Mohit Suri decided to opt for a nation-wide online hunt for fresh faces to cast as the protagonists.u00a0However, disappointed with the results, Suri decided to rope in Aditya Roy Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor for the sequel. <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2012/jul/Aditya-Roy-Kapoor.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 492px; " /> Interestingly, Suri points out that despite being &lsquo;failed actors&rsquo;, the two suited best for his film.&rdquo;u00a0Mohit says, &ldquo;I chose Aditya and Shraddha, both failed actors. Their films may not have worked at the box office, but they are best suited for my film.&rdquo; <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2012/jul/Mohit-Suri.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 412px; " /> <img alt="" src="/imagedata/2012/jul/Aashiqui-2.jpg" style="width: 500px; height: 510px; " /> Repeat act One of the most endearing scenes in Aashiqui (1990) had Rahul Roy and Anu Agarwal under a big overcoat which was also used on the film&rsquo;s posters. Shagufta Rafique, the writer of the sequel, states the same scene will be recreated and will also appear on the film&rsquo;s posters.

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Mohit Suri on why he has cast 'failed actors' in his 'Aashiqui' sequel

'They failed... but that suits me'

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