Mohit Suri wants new fresh faces for 'Aashiqui 2'!

Mohit Suri is set to wield the megaphone for the follow-up to 1990 movie "Aashiqui" and the director says he now plans to rope in new faces for it.

Different the original, the story of "Aashiqui 2" would be upgraded to suit the modern times, Suri told.

"It's been 20 years for that film. So, obviously now I will have to upgrade this story. It will be the same realistic love story but with a modern theme," Suri said.

"Aashiqui" won critical accolades after its release at the time. It also catapulted the careers of lead actors Rahul Roy and Anu Agarwal, who forayed into Bollywood with this movie. Suri is also set to hunt for new faces for the sequel.

"I will cast fresh faces with a new boy and a new girl," told Mohit.

While some are referring to "Aashiqui 2" as a sequel, others are calling it a remake. However, producer Mukesh Bhatt of Vishesh Films sets the record straight.

"It is neither a sequel nor a remake. It can be said as the musical series of 'Aashiqui'...a new generation is making this film," he told.

'Aashiqui 2' is all about Mahesh Bhatt's first love!

Mahesh Bhatt

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who is looking forward to start the production of "Aashiqui 2", calls it an autobiographical movie and promises it would be a musical treat.

"The best kept secret about 'Aashiqui..' is that it is also an autobiographical film, as it deals with the story of my very first love," Bhatt posted.

The film is the follow up of 1990 movie "Aashiqui" starring Rahul Roy and Anu Agarwal. Part two will be directed by Mohit Suri.

Talking about the project, Bhatt posted: "The dream is the same.... the dreamers change. many years later I sit here replaying the memories of a pact that was made between me and Gulshan Kumar. The year was 1991.

"'Make me a musical love story and I promise you that the movie will remain in the hearts of every Indian for decades to come...,' he told."

"Let us make a movie that captures all the seasons of the heart in love... the human heart has remained unchanged since the dawn of time. 21 years later, Bhushan Kumar and Mohit Suri have come together to dream the same dream that we did 21 years ago. 'Aashiqui 2' will dare to rise up to the expectations ignited by this ageless musical and continue the legacy...," he wrote.

It was also reported that "Aashiqui 2" is a remake. However, the filmmaker is quick to deny it, saying: "'Aashiqui 2' is being written by Shagufta Rafique and it is not a REMAKE!"