“Nepotism exists in the industry, it’s a fact! And I’m not blaming anyone. But sometimes it does feel like the industry is not an even playing field for all. The chances and opportunities are not equal for those who come from film families and those who don’t.”
Having made a memorable debut in Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Kartik Aaryan is today in a league of his own-a bankable actor, a loved star, and the heartthrob of millions of girls! From the time he first appeared on screen, he’s gone on to carve a unique journey for himself, and while a lot must have changed, his determination and his never-give-up attitude are still the same. And maybe these are what set him apart, and make him one of the most sought-after actors in the film industry.
Hailing from a small town, Gwalior, and making it big in the movie industry, Kartik’s journey is aspirational and relatable at the same time! From struggling to survive in the City of Dreams, to now becoming one of the bankable names in the industry and making waves with his recent film, Chandu Champion, has not been an easy feat.
In this episode, we delved into his dynamics with his family, his love for the craft of acting, and his thoughts on manifesting all his dreams. Along with revealing how he’s still a Gwalior boy at heart, Kartik also spoke about chosing the right path even when it was difficult, his love for Shah Rukh Khan, and a talent of his that is unknown to the public!
Join us as we unravel the journey of one of the top actors of Bollywood. And believe us when we say this is one episode you won’t forget!
We talked about:
- His equation with his father
- Struggle phase as an actor
- The first time he felt like a star
- Criticism on films
- How he deals with lows in life
- Manifesting his dreams
- Preparing for Chandu Champion
- Finding love
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Time Stamps
00:00 - Precap
01:46 - Welcome to the podcast
04:21 - Stories of childhood
06:30 - Relationship with father
09:10 - How To Tell Your Story?
09:49 - On letting his family down
14:30 - Being sure of himself
19:15 - How stardom brought change
20:30 - First taste of stardom
22:20 - His inspirations
22:54 - Meeting SRK for the first time
23:50 - On dialogues and misogyny
27:20 - How he deals with lows
29:30 - On believing in himself
31:20 - Life after Sonu Ke Titu, Bhool Bhulaiya 2
33:25 - Pressures of a film franchise
34:30 - Challenges of Chandu Champion
36:35 - Journey of Chandu Champion
39:10 - Pressure to look masculine
39:30 - Staying away from steroids
41:35 - Why fans relate to him
43:25 - On nepotism
47:37 - Dealing with negative headlines
49:50 - On having no friends in Bollywood
51:45 - Finding true love
54:05 - Kartik interviews Karishma
55:22 - Things we couldn’t find on Google
58:30 - Advice for success
Links:
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Kartik Aaryan
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Karishma Mehta
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LinkedIn: / karishma-mehta-b22151174
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