Mohit Suri explains why he replaced KK with Arijit Singh as Aditya Roy Kapur’s voice in 'Aashiqui 2': 'His voice good for Emraan Hashmi'

Mohit Suri, a well-known director known for movies like 'Murder 2', 'Aashiqui 2', 'Ek Villain', and 'Malang', recently opened up while promoting his new project, 'Saiyaara'. In a recent interview, he candidly shared the reasoning behind his decision to select Arijit Singh over KK as the playback singer for Aditya Roy Kapur’s character in 'Aashiqui 2'.Reflecting on Working with Arijit SinghWhile speaking to Bollywood Bubbles, Mohit reflected on his early days working with Arijit Singh during the 'Aashiqui 2' music recordings. He took a photo to show the world that Arijit Singh is a real person, not just a name seen in shows, emphasizing that Arijit leads a normal life outside the spotlight. Suri described him as a very special individual, someone whose presence and talent are genuine and grounded.Reason Behind Replacing KK with Arijit SinghHe explained that initially KK was chosen to sing for Aditya Roy Kapur in 'Aashiqui 2' and had recorded one song. Suri revealed, "I just felt that KK’s voice was so good for Emraan. But when I was launching a new guy like Aditya". This led him to search extensively for a newer voice to match the character’s persona. He clarified that KK only sang one song, and the rest featured other singers to better fit the film’s requirements.

About 'Aashiqui 2''Aashiqui 2' is a romantic musical drama featuring Aditya Roy Kapur as Rahul Jaykar and Shraddha Kapoor as Aarohi Keshav Shirke, supported by Shaad Randhawa and Mahesh Thakur. It was released on April 26, 2013, and became a major commercial success. The film was produced by Mahesh Bhatt, Mukesh Bhatt, Bhushan Kumar, and Krishan Kumar under Vishesh Films and T-Series. It was shot across locations including Goa, Mumbai, and Cape Town.