Kartik Aaryan on Nepotism Not Finding Love I Manifested Being An Actor Karishma Mehta Ep83

How The Hell Did I Do It? - Podcast “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 #kartikaaryan #bollywoodpodcast #humansofbombay 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