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Kartik Aaryan, star of the biopic Chandu Champion, has spoken out about the challenges he faces in the film industry due to not having a famous family background. Despite his success, he highlights the struggles of being an outsider in Bollywood and the issue of nepotism.
Kartik says it's hard to get opportunities as an outsider
Kartik, who rose to fame with Pyaar Ka Punchnama, is now a top star in Bollywood. But he still knows he’s not part of the industry’s inner circle because he doesn’t have a famous family background. While talking to GQ, He said, “It’s harder to get the opportunities, or your work recognized when you’re not from the industry, and that does end up affecting you.”
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The actor opened up about the mental health struggles that come with being an outsider in Bollywood. He shared that not having industry connections can be a heavy burden on his career and often wonders how easier his journey would have been if he had the same advantages as those with famous families in the industry.
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Kartik feels being an outsider is not a weakness
Kartik said that being an outsider in Bollywood isn’t a bad thing, but rather a sign of his strength and determination. He stated, “It’s taken a lot of introspection and inner work to realize that being an outsider is not a weakness. Everything that I’ve done so far is a product of my own hard work.” He’s proud that his success comes from his own efforts, not from having famous connections.
Chandu Champion and other upcoming films of Kartik Aryan
The movie Chandu Champion, a true-story-based sports film about Murlikant Petkar, India’s first Paralympic gold medal winner, directed by Kabir Khan. It is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Videohttps://youtu.be/IHQQK_Wn5DM?feature=shared
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The actor is getting ready to star in the upcoming movie Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, where he’ll play the role of Rooh Baba again. He’ll be acting alongside a talented group of actors, including Triptii Dimri, Madhuri Dixit-Nene, and Vidya Balan.