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NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Kartik Aaryan Offers Glimpses From Trip To Vis Island In Croatia
Kartik Aaryan has chalked out the perfect plan to beat the summer heat. Wondering how? Well, the actor is cooling off by the beach during his trip to Vis Island in Croatia. The Chandu Champion star is soaking up the Mediterranean vibes and making us wish we could tag along too. Kartik treated his fans and followers to a photo dump from his travel diaries on Instagram. The carousel post offered a peek into his fun-filled day on the island. From sipping a drink by the beach and strolling through the island's charming streets to enjoying a seaside dinner and indulging in water adventures, the star is clearly living his best island life. In the caption, Kartik Aaryan wrote, "Vis Vibes." View this post on Instagram A post shared by KARTIK AARYAN (@kartikaaryan) Has Kartik Aaryan's post given wings to your wanderlust spirit? Here's everything you need to know about Vis Island before you hop onto the Croatia travel bandwagon: 1. Unspoiled beauty and charm Vis Island, the most remote inhabited island in Croatia, is known for its untouched natural beauty, rich history and relaxed pace of life. It is perfect for travellers seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure and a taste of traditional Dalmatian culture. 2. Getting there Located beyond popular islands like Brac, Hvar and Solta, Vis lies about 45 kilometres from the mainland. The island is primarily accessible by ferry from Split, with a car ferry taking around 2 hours. High-speed ferries are also available to nearby Hvar on select days. 3. A hidden gem with a military past Vis was closed to the public for decades as it served as a strategic military base during the Yugoslav era after World War II. This secretive past adds a fascinating historical layer for those interested in exploring military relics and underground tunnels. 4. Wine, food and culture Vis has a strong fishing tradition and is also known for its local wine production. You can enjoy authentic Dalmatian cuisine and sample regional wines at cosy restaurants and family-run cellars across the island. 5. Peaceful and authentic stays Unlike Croatia's more commercialised destinations, Vis remains relatively undeveloped. You will find private houses and apartments instead of large hotels, making it an ideal spot for a peaceful, authentic island escape, even in the peak summer season.
Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Kartik Aaryan flaunts latest Best Actor award win: ‘Critics aur popular dono jeet gaya'
Kartik Aaryan had a great 2024. The actor lead two different films, first the biographical sports drama Chandu Champion and then the horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Now, he is cherishing a 'rare moment' after being honoured with the Best Actor award at the Zee Cine Awards for both of these films. (Also read: Zee Cine Awards 2025 full list of winners: Kartik Aaryan wins Best Actor, Shraddha Kapoor is Best Actress) Kartik took to his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday morning to share a series a pictures with his two awards. In one of the pictures, he smiled with the two awards placed in front of him. In the caption, he reflected, 'Samajh rahe ho na (Can you imagine) !! Critics aur Popular dono jeet gaya (Won both Critics and Popular choice) (red heart emoticons) Rare moment in an actors life (folded hands emoticon) Critics Best Actor Leading Role- Chandu Champion. Best Actor Popular Leading Role - Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. 2024- A year to Remember #Gratitude Thank you @ZeeCineAwards.' At the awards ceremony, Kartik danced to his hit song from Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. He also performed with Ananya Panday on stage. Kartik worked with director Kabir Khan for the first time in Chandu Champion, which was a biopic of Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medalist, born on November 1, 1944, in Maharashtra. The film traced different phases and obstacles of his life. Petkar excelled in multiple sports, especially wrestling and hockey. Kartik reprised his role as Rooh Baba in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3. Directed by Anees Bazmee, the third instalment of the horror comedy franchise also starred Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit and Triptii Dimri in pivotal roles. The Diwali release gave a solid competition to Rohit Shetty's Singham Again, and ultimately emerged victorious at the box office. Kartik recently wrapped the shoot for his next, Aashiqui 3. The musical drama film will star Sreleela as the female lead, and is set to release in theatres in October.
India Today
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kartik Aaryan says 'warm and kind' SRK complimented him for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2
Kartik Aaryan was widely credited with breaking Bollywood's post-pandemic curse by delivering a major hit with 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'. The film received love from all quarters, with several actors, including Kangana Ranaut, praising Kartik for drawing audiences back to theatres. Now, Kartik has shared how Shah Rukh Khan complimented him for his performance in the a conversation with Filmfare, Kartik said, "Shah Rukh Khan is incredibly warm and kind. Whenever I meet him, he always discusses my films that he has watched. For instance, after the release of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2', when we met during an event, he personally called me over to compliment the film, mentioning how much he enjoyed it. His willingness to genuinely congratulate and appreciate others is truly admirable and reflects his gracious nature."advertisementWhen asked if he praises his colleagues, Kartik called himself 'shy' and said, "I do but I am a little shy when it comes to messaging, especially when I don't have a personal connection with them. But I always try to do it when I meet them in person." Aaryan also shared that he loved Vijay Sethupathi's performance in 'Maharaja'. "Recently, I had the opportunity to meet Vijay Sethupathi. I wouldn't call him a colleague, but we crossed paths. For instance, during my visit to Chennai, I really enjoyed his film 'Maharaja' and couldn't help but praise his work when I met him. This is just one example. In the industry, it's common for people to share their thoughts on each other's work. I think that's a positive practice. I reciprocate this whenever I can, though I'm mindful not to overstep or intrude into someone's personal space."Kartik Aaryan was last seen in the film Chandu Champion. The actor recently wrapped Anurag Basu's film which will mark Sreeleela's Bollywood debut. He will also be seen in 'Naagzilla'.Must Watch
Indian Express
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Shah Rukh Khan enjoyed watching Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, says Kartik Aaryan: ‘He always discusses my films…'
Kartik Aaryan was widely credited with breaking Bollywood's post-pandemic curse by delivering a major hit with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. The film received acclaim from all quarters, with several actors—including Kangana Ranaut—praising Kartik for drawing audiences back to theatres. It was also among the highest-grossing films of 2023. Recently, Kartik recalled that Shah Rukh Khan was among the many who praised him. In a recent conversation with Filmfare, Kartik shared, 'Shah Rukh Khan is incredibly warm and kind. Whenever I meet him, he always discusses my films that he has watched. For instance, after the release of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, when we met during an event, he personally called me over to compliment the film, mentioning how much he enjoyed it. His willingness to genuinely congratulate and appreciate others is truly admirable and reflects his gracious nature.' When asked if he praised any of his colleagues, Kartik Aaryan called himself a 'shy' person when it comes to messaging. Watch | F1 trailer: Brad Pitt plays 'oldtimer' who needs to deal with both his past and a rookie to save his friend's struggling APXGP team He shared, 'I do but I am a little shy when it comes to messaging, especially when I don't have a personal connection with them. But I always try to do it when I meet them in person.' Recalling praising Vijay Sethupathi, Kartik shared, 'Recently, I had the opportunity to meet Vijay Sethupathi. I wouldn't call him a colleague, but we crossed paths. For instance, during my visit to Chennai, I really enjoyed his film Maharaja and couldn't help but praise his work when I met him. This is just one example. In the industry, it's common for people to share their thoughts on each other's work. I think that's a positive practice. I reciprocate this whenever I can, though I'm mindful not to overstep or intrude into someone's personal space.' Kartik Aaryan was last seen in the film Chandu Champion. The actor is currently shooting for his film Aashiqui 3.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Spiritual healer Omguru's another feat: Organises 16th edition of Ahmedabad International Film Festival
A galaxy of celebrities descended on Ahmedabad's Tagore Hall on April 25 to celebrate the 16th edition of the Ahmedabad International Film Festival (AIFF), a vibrant showcase of cinematic excellence . This inspiring initiative by spiritual healer Omguru welcomed filmmakers, artists, and cinema lovers from across India and abroad. The festival culminated in a grand awards ceremony, following two days of screenings (April 23–24) reviewed by an eminent jury. Receiving over 3,600 entries, AIFF honored 260 films spanning a wide array of storytelling styles—short films, documentaries, animated features, music videos, Divyang films, school films, and full-length movies—in more than a dozen languages, including Gujarati, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Russian, Spanish, French, and Arabic. Operation Sindoor 'Did not want to...': Pak def min gives absurd excuse for army's failure to withstand Op Sindoor Blackouts, sirens & Pak's failed attacks: 10 things that happened in the last 36 hrs '1971 war was not remotely as terrifying': Residents of border areas shell-shocked Lifetime Achievement Awards were presented to: Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Vietnam: New Container Houses (Take A Look At The Prices) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo Padma Shri Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medalist and the inspiration for Kartik Aaryan's film Chandu Champion . Padma Shri Muktaben Dagli, a blind social worker transforming the lives of blind people. Shri Mahesh Rathod, who served Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar as her personal assistant and confidant for 28 years. Shri Yagnesh Pandya , a stalwart in India's printing industry Prominent personalities present included AIFF Founder Omguru, along with actors Himansh Kohli (Yaariyan), Radhakrishnan Parthiban (Tamil cinema veteran), Sujoy Mukherjee (filmmaker and son of the late actor Joy Mukherjee), Rohit Roy (veteran TV and film actor), Rishi Saxena (Kahe Diya Pardes), Sharib Hashmi (The Family Man), and veteran Gujarati actress Bhavini Jani. A special Festival Award was conferred on Chandu Champion director Kabir Khan and actor Kartik Aaryan, accepted by Shri Petkar. Another Festival Award was bestowed upon Srikant —a 2024 biopic on visually impaired industrialist Shri Srikant Bolla—with director Tushar Hiranandani and actor Rajkummar Rao recognized for their work. In his address, Omguru, who has not let his 80% disability hinder his dreams or service to the arts, said: 'Cinema, at its best, stirs the spirit and sparks ideas. AIFF is a space where storytellers and audiences connect—where tradition meets innovation, and emotion meets thought. We invite the global film fraternity to this vibrant celebration of stories and creativity.' A pioneer in Gujarat, AIFF provides a platform for both seasoned and emerging talents—filmmakers, musicians, animators, ad makers, editors, scriptwriters, and art directors—to present their work to an appreciative audience and expert panel. Omguru's vision is to champion meaningful, socially conscious, and boundary-pushing cinema while nurturing fresh talent. Through AIFF, he hopes to contribute to India's cultural resurgence and global artistic recognition. The Ahmedabad International Film Festival 2025 marks a major step forward in placing Gujarat on the global cultural map through the universal language of cinema.'I am so happy to be here, and I feel blessed to meet Omguru, who founded this wonderful platform of AIFF. This is unthinkable for a person who has undergone immense pain all his life. Seeing and meeting him left me stunned and inspired. I am immensely impressed with his knowledge. It was a heart-touching moment as Omguru recalled my father Joy Mukherjee's evergreen song Lakhon Hain Nigahon Mein and the contribution of my entire family," said Sujoy Mukherjee, Filmmaker & Writer. 'I have received more than 400 awards in India and abroad. But today, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at the hands of Omguru feels truly special. It's commendable that despite being 80% handicapped, Omguru is doing such colossal and inspiring work. I can understand his pain and suffering since I have also endured the same. Omguru and I both strongly believe in our unlimited inner power, and that one should keep fighting with all strength against every adversity in life, " said Murlikant Petkar, Padma Shri, India's first Paralympics Gold Winner. 'Today, I feel blessed to meet Omguru. I am extremely grateful to him for recognizing my work. Meeting Omguru and seeing his colossal work has infused more energy into me and inspired me to work even harder to make our beautiful country India even greater," said — Mahesh Rathod, Secretary to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar for 28 years (Lifetime Achievement Award), 'I bow my head in respect to Omguru, the guiding light behind this unique event. He is a shining example of how one person can convert disability into opportunity—not for self, but for the betterment of society," said Muktaben Dagli, Padma Shri, Blind Social Worker (Lifetime Achievement Award). 'I bow my head in deep respect to Omguru, who is no less than a phenomenon. Despite battling 80% physical disability, he founded AIFF to create a platform for young filmmakers. I am confident that under his guidance and blessings, AIFF will grow spectacularly in scale,"saidYagnesh Pandya, Director, Print Vision Pvt Ltd (Lifetime Achievement Award). 'I am greatly honored to receive this award. My sincere gratitude to AIFF and Omguru for appreciating my work," said Himansh Kohli, Actor. 'I express my deepest gratitude to AIFF and Omguru for appreciating my work. Seeing Omguru inspires me to do better and better and to keep returning to this platform. Thank you, Omguru, " said R. Parthiban, Filmmaker & Actor Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
