I can't mix different sports brands together. I would never go to the gym wearing a Nike sweatshirt and Adidas shoes.
— Kartik Aaryan
In Gwalior, where I lived initially, I never thought much about fashion. I started understanding fashion only when I moved to Delhi.
When I came to Mumbai from Indore, I knew nobody.
I have grown up watching Aditya Chopra and Karan Johar movies. Naturally, I aspire to be a part of their kind of cinema.
I am always on Instagram, Snapchat, and all other social media platforms... So, I am a very tech-friendly person, and I've grown up playing on my phone.
I want to my films to make Rs 200 crore and Rs 300 crore also, but I have to be reasonable.
I always try to pick up interesting scripts, and thankfully, I have been lucky to get scripts like 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama,' 'Akash Vaani', and 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety.'
I want to be a commercially viable actor. I want that the distributors and producers should earn the money; then only, you become a bankable actor.
Being a part of 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' has been a life-changing experience for me, and hopefully, I want to keep working hard in future as well.
I started very young as a hero.
I would love to work with Alia Bhatt. I think she is very talented and has been really good in all her films.
I am a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan sir, so I also know what it feels like to be a fan.
If fans consider me a heartthrob, I think it has more to do with the kind of characters that I have played.
In both the 'Punchnama' movies, the characters and their relationships were only about boyfriends and girlfriends. But in 'SKTKS,' we had so much more to talk about.
I am always on the lookout for roles which will help me better myself.
I know my talent when it comes to acting. But will I get the opportunity to showcase? That fear seeps in when an actor's film fail back-to-back.
People relate to my characters and see me in a different way. They identify with me and remember the nuances of my characters.
I'm a fan of Adidas Originals. I love their Stan Smith collection.
Life is tough in Mumbai when you are alone.
It is only when you become commercially viable that you actually get accepted by the industry.
My fourth movie, 'PKP2,' is my biggest release and biggest success.
I am social media savvy.
I love the chocolate boy image. I love my heartthrob image.
Post-'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety,' now there are more opportunities for me in terms of films. I'm getting offers from the makers I always wanted to work with.
People are appreciating my work, and it feels good when people like my work.
Some people thought that I was crazy for declining a lot of offers while I was filming 'SKTKS,' but I have waited patiently because I knew I had a winning hand.
It feels great when people talk about your craft and you get noticed for it.
I just love the process of filmmaking.
I started dreaming about being an actor in Gwalior, and it feels amazing to shoot in my hometown.
Success has taken its own sweet time to reach me.
As an actor, you're always told that your career needs box-office numbers.
In the industry, once people see you in a certain mold, you start getting offered only those kind of roles.
Life of an actor is not his or hers: it's everyone's life. Nothing is private; nothing is personal. If you're doing great in terms of work, that's the price you've to give.
I've been subtle in my taste. It's all about solid colours - mostly blue, white, and black. Also, I believe one should always feel comfortable in what they wear. Because when they're not, their body language is always a big give-away.
I can't grab anything that comes my way just because it's from a big banner.
When I first moved to Mumbai, I shared a flat with 12 boys.
'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' is a universal concept. You can use different set of characters and put them in a situation like this again and again.
I cannot put pressure on myself that I have delivered a Rs 100 crore film and now I have to give it again or it will not be successful. Films that earn Rs 50 crore or Rs 60 crore are successful, too.
It can be a fictional character and yet relatable... It always depends on the content of the film and what you are doing.
I want to do content-oriented plus commercial films.
I want to be known as a commercial hero.
I have been told that I was well-utilised in my first film, but I was too young.
For me, an ideal relationship is about supporting each other and having great understanding.
I come from a middle-class family in Gwalior.
My characters have never waged a war against any gender. They are all about friendship and being loyal to your friends.
I've always wanted to be an actor who connects with families because once they come to watch your film in the theatres, it becomes a big deal. That's how you sell four tickets at one go.
I am a greedy actor, and I want the best roles to come my way.
The audience has reacted well to my comic timing. But, I also have other aspects to my acting talent.
I'm happy being the relatable hero.
