At its core, Aashiqui 2 is a tragedy inspired by the 1976 rock musical A Star Is Born . The film follows the life of Rahul Jaykar (RJ), played by Aditya Roy Kapur, a successful but lonely and alcoholic singer battling his inner demons. His life takes a turn when he meets Aarohi Shirke, played by Shraddha Kapoor, a bar singer with a voice that reminds him of purity in a world he has grown to despise.
You cannot discuss without acknowledging that the soundtrack, composed by the legendary duo Mithoon, Ankit Tiwari, and Jeet Gannguli, is the actual protagonist. In most films, songs are interruptions. Here, they are the narrative. Aashiqui 2