Mumbai/IBNS, Feb. 5 -- Filmmaker Anurag Basu has finally opened up about why Bollywood's new heartthrob Triptii Dimri exited his upcoming romantic film with Kartik Aaryan.

Anurag has trashed the rumour that Triptii was dropped because of her bold image that has reportedly been created out of her recent works.

Contrary to what was earlier reported, Anurag has confirmed that the film in question will not be titled as Aashiqui 3.

Triptii, who first caught the limelight with her roles in Laila Majnu, Bulbbul, Qala, turned a 'national crush' overnight featuring in a limited role in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 2023 film Animal, where he romanced Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor.

Triptii grabbed eyeballs with a nude scene with Ranbir in the film which...