Kartik Aaryan has solidified his position as one of Bollywood's most reliable stars post-pandemic, with a string of successful films including the psychological thriller Freddy, the intense Dhamaka, and the blockbuster Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. Now, with Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (BB3) surpassing the Rs150-crore mark within a week, Kartik has undeniably established himself as a leading Bollywood actor. Despite facing competition from other major releases like Singham on the same weekend, BB3 has dominated the box office, making Kartik a seasoned member of the 100-crore club and a beloved figure worldwide. Nevertheless, despite his fame, Kartik remains grounded, carrying with him the essence of his small-town roots in Gwalior, appreciative of his journey. During his recent trip to Dubai, he spoke with Khaleej Times about his rapid ascent.
"Gwalior is always with me wherever I go," he shared. "I've lived there, experienced life there, and those experiences are always with me... it's within me."
As Kartik enjoys the success of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, directed by the renowned comedy filmmaker Anees Bazmee, he also shares the spotlight with stars like Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Tripti Dimri. The social media aficionado has been keeping fans informed about the film's box office achievements through regular updates. "I haven't slept in a month," he joked during our conversation, having just arrived in Dubai a few hours earlier.
In the city of luxury cars, Dubai, known for its opulent lifestyle and impressive vehicles, the conversation naturally turned to Kartik's own impressive car collection—a source of pride and pleasure for the actor. Bhushan Kumar, producer of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and head of T-Series, gifted Kartik a prestigious McLaren GT following the film's success. The supercar, one of the fastest four-wheel drives globally, can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds. Kartik's collection also includes a Range Rover SV, a Lamborghini Urus, a Porsche 718 Boxster, and a Mini Cooper S, which he gifted to his mother.
In Dubai, the city of supercars, we couldn’t resist asking Kartik which vehicle he'd choose for a night drive around town. "Not here in Dubai, but I do that a lot in Mumbai. Here, I don’t have a car. I hope I can buy one here too," he admitted with a laugh.
When we suggested that maybe Bhushan Kumar could get him a car in Dubai, Kartik took the joke a step further. "Please tell Bhushan Kumar to buy me a plane!" he laughed. "Please do, ask him to get me a private jet because I do a lot of film promotion; they will save money. We always have to look for flight tickets for everyone, hotels, etc. So that will be better. Best, I'm going to buy a private jet in Dubai," Kartik added, half-jokingly but with a hint of ambition in his eyes.
With Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 joining his roster of 100-crore hits, Kartik Aaryan’s wish for a jet may not be too distant a reality. If this means more visits to Dubai for the actor, his fans in the city have much to anticipate—and who knows, we might just spot him jet-setting across the world in his very own private plane!
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