Kartik Aaryan's playful romance at IIFA 2025 with Nora & Karan

Kartik Aaryan's romantic entanglements were the talk of the IIFA 2025, held in Jaipur on March 8 and 9. The event, co-hosted by Kartik himself alongside Karan Johar, was filled with lively exchanges and light-hearted banter. During one such conversation, Karan Johar playfully offered Nora Fatehi first-class tickets to London.

Nora, with a teasing smile, asked, "Am I going with you?" to which Karan cheekily responded that he was referring to Kartik. Displaying his quick wit, Kartik interrupted, assuring her that she didn’t have to choose between them and that she was free to travel with whomever she pleased.

The playful interaction took an intriguing turn when Karan suggested Nora could travel with EaseMyTrip if she revealed who in the industry would be Kartik's perfect match—adding that it could be her.

Nora's response, "Koi hai iss industry mein jisko aapne abhi tak date nahi kiya? (Is there anyone in the industry you haven't dated yet?)" elicited laughter and applause, leaving Kartik blushing as he tried to dismiss it as a mere question.

The exchange quickly went viral on Reddit, igniting a flurry of comments. One user noted, "It's not really a roast, for Kartik it's basically a flex.

That's how his PR was trying to build his image too, to be called a playboy." Another commented, "This is the first and only time I have seen Nora and Kartik in one frame despite all the gossip I heard about them on this sub."

Adding to the speculation, Kartik's mother, Mala Tiwari, who was also present at the event, contributed to the buzz around his potential relationships.

When asked about her ideal daughter-in-law, she mentioned hoping for "a good doctor." This led to online chatter pointing towards Kartik's co-star, Sreelala, who is currently studying medicine. The duo is set to appear together in Anurag Basu's yet-to-be-titled love story, fueling rumors of a budding off-screen romance.