India, Feb. 3 -- Filmmaker Anurag Basu's next, a romantic film starring Kartik Aaryan, found itself in the middle of big drama recently.

Rumours suggested that it's leading lady Triptii Dimri was no longer a part of the film because 'her image' didn't suit the role, after a string of bold roles in recent times. Even the film's title underwent a change, and it is no longer Aashiqui 3. Opening up for the first time about it to HT City, he shares, "I don't know what's the film called right now, the shoot starts this month. We have not finalised the female lead right now, it will be announced in a week."

As for the stories around Triptii's exit, Anurag adds, "Image was not the reason. I am the last person to judge an actor on the basis of t...