Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Basu and actors Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela, who have been shooting for filmmaker Anurag Basu’s Aashiqui 3 in Sikkim, met Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang at his official residence on Tuesday.
The film crew has been shooting in Gangtok and surrounding areas such as Tsomgo Lake and MG Marg for a week.
The chief minister extended his best wishes to the team and also presented them with traditional gifts as a token of appreciation for choosing the picturesque Himalayan state for shooting.
Tamang also assured the state government’s support for the smooth execution of the project.
“It was a pleasure to meet Bollywood filmmaker Shri Anurag Basu and renowned actors Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela at my official residence, Mintokgang,” Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang posted on X.
He said, “They have been in the state for a week, shooting their upcoming film at iconic locations such as MG Marg and Tsomgo Lake. Their work beautifully showcases our state’s stunning landscapes, rich culture, and unique architecture. We extend our best wishes to them.”
It was a pleasure to meet Bollywood filmmaker Shri Anurag Basu and renowned actors Mr Kartik Aaryan and Ms. Sreeleela at my official residence, Mintokgang.
They have been in the state for a week, shooting their upcoming film at iconic locations such as MG Marg and Tsomgo Lake.… pic.twitter.com/ycwHB8R7IG
— Prem Singh Tamang (Golay) (@PSTamangGolay) April 2, 2025
Basu thanked the chief minister for his encouragement and acknowledged the cooperation extended by the state government.
Aaryan extended a special thanks to the Sikkim Police for ensuring the team’s security, which enabled it to complete its work smoothly.
Sreeleela said she is enchanted by Sikkim’s picturesque landscapes and vibrant cultural heritage.
Back in February, Kartik shared a teaser of the upcoming instalment in the Aashiqui franchise featuring Sreeleela. However, the title wasn’t revealed.
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The video introduced Sreeleela, who is set to make her Bollywood debut as Kartik’s love interest in the upcoming film. It shows Kartik in a rugged avatar, with long hair and beard. He appears as a rockstar, who plays the guitar and croons the song Tu Meri Zindagi Hai in front of a crowd.
