Aashiqui 2 is a 2013 Hindi-language Drama Musical motion picture written by Shagufta Rafique and directed by Mohit Suri and Anurag Basu and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt under the banner of Vishesh Films in collaboration with T-Series Films. Set in the early 2010s, the film centers on a turbulent romantic relationship between a failing singer, Rahul Jaykar, and his protege, aspiring singer Aarohi Keshav Shirke, which is affected by Rahul's issues with alcohol abuse and temperament. Aashiqui 2 features Aditya Roy Kapur, Shraddha Kapoor, Mahesh Thakur, Shaad Randhawa, Aditya Roy Kapoor, Salil Acharya and Kanak Gupta. The movie is based on A Star Is Born. The music was composed by Jeet Ganguly along with Jeet Gannguli, Mithoon, Ankit Tiwari and Raju Singh. Cinematography was done by Vishnu Rao and editing by Devendra A. Murudeshwar. The film has a running time of 134 minutes. It was released on 13th December 2013. The Film was successful at box office. Aashiqui 2 was made on a budget of ₹15 crore and it was a super hit at box office gross of ₹78 crore. Distribution rights for the film were acquired by Vishesh Films. At the 2014 IIFA Awards It won 4 awards including: Best Music Director, Best Lyricist, Best Playback Singer - Male and Best Playback Singer - Female. Set in the early 2010s, the film centers on a turbulent romantic relationship between a failing singer, Rahul Jaykar, and his protege, aspiring singer Aarohi Keshav Shirke, which is affected by Rahul's issues with alcohol abuse and temperament.