Actor Kartik Aaryan entered Bollywood 13 years ago with no film industry restrictions and quickly established himself as a valuable performer and box office draw. Nevertheless, the actor doesn’t mind that he is still labelled as an outsider.
He claims that his motivation to push himself further comes from the knowledge that he might not receive another chance.
After making his screen debut in 2011 in Luv Ranjan’s Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Kartik went on to establish himself in the business with roles in Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Luka Chuppi, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, and Satyaprem Ki Katha. He is currently waiting for Chandu Champion, his film, to be released.
Kartik, who started out as an outsider with no contacts in the business, has gone a long way. The actor acknowledges his gratitude for making it this far and vows to never forget where he began.
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“It is what it is,” he says, candidly discussing how the label of “outsider” has followed him down the years.
“I didn’t know anyone here when I first started my adventure in Bollywood. And things remain the same as they have been up until now. For me, everything is the same. There are Fridays that work and Fridays that don’t. However, it is still true that I have never been an insider, he continues.
As he acknowledges, “It is a mindset which is going to stay with me,” he is aware that he arrived in the glitzy town from the “outside world.” As of right now, I think that any Friday can also be the last Friday. This is the reverberation that never stops in my head. Ke kahin mera pack up na ho jaaye”.
Perhaps at some point in the future, I (realise) that I have no other options. I may not receive a second or third chance, and I have nowhere else to go. This is the worry that never goes away from him.
Kartik claims that his Bollywood career has been an open book, with everyone able to see both the highs and the lows.
“That’s the reason why I’m frequently asked if I’m an outsider. I am more outspoken about that path because I am proud of it. It’s also a positive thing. He says with pride, “Whoever has succeeded on his own ought to be really proud of it.
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Regarding not assuming success for granted He has become a bankable star today, proving his value at the box office with a string of hits. He doesn’t, however, become emotionally invested in his accomplishment.
It is impossible to take success for granted. In fact, there are moments when I even hesitate to use the word “success.” It might be referred to as nazar lag jaati hai, or superstition. All I’m doing is my job. I’m hoping that people will keep loving me and being interested in what I’m doing. “I won’t get attached to flops or hits; I’ll keep working the way I’ve been working,” he emphasises.
He is excited for the release of Kabir Khan’s Chandu Champion, the film that he is now working on.
“Working on the movie has been incredibly fulfilling. Playing Murlikant Petkar was a challenging yet enjoyable exercise that satisfied my creative needs. Having a movie like this is a unique chance. I was ecstatic to be able to work on the project. I had a terrific time despite the agony, injuries, and sacrifices,” Kartik says, grinning broadly at the news that the movie is set for a large screen premiere.
The narrative of a sportsman’s tenacity and resolve is told by Chandu Champion. The movie is based on the life of India’s first gold medallist in the Paralympic Games for freestyle swimming, Murlikant Petkar. It will be revealed that Kartik suffered a significant physical metamorphosis in order to convey the life of Murlikant to Chandu. June 14 is the scheduled release date of the movie. Kabir Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala are co-producing the movie.