Actress Akansha Sharmaa has been roped in to play the female lead in the much-awaited third installment of the ‘Aashiqui’ franchise. The makers of the film, known for their preference for fresh pairings, have chosen Akansha as a new face opposite Kartik Aaryan. Previously, there were rumors of top actresses like Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif being considered.