Did you know Kartik Aaryan took 37 retakes for a passionate kissing scene in Subhash Ghai's Kaanchi?

Time of India

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Kartik Aaryan made his big Bollywood debut in 2011 and rose to fame. He initially struggled with kissing scenes. His breakthrough came with 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety'. The film crossed Rs 100 crore. He delivered hits like 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'. 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' is his highest-grossing film. He has several upcoming projects.
Kartik Aaryan
, one of Bollywood's most beloved stars, has come a long way since his 2011 debut. From his early days as a monologue actor to becoming a Rs 100 crore club member with Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety and delivering massive hits like Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, his journey has been remarkable.
Interestingly, early in his career, the actor even struggled with on-screen kissing, famously requiring numerous retakes for a passionate scene in
Subhash Ghai
's Kaanchi.
Born on November 22, 1990, into a Brahmin family in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Kartik Aaryan has become one of Bollywood's top stars today. He commands a strong fan base and enjoys a successful film career, which began with his debut film, Pyaar Ka Punchnama, released in 2011 by filmmaker Luv Ranjan.
Although Pyaar Ka Punchnama performed decently at the box office, Kartik Aaryan's acting was highly praised. Interestingly, he also worked as an Assistant Director on his third film, Kaanchi, directed by Subhash Ghai. According to a report published in Pinkvilla, during Kaanchi, he reportedly struggled with kissing scenes, even taking around 37 retakes for one passionate sequence.
In his early career, he earned the label "monologue actor" due to the lengthy monologues he delivered in films like Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, and Pati Patni Aur Woh.
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While these monologues often went viral, they also drew criticism for being misogynistic. Following backlash, the creators of Pati Patni Aur Woh ultimately removed his monologue from the movie's final cut.
Kartik's breakthrough came with the 2018 release Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, which was his first film to cross the Rs 100 crore net mark in India. The immense success of this movie brought him national recognition, cementing his status as a new sensation in Bollywood.
Since then, Kartik has consistently delivered hits and superhits, including Luka Chuppi, Pati Patni Aur Woh, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
The actor's highest-grossing film is Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, directed by
Anees Bazmee
. As fans anticipate its fourth installment, Kartik has several exciting projects lined up: an untitled romantic film with Anurag Basu and Sreeleela, Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri with Sameer Vidwans and Ananya Panday, and Pati Patni Aur Woh 2. Additionally, Kartik Aaryan and
Karan Johar
, who previously had a falling out, have since reconciled.