Kartik Aaryan on Bollywood journey: People just knew me as the monologue guy from 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama'

Kartik Aaryan is one of the most bankable actors in Bollywood today. In a recent interview with CNN-News18, the actor talked about his journey in films, which he described as ‘very difficult’ and full of ‘ups and downs’. Kartik mentioned that for the longest time, people didn’t know his name and just knew him as the monologue guy from his debut film ‘Pyaar Ka Punchnama’.

Speaking at the event, he said, 'The journey has been very difficult. Thankfully, I started at 20, so I had a lot of time and it worked to my advantage. But it’s been a journey of ups and downs. For the longest time, people didn’t know my name. They just knew me as the monologue guy from Pyaar Ka Punchnama. It was Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety which made me a household name. The film came when I had already completed seven years in the industry and people weren’t aware that I exist.'

Kartik also talked about making ‘good content’, calling it a responsibility. He said that the audience was becoming smarter and that good films were working irrespective of the language.

'I feel good films are working irrespective of the language. The audience has become smarter and they want to be entertained. They are giving their time and money and they want to watch something good. As part of the industry, it is our responsibility to give them good content. We have many examples of good films that have come out this year and have done well,' he said.

Kartik Aaryan recently announced his new movie 'Aashiqui 3'. His upcoming films include 'Satyaprem Ki Katha', which will hit the theatres on June 29, 2023. The film is directed by Sameer Vidwans and marks Kartik’s second film with Kiara Advani. Kartik also has 'Shehzada' with Kriti Sanon, a Hindi remake of the Telugu film 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, and 'Freddy', co-starring Alaya F, in the pipeline.

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