Aditi Rao Hydari was not the unique choice for Bhatt Camp's much awaited next, Murder 3. It was their latest blue eyed girl, Esha Gupta who was offered the film first. The newbie who has signed a 3 film take care of Vishesh films was seen in Jannat 2 and may be starring in Raaz 3.

If you're wondering why the leggy lissome opted out of this kind of huge franchise, this is the dope. An insider reveals, "Esha was the primary selection of Bhatt's for the film. The explanation she didn't do it's because her favourite writer Shagufta Rafique, who has written both her earlier films, isn't penning this one. Also Mahesh Bhatt who was considering all of the Vishesh films is probably not in a position to mentor this one."

The source says, "Esha who shares a super bond with either one of them and sees them as her mentors wasn't very comfortable working in a movie that they're not a part of. She expressed her reservation to the Bhatts they usually welcomed her decision."

Esha confirmed that she was approached for Murder 3. However, she denies that Shagufta and Mahesh Bhatt were the cause of her to opt out of the film. She says she couldn't do the film as a result of time constrains. "I'M busy with the dubbing of Raaz 3 after which the film's promotions will start. Then I NEED TO finish Prakash Jha's Chakravyuh. There has been no way I MAY give hundred percent to Murder 3 and do justice with the role. Why to do something while you know you would not have the ability to pull it off. You do not want to do things half heartedly," she informs.

She signs off saying, "I'M honored that Bhatt saab offered me Murder 3. It is a huge franchise to only let burst off but I had no choice. I'D have surely done the film if I had time."