Since its announcement, the untitled project featuring Kartik Aaryan and director Anurag Basu has generated considerable curiosity, with fans eager to speculate on the film's title and the identity of the female lead. Recently, intriguing rumors have emerged regarding the musical love story starring Aaryan and Sreeleela, which commenced filming at Film City in Mumbai.

Parallels with Mohit Suri's forthcoming film

Sources speaking to Mid Day within the industry suggest that the storyline bears a striking resemblance to that of Mohit Suri's upcoming film, which features newcomer Ahaan Panday. In both narratives, the central character is an aspiring musician with dreams of achieving fame.

Last week, a tabloid disclosed that Yash Raj Films is assisting Suri in completing her film. A credible source has indicated that the project is anticipated to be finalized by the first week of April. In contrast, Basu's romantic musical commenced filming just a week ago and has been announced as a Diwali gift for fans. Nevertheless, Suri's film is expected to be released prior to the festival despite the absence of a specific release date from producer Aditya Chopra.

Industry reactions to the overlapping themes

Reactions from the industry regarding the thematic similarities have emerged. Speculation about the resemblance between the two narratives may pose challenges for Basu. The source noted that industry insiders have expressed surprise at the similarities. In Anurag's film, Kartik portrays a singer-songwriter who faces challenges on his journey to fame. Similarly, Mohit's film, featuring Ahaan, explores comparable themes.

Interestingly, both Suri and Basu are alumni of the Bhatts' film school; Suri made his directorial debut with Zeher in 2005, while Basu's first film was Saaya, released in 2003.

Unique approaches to a musician's love story

An additional source indicated that there are numerous avenues to delve into the theme of a musician's romantic journey. The two directors have kept in touch over the years and have probably consulted each other to guarantee that their individual stories remain distinct.

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