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Karan Johar and Kartik Aaryan have put their past differences aside and are now united in their latest venture. Not only are they working together on a new film, but they also co-hosted the recent IIFA Awards. During one entertaining segment, the two engaged in a playful rap battle where they cleverly poked fun at each other’s projects before teasing their upcoming film. Karan Johar, in a lighthearted comment, remarked, “You’re the new student, while I’m the timeless faculty. Let me introduce you to the true royalty. The Khans and Kapoors are still the original legends, while the current heroes seem to be borrowing from their legacy.” He even went so far as to label himself a 'Kingmaker' within the Bollywood industry. In response, Kartik Aaryan noted that he has achieved success in Bollywood as someone from outside the traditional industry circle, highlighting that his film Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 was a success when Karan Johar’s Student of the Year 2 underperformed. That evening, he was honored with the Best Actor (Male) award for his role as Rooh Baba in Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3.
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Kartik, clearly overjoyed, took a moment during his acceptance speech to share his reflections on the numerous obstacles and uncertainties he encountered throughout his career. He described the journey with the Bhool Bhulaiyaa franchise as being “full of thorns,” stating that when he was initially cast for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, many questioned his ability to carry the film.
He expressed, “I’m at a loss for words right now. I am not Chandu; I am the champion. Although this award is not for that specific film, it brings me the same emotions.” He continued, “The journey of Bhool Bhulaiyaa has certainly been filled with challenges.” Kartik recalled, “When I was first brought on for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, a lot of people had their doubts. They questioned whether I could uphold this film on my own.” He also mentioned that the crew of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 faced their own set of uncertainties, unsure about the film's release date, especially considering its competition with Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again at the box office. He conveyed that there have always been many questions surrounding this franchise. Finally, he expressed his gratitude to the audience for their unwavering support and for appreciating his work in both Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and 3.
